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Videoland approved to take over Viaplay Netherlands’ sports rights and subscribers
The Dutch competition authority approved Videoland’s takeover of Viaplay Netherlands’ sports rights and subscribers on 20 October.
Videoland, part of RTL Nederland, is expected to show Formula 1, English football, darts and hockey after the transfer.
The authority said the deal would not make Videoland too powerful or disadvantage viewers and advertisers.
Viaplay is withdrawing from many countries after years of financial problems.
Viaplay Netherlands’ Formula 1 rights in the country run through 2029, and other broadcasters can compete for the licence after that.
The sports and subscribers are expected to move to Videoland soon.
The Dutch competition authority has approved Videoland’s takeover of Viaplay Netherlands’ sports rights and subscribers.
The decision means sports including Formula 1, English football, darts and hockey can move to Videoland.
The ACM said the deal would not make Videoland too large or disadvantage viewers and advertisers.
The sports rights being transferred are temporary, and Viaplay’s Formula 1 contract in the Netherlands runs through 2029.
- Who
- Videoland and Viaplay Netherlands. The ACM approved the takeover.
- What
- Videoland may take over Viaplay Netherlands’ sports rights and subscribers.
- When
- The ACM approved the takeover on October 20, 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- The ACM found that Videoland would not become too large and that viewers and advertisers would not be disadvantaged.
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- Approval date
- October 20, 2026
- Sports rights
- Formula 1, English football, darts and hockey
- Formula 1 contract
- Viaplay Netherlands’ rights run through 2029