RMC Sport
RMC Sport is a French subscription sports streaming service (SPORTSCOTV SASU, subsidiary of SFR/Altice) that broadcasts exclusive UFC, PFL, KSW, and boxing content plus football bundles to French-speaking consumers across France, Monaco, Andorra, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What RMC Sport does
RMC Sport is a French subscription-based sports broadcasting service operated by SPORTSCOTV SASU, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SFR (Société Française du Radiotéléphone) within the Altice Group. The service broadcasts over 250 live combat sports events per year, holding exclusive French rights to UFC, PFL, KSW, Hexagone MMA, Cage Warriors, One Championship, Top Rank boxing, and Zuffa Boxing, and serves as the #1 channel for combat sports in France. Content is delivered via a multi-platform streaming stack supporting Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Hisense), gaming consoles (PlayStation 4/5, Xbox), mobile (iOS, Android), web browsers, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast, with payment processing through Apple Store and Google Play Billing, GDPR-compliant data handling, and features including 8-hour restart, on-demand replay, and multi-screen viewing for up to 5 devices. Geographically, RMC Sport primarily serves French-speaking markets across France, Monaco, Andorra, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, and is explicitly excluded in the United Kingdom.
Revenue is generated exclusively through recurring subscription fees across three core tiers: RMC Sport 100% digital (€19/month with 12-month commitment or €25/month without), RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS bundle (€29-35/month), and RMC Sport + Ligue 1+ bundle (€19-24/month), with a €9/month supplementary account for household second-screen viewing. Distribution combines direct digital subscription via rmcsport.tv with telecom operator partnerships spanning SFR, RED, Orange, Bouygues, Free, Coriolis, and Prixtel. The customer base consists of French-speaking individual consumers segmented primarily as combat sports enthusiasts, football/general sports fans, and multi-screen viewers. The service competes against other French sports broadcasters (beIN SPORTS, Canal+) and global OTT platforms with sports rights (DAZN, Amazon).
RMC Sport firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RMC Sport
- Legal name
- SPORTSCOTV SASU
- Website
- https://rmcsport.tv
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- RMC Sport is a French subscription sports streaming service (SPORTSCOTV SASU, subsidiary of SFR/Altice) that broadcasts exclusive UFC, PFL, KSW, and boxing content plus football bundles to French-speaking consumers across France, Monaco, Andorra, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RMC Sport industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports Streaming
- NAICS
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Sports Streaming Platforms (MPAKAOAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels (MPABAHAG)
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Where RMC Sport is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
RMC Sport business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Digital subscription - RMC Sport: Monthly subscription revenue from direct digital subscriptions (RMC Sport 100% digital) and bundled offerings (RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS, RMC Sport + LIGUE 1+). Subscriptions available with or without 12-month commitment. Also includes supplementary account option at 9€/month for simultaneous viewing on a second screen.
- Telecom operator distribution: Revenue from preferential pricing agreements with SFR and RED subscribers who receive discounted rates on RMC Sport subscriptions as part of their telecom packages.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | RMC Sport 100% digital without commitment |
| Subscription | Annual | RMC Sport 100% digital with 12-month commitment |
| Subscription | Monthly | RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS without commitment |
| Subscription | Annual | RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS with 12-month commitment |
| Subscription | Monthly | RMC Sport + LIGUE 1+ without commitment |
| Subscription | Annual | RMC Sport + LIGUE 1+ with 12-month commitment |
| Subscription | Monthly | Supplementary account |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
RMC Sport product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RMC Sport is a French premium sports broadcasting service that streams live and on-demand combat sports (UFC, PFL, KSW, Hexagone MMA, Cage Warriors, ONE Championship, Top Rank boxing, Zuffa Boxing) and football content via subscription. The service is distributed through a 100% digital offering accessible to subscribers of any French telecom operator (SFR, RED, Orange, Bouygues, Free, Coriolis, Prixtel) across smart TVs, gaming consoles, mobile devices, computers, and streaming devices.
Product overview
RMC Sport is a French sports streaming service operated by SportscoTV SASU, offering live and on-demand sports content across multiple platforms. The core product is the RMC Sport 100% Digital subscription, a standalone streaming service accessible across mobile apps (iOS/Android), web browsers, smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Hisense), gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox), and streaming devices (Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast). The service specializes in combat sports broadcasting, notably MMA (UFC, PFL, KSW, Hexagone MMA, Cage Warriors, One Championship), boxing (Top Rank, Zuffa Boxing), and judo, with over 250 combat events annually. Additional value is provided through bundle offerings: RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS (adding 10 beIN SPORTS HD channels with extensive football coverage) and RMC Sport + Ligue 1+ (adding Ligue 1 McDonald's football coverage). Supplementary features include replay access, restart functionality, and an additional account option for household sharing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- RMC Sport 100% Digital A standalone digital streaming subscription providing access to 4 RMC Sport HD channels and combat sports content across all compatible devices. Available with or without 12-month commitment at €25/month (no commitment) or €19/month (12-month commitment).
- RMC Sport + beIN SPORTS Bundle Combined subscription offering access to RMC Sport combat and sports content plus 10 beIN SPORTS HD channels with extensive football coverage. Priced at €35/month without commitment or €29/month with 12-month engagement.
- RMC Sport + Ligue 1+ Bundle Combined subscription offering RMC Sport combat and sports content alongside Ligue 1+ coverage, including 8 live Ligue 1 McDonald's matches per round plus 1 deferred match. Priced at €24/month without commitment or €19/month with 12-month commitment.
- RMC Sport Additional Account Supplementary subscription at €9/month without commitment, allowing a primary subscriber to share access with another household member and enabling simultaneous viewing on two devices within the same household.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 250 combat events broadcast annually
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use RMC Sport
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
RMC Sport technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Integration4 records
Feature4 records
RMC Sport partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- PFL (Professional Fighters League)coreMulti-year broadcast agreement for exclusive coverage of all PFL live events across France, Monaco, Andorra, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Distribution across linear, digital, and social media platforms. RMC Sport also produces supporting content including behind-the-scenes access and marketing campaigns. The partnership began in 2021 and launched its renewed agreement on February 7 with a PFL Road to Dubai card.
- beIN SPORTScoreBundled offering (Pass Sport) combining RMC Sport channels with beIN SPORTS bouquet of 10 HD channels. Available as 100% digital subscription with or without commitment. Provides access to football content including La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and international competitions.
- Ligue 1+coreBundled offering combining RMC Sport with Ligue 1+ channels (9 HD channels + 1 expert channel). Provides access to 8 live Ligue 1 McDonald's matches per round plus 1 deferred match, along with combat sports coverage.
- UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)coreExclusive broadcasting rights holder for UFC content in France. RMC Sport serves as the exclusive French broadcaster for UFC Fight Night, numbered UFC events, and related MMA content.
- KSW (Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki)majorExclusive French broadcaster for KSW events, the leading MMA organization in Eastern Europe. Founded in 2004 in Poland, KSW organizes approximately 12 events per year with hundreds of thousands of viewers.
- Hexagone MMAmajorExclusive French broadcaster for Hexagone MMA, the first French MMA organization founded in May 2011. Events are held primarily in France with international distribution in 150+ countries.
- Top RankmajorBroadcast partner for Top Rank boxing events. Founded in 1973, Top Rank is one of the most prestigious boxing promotion organizations, representing fighters such as Manny Pacquiao, Terence Crawford, and Vasyl Lomachenko.
- Zuffa BoxingmajorBroadcast partner for Zuffa Boxing, the boxing organization founded by Dana White. RMC Sport provides exclusive French coverage of Zuffa Boxing events.
- Cage WarriorsmajorBroadcast partner for Cage Warriors, one of Europe's oldest MMA organizations founded in the UK in 2002. Known as the 'anti-chamber of UFC', it has organized over 150 events in 14 countries and launched fighters like Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett.
- One ChampionshipmajorBroadcast partner for ONE Championship, a major Asian combat sports league based in Singapore, covering MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and boxing. RMC Sport broadcasts 12 major events annually.
- French Telecom Operators (Orange, Bouygues, Free, Coriolis, Prixtel)corePartnership with major French telecom operators to distribute RMC Sport 100% digital offering to their customer bases, allowing non-SFR subscribers to access content without changing providers.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
RMC Sport competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DAZN: DAZN is a global sports streaming platform with a significant combat sports portfolio (including boxing and MMA rights) and an expanding European footprint including France. It competes head-on with RMC Sport for combat sports and broader live sports streaming subscribers.
- UFC Fight Pass: UFC Fight Pass is the UFC's own global direct-to-consumer combat sports streaming service. While RMC Sport holds French UFC broadcast rights, Fight Pass represents both a content licensor/partner relationship and a potential competitive alternative for hardcore MMA fans.
- beIN SPORTS: beIN SPORTS is a major French sports broadcaster offering premium football and multi-sport content via subscription, available across French operators. It is both a bundling partner and direct competitor to RMC Sport for the French sports subscriber wallet.
- Eurosport / Discovery+: Eurosport, distributed within Discovery+ across Europe, offers multi-sport coverage including combat sports (boxing, judo) and grand-slam tennis. It overlaps with RMC Sport's broader sports content outside the UFC/PFL exclusive tier.
- ESPN+: ESPN+ is the leading U.S. sports streaming service carrying UFC PPV and other combat sports. It is the closest large-market analog to RMC Sport's exclusive UFC + multi-combat-sport proposition in a different geography.
- Canal+ Sport: Canal+ is France's leading premium pay-TV operator with extensive live sports rights including Ligue 1 and UEFA football. It is the most entrenched premium sports bundle in France and competes with RMC Sport's bundled offerings for sports-focused subscribers.
- Ligue 1+: Ligue 1+ is the dedicated French Ligue 1 streaming service launched after the LFP's direct-to-consumer pivot. It is both a bundling partner with RMC Sport and a competing destination for French premium sports streaming budget.
Regional players
- Molotov TV: Molotov is a French OTT streaming aggregator that distributes free-to-air and premium channels including sports offerings. It provides an alternative consumption interface for sports content in France, indirectly competing for share of viewing time.
Broad incumbents
- Netflix (Live Sports): Netflix has begun investing in live sports programming (e.g., NFL Christmas Day, WWE Raw). As a global streaming incumbent with unmatched pricing flexibility, its expansion into live sports represents a long-term competitive risk for focused sports streamers like RMC Sport.
- Amazon Prime Video Sport: Amazon Prime Video has expanded into live sports globally, including UEFA football rights in France. As a broad entertainment incumbent with deep pricing power through Prime membership bundling, it represents a structural threat to niche sports streamers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
RMC Sport social profiles
Digital presenceRMC Sport compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
RMC Sport financial estimates
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RMC Sport leadership team
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RMC Sport funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
RMC Sport M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about RMC Sport
What does RMC Sport do?
RMC Sport is a French premium sports broadcasting service that streams live and on-demand combat sports (UFC, PFL, KSW, Hexagone MMA, Cage Warriors, ONE Championship, Top Rank boxing, Zuffa Boxing) and football content via subscription. The service is distributed through a 100% digital offering accessible to subscribers of any French telecom operator (SFR, RED, Orange, Bouygues, Free, Coriolis, Prixtel) across smart TVs, gaming consoles, mobile devices, computers, and streaming devices.
Is RMC Sport a public or private company?
RMC Sport is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was RMC Sport founded?
RMC Sport was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is RMC Sport based?
RMC Sport is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does RMC Sport make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Digital subscription - RMC Sport is the primary driver. The others are telecom operator distribution.
Who are RMC Sport's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DAZN, UFC Fight Pass, beIN SPORTS, Eurosport / Discovery+, ESPN+, Canal+ Sport and Ligue 1+. Molotov TV is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Netflix (Live Sports) and Amazon Prime Video Sport.
Does RMC Sport have an API?
No public API is recorded for RMC Sport.
What industry is RMC Sport in?
RMC Sport's product category is Sports Streaming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAOAA, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Sports Streaming Platforms, with a secondary code of MPABAHAG, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels. Its NAICS code is 5162 and its SIC code is 7822.