RMC Sport

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).

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

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)

Keywords

• Sports streaming service
• Combat sports broadcasting
• Live MMA coverage
• Football streaming channels
• Subscription video platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PFL (Professional Fighters League)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 February 2026Multi-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 SPORTScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBundled 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+coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBundled 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)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive 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)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive 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 MMAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive 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 RankmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast 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 BoxingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for Zuffa Boxing, the boxing organization founded by Dana White. RMC Sport provides exclusive French coverage of Zuffa Boxing events.
• Cage WarriorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast 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 ChampionshipmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast 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)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership 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

Direct 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

• Xx.com/RMCsport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RMCSPORTCHANNEL
• Facebookfacebook.com/rmcsport/?ref=rmclp

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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