Sportdigital FOOTBALL

What Sportdigital FOOTBALL does

Sportdigital FOOTBALL is a Hamburg-headquartered pay-TV broadcaster and part of the SPORTAINMENT MEDIA GROUP, operating six linear 24/7 channels — Sportdigital FUSSBALL, Sportdigital FUSSBALL2, Sportdigital1+ (US sports), Sportdigital EDGE (action/extreme sports), eSportsONE (esports), and scooore! (football highlights) — that deliver over 3,000 live events annually spanning 75+ international competitions across six continents. The company serves German-speaking sports enthusiasts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region), with a content proposition built around international football, US sports (MLB, NASCAR), motorsports, esports (ESL, Dota 2), and niche action sports that are not covered by mainstream domestic broadcasters.

Technically, Sportdigital operates the SPORTDIGITAL+ OTT streaming platform that aggregates all six linear channels plus a video-on-demand library, delivered via web, iOS, Android, and Samsung Smart TV apps (the "scooore!" highlights product is positioned as a magazine-format asset). The platform runs on standard CDN-backed streaming infrastructure (CDN referenced as "sdf-1a81f.kxcdn.com") with no disclosed proprietary technology, patents, or AI/ML systems. Content delivery combines direct-to-consumer apps with embedded distribution across satellite, cable, IPTV, and OTT partners, which is the operational backbone of subscriber acquisition.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) direct SPORTDIGITAL+ subscriptions at €2.99/day, €4.99/month, and €44.99/year; (2) distribution/wholesale fees from TV platforms (Sky trendSports at €5.99/mo, Zattoo Plus Sport at €5.90/mo, Telekom Sport at €6.95/mo, waipu.tv Perfect Plus at €12.99/mo, Vodafone Premium Plus, Amazon Prime Video Channels at €5.99/mo, DAZN, HD+, MagentaSport, PYUR, A1 TV, Sunrise, and others); and (3) linear-TV advertising sold via Goldvertise Media GmbH targeting a young, male, sport-affine audience. Content acquisition is anchored by rights deals with UEFA (youth competitions), AFC (Asian Champions League, Asian Cup 2027, qualifiers), CONMEBOL (Libertadores, Sudamericana), Concacaf (2026 Champions Cup), MLB, NASCAR, ESL Gaming, and World Triathlon, all broadcasting exclusively in the DACH territory. The service is explicitly geo-restricted to DACH residents only.

Name

Sportdigital FOOTBALL

Legal name

SPORTAINMENT MEDIA GROUP

Website

https://sportdigital.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sportdigital FOOTBALL is a Hamburg-based pay-TV broadcaster that operates six 24/7 channels and the SPORTDIGITAL+ streaming platform, delivering 3,000+ live events across 75+ international football, US sports, motorsports, and esports competitions to German-speaking consumers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Pay-TV Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Streaming Distribution & App Platforms (CTV, Mobile, Web) (MPAKAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports OTT & League Pass Streaming Channels (MPABAHAJ), Sports OTT Aggregators & Bundling Services (MPAKAOAB), International Sports Broadcasters & Rights Channels (MPABAEAE)

Keywords

• Pay-tv broadcasting
• Live sports streaming
• International football coverage
• Sports media content
• Ott streaming platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Streaming (SPORTDIGITAL+): Monthly, annual, and daily subscription passes for access to 6 linear TV channels and VOD library with over 75 competitions
2. TV Advertising: Television advertising sales managed through Goldvertise Media GmbH partner, targeting sport-affine demographics
3. Distribution Fees: Fees from distribution partners and platforms for inclusion in their TV packages (e.g., Sky trendSports, Zattoo Plus Sport)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sportdigital FOOTBALL is a German pay-TV broadcaster that operates six 24/7 linear TV channels (Sportdigital FUSSBALL, Sportdigital FUSSBALL2, Sportdigital1+, Sportdigital EDGE, eSportsONE, scooore!) and the SPORTDIGITAL+ OTT streaming platform. It broadcasts over 3,000 live international football, US sports, motorsport, action sports, and esports events annually, distributed directly through its own apps and via 20+ TV/OTT partners across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Revenue is earned via consumer subscription passes (day/monthly/annual), B2B distribution/wholesale fees, and TV advertising.

Product overview

Sportdigital FOOTBALL is a German sports media company operating as a multi-channel pay-TV broadcaster. The portfolio consists of six linear 24/7 TV channels distributed across three core brands: Sportdigital FUSSBALL and Sportdigital FUSSBALL2 for international football, Sportdigital1+ for premium US sports and motorsports, Sportdigital EDGE for action and extreme sports, eSportsONE for competitive gaming, and scooore! as a football highlights magazine format. The entire channel lineup is accessible through the SPORTDIGITAL+ streaming platform, which provides 24/7 live streams and video-on-demand content via dedicated apps for web, iOS, Android, and Samsung Smart TV. The company delivers over 3,000 live games annually and reaches over 7 million subscribers through distribution partnerships across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPORTDIGITAL+ (Sportdigital1+): Premium US sports channel featuring MLB, NASCAR, and motorsports content
• Sportdigital EDGE
• eSportsONE
• scooore!

Products and services

• Sportdigital FUSSBALL The primary 24/7 German pay-TV channel broadcasting international football from six continents with over 20 competitions across more than 30 leagues, targeted at German-speaking football fans seeking coverage beyond domestic broadcasters.
• Sportdigital FUSSBALL2 The second 24/7 linear football channel complementing Sportdigital FUSSBALL, offering additional international football content and simultaneous live game coverage for subscribers across the DACH region.
• Sportdigital1+ Premium 24/7 channel featuring US sports (MLB, NASCAR), basketball (Liga ACB), ice hockey (SHL), and international rugby competitions, broadcast live and targeted at German-speaking fans of these non-domestic sports.
• Sportdigital EDGE 24/7 action and outdoor sports channel delivering alternative sports coverage including skateboarding, motorsports, World Triathlon Championship Series, and extreme sports competitions from around the world.
• eSportsONE Dedicated 24/7 esports channel broadcasting major tournaments and competitions including ESL Pro League, Dream League S25 (Dota 2), League of Legends, CS:GO, IEM Katowice, DFB ePokal, DTM eSports Championship, Gran Turismo World Series, and ESPORTS WORLD CUP events.
• scooore! International football highlights magazine channel delivering weekly summaries from various global leagues with dedicated 30-minute formats covering Primeira Liga, Eredivisie, Championship, Ekstraklasa, Liga Profesional, and other competitions.
• SPORTDIGITAL+ Streaming Platform Over-the-top streaming service providing 24/7 live streams of all 6 Sportdigital linear TV channels plus a comprehensive video-on-demand library, accessible via web, iOS, Android, and Samsung Smart TV apps with day, monthly, and annual subscription pass options (€2.99 / €4.99 / €44.99).
• SPORTDIGITAL+ Mobile App Native mobile applications for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices enabling access to live streams and on-demand content from the SPORTDIGITAL+ platform on smartphones and tablets.
• SPORTDIGITAL+ Samsung Smart TV App Dedicated Smart TV application for Samsung Smart TV devices providing access to SPORTDIGITAL+ streaming content on television screens.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ConcacafcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 February 2026German broadcaster Sportdigital acquired rights to broadcast up to 15 games from the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup tournament, exclusively on Sportdigital1+ pay-TV channel. Deal notable for featuring Thomas Müller who joined Vancouver Whitecaps.
• Goldvertise Media GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership with Goldvertise, a Munich-based technology-oriented advertiser, for TV advertising sales across linear TV, Smart TV, Online Video, and Digital Out of Home. Goldvertise provides ad placement services and automated targeting solutions.
• Apple App Store / Google Play Store / Samsung Smart TVcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnerships for app distribution through Apple iOS, Google Android, and Samsung Smart TV platforms for SPORTDIGITAL+ streaming service.
• ESL GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for esports content including ESL Pro League, ESL eSports tournaments, IEM Katowice, and Dream League S25 – Dota 2 broadcasts on eSportsONE channel.
• UEFAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcasting rights for UEFA youth competitions including U-17 EM, U-17 EM Frauen, U-19 EM, U-19 EM Frauen, and U19 FUTSAL EM on Sportdigital FUSSBALL channels.
• AFC (Asian Football Confederation)coreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcasting rights for AFC Champions League Elite, AFC Champions League Two, AFC Asian Cup 2027, AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, AFC U20 Womens Cup, and AFC Asian Qualifiers.
• CONMEBOLcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcasting rights for CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana tournaments on Sportdigital1+.
• Major League Baseball (MLB)coreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcasting rights for MLB games on Sportdigital1+ channel, offering US baseball content to German-speaking audience.
• NASCARcoreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcasting rights for NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Euro Series on Sportdigital1+ channel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FloSports: US-based niche sports streaming subscription service with rights to underserved competitions — analogous business model to Sportdigital's niche football positioning but in the US market.
• Sporttotal.tv: German sports streaming platform focused on amateur and niche sports broadcasting — competes in adjacent sports OTT and shares distribution dynamics in DACH.

Direct peers

• DAZN: Global sports OTT subscription service with significant DACH presence, distributing football (Bundesliga, Champions League), US sports, and motorsports — directly competing with Sportdigital for sports streaming subscribers and rights across the same geography.
• MagentaSport (Telekom): Telekom's sports streaming service offering ice hockey, basketball, and select football content to German subscribers — overlapping in D2C sports streaming positioning and a distribution partner for Sportdigital.
• ran.de (ProSiebenSat.1): German free-to-air sports streaming brand under ProSiebenSat.1 delivering football, NFL, and motorsports — competing for similar casual sports viewers in DACH via streaming.

Broad incumbents

• Eurosport (Warner Bros. Discovery): Pan-European sports broadcaster with Olympic, tennis, and football rights; competes for premium sports rights inventory and DACH sports streaming viewership.
• Sport1: Leading German sports media brand with TV channels (Sport1+, Sport1) and streaming — comparable as a multi-platform sports broadcaster serving the same DACH football audience.
• Sky Deutschland: Major German pay-TV operator with Bundesliga and Champions League rights; bundles Sportdigital as 'Sky trendSports' — a direct channel partner and indirect competitor for premium football subscribers.

Regional players

• beIN Sports: International sports broadcaster with strong football (La Liga, Ligue 1) rights across MENA and parts of Europe — comparable in football-rights-driven OTT/distribution model but operates outside DACH.
• ESPN+: US-based sports streaming subscription service bundling MLB, NHL, and college sports — comparable in multi-vertical sports OTT strategy but serves a distinct geographic market from Sportdigital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sportdigital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/sportdigital
• Facebookfacebook.com/sportdigitalde
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportdigital_de
• TikToktiktok.com/@sportdigital_de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportdigital-tv-sende--und-produktions-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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