Sport en France

What Sport en France does

Sport en France is a free, ad-supported French sports television and streaming platform launched in 2019 and headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt. The service delivers live broadcasts, replays, and original programming covering more than 70 sports disciplines and competitions, with particular depth in niche and women's sports such as pelote basque, pétanque, women's basketball (Boulangère Wonderligue), women's volleyball (Saforelle Power 6), wheelchair football, modern pentathlon, and the French motorcycle championship (FSBK). The platform is built on MyTVChain streaming technology and reaches viewers through six major French TV distributors (Orange, Bouygues, Free, CANAL+, Molotov, France TV), native iOS and Android applications, and direct web streaming at sportenfrance.com, with additional content syndication through Redbull TV, Dailymotion, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. Users authenticate via Facebook, Google, or Apple IDs and receive personalized alerts and recommendations based on favorite teams and sports.

The business model is freemium and entirely free to the end user, with revenue generated through advertising (notably via France TV Publicité) and likely supplemented by public-interest funding through the Agence Nationale du Sport and the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNSOF), which position the platform as an institutional broadcaster for French sports federations. The company has approximately 29 employees, a strategic and co-development partnership with French media group Reworld Media, and a content portfolio of 18 original programs (Club Sport en France, Esprit Sport, Origines, La victoire est en elles, Le P'tit Pac, among others) alongside dedicated coverage of named national and international competitions. All content is unencrypted and available without subscription, and no revenue figures, ownership structure, funding history, or leadership details are disclosed in the public source material.

Name

Sport en France

Legal name

Sport en France

Website

https://sportenfrance.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sport en France is a free, ad-supported French sports streaming and TV platform covering 70+ sports disciplines, distributed via major French operators and mobile apps, and backed by the Agence Nationale du Sport and the French Olympic Committee as an institutional broadcaster for national federations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Broadcasting and Streaming

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

National & Regional Sports TV Networks (Linear) (MPABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAF), International Sports Broadcasters & Rights Networks (MPABAJAE)

Keywords

• Live sports streaming
• Sports broadcasting platform
• Free sports content
• Sports media platform
• On-demand sports replays

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free-to-air advertising supported content: Sport en France offers free content supported by advertising revenue. The platform is accessible without subscription, generating revenue through advertising placements during live streams and replays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sport en France is a free, advertising-supported live TV and video streaming platform dedicated to French sports. It delivers live broadcasts, full replays, highlights, and original programming across more than 70 sports disciplines and competitions via TV operators, web, and native iOS/Android apps. The platform grants French sports audiences unencrypted access to niche, women's, and federation-level competitions that are not widely covered on mainstream French broadcasters.

Product overview

Sport en France is a free French sports television and streaming platform offering live broadcasts and on-demand content across web, mobile, and TV. The core platform is complemented by native iOS and Android applications for multi-screen access. The content portfolio includes 18 distinct programs (Club Sport en France, La victoire est en elles, Dans Ma Fédé, Esprit Sport, Origines, MMA Chill & Fight, A Vos Marques, Le P'tit Pac, Mon Gr Préféré, Unbreakable, La Grande Question, Africa Eco Race, Ce Jour-là, L'interview Media, Légendes à La Chêne, On S'enflamme, Le Sport Est En Elles, Mon Rituel) and 12 major competition coverages (La Boulangère Wonderligue, Saforelle Power 6, Synerglace Ligue Magnus, BikingMan, Seconde Ligue, American Football League Europe, Foot Fauteuil, World Chess Show, World Cup Pentathlon, Sailing Grand Slam, Monster Jam, ASO Cycling). The platform covers over 70 sports disciplines including basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, football, American football, rugby, athletics, swimming, judo, MMA, equestrian, motorsports, cycling, sailing, fencing, gymnastics, golf, and many others. Content is distributed through TV providers (Orange, Bouygues, Free, CANAL PLUS, Molotov, France TV, Redbull TV) and social platforms (Dailymotion, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch), with user authentication via Facebook, Google, and Apple accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sport en France streaming platform Free, advertising-supported live TV and on-demand streaming platform offering live broadcasts, replays, and highlights across more than 70 sports disciplines and competitions for French sports audiences.
• Sport en France iOS application Native iOS app that delivers live and replay sports content from the Sport en France streaming platform to iPhone and iPad users in France.
• Sport en France Android application Native Android app that delivers live and replay sports content from the Sport en France streaming platform to Android smartphone and tablet users in France.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrangecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French telecommunications provider distributing Sport en France channel to its TV and internet subscribers across France.
• Bouygues TelecomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench telecom operator distributing Sport en France content to its subscriber base through TV and digital services.
• FreecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench ISP and mobile operator distributing Sport en France channel to Free box users and subscribers.
• CANAL+coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French pay-TV group distributing Sport en France content as part of its channel lineup.
• MolotovcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench streaming platform aggregator distributing Sport en France content through its TV service.
• France TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench public broadcasting group distributing Sport en France content through its network.
• Redbull TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational extreme sports and lifestyle media platform featuring Sport en France content.
• Reworld MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench media group and strategic partner supporting Sport en France's content and development initiatives.
• Agence Nationale du SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Sports Agency supporting the platform as part of its mission to promote sports in France.
• France TV PublicitécoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising partner of France Télévisions group providing advertising and promotional services for Sport en France.
• CNSOF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench National Olympic and Sports Committee, the governing body for Olympic sports in France, partnering with Sport en France for sports coverage.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La chaîne L'Équipe 21: Free-to-air French sports channel offering continuous sports news and live event coverage. Comparable as a free French sports broadcaster focused on diverse sports programming and viewer engagement.
• Red Bull TV: Global free, ad-supported live sports and lifestyle streaming platform operated by Red Bull. Comparable as a free, ad-supported multi-platform sports streamer; also a content distribution partner of Sport en France.
• L'Équipe TV: Free French sports TV channel operated by L'Équipe, covering live sports, news, and magazine programming across multiple sports. Directly comparable to Sport en France as a French-language, free, multi-sport broadcast service targeting the same audience.
• DAZN: Global sports streaming subscription service operating in France and across Europe. Comparable as a multi-sport digital streaming platform delivering live events across web, mobile, and TV; differs in being subscription-based rather than ad-supported.
• RMC Sport: French sports channel operated by Altice France (SFR/RMC) carrying Ligue 1, Premier League, and other rights. Directly comparable as a French sports broadcaster targeting sports enthusiasts, though premium-rights focused.

Broad incumbents

• beIN Sports France: Major French pay-TV sports network carrying premium rights (Ligue 1, Champions League, F1). Comparable to Sport en France as a French sports broadcast service, though paid and focused on premium rights versus Sport en France's free, federation-and-niche model.
• Eurosport: Pan-European sports broadcaster owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, distributing grand slam tennis, cycling Grand Tours, and Olympics coverage in France. Comparable as a multi-sport broadcast offering with both TV and digital platforms.
• France Télévisions Sport: Public French broadcaster's sports division, providing free-to-air coverage of major events including Tour de France and Olympic sports. France TV is both a distribution partner and content collaborator of Sport en France.
• Canal+ Sport: Pay-TV sports offering of Canal+ group in France, holding premium rights including Ligue 1, Top 14, and Champions League. Comparable as a French sports broadcaster; Canal+ is also a distribution partner of Sport en France.

Emerging players

• FITE TV: Specialized streaming platform for combat sports, wrestling, motorsports, and niche sports globally. Comparable as a niche and underserved-sports streaming service with a multi-platform digital distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sport_en_france
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYAzhARb2dwI3_R_72r8hbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/sportenfrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sport-en-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/sport_en_france/?hl=fr
• TikToktiktok.com/@sportenfrance

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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