A new TV channel is now available in the UK, providing Brits with plenty of bonus sports content for free.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched its Eurovision Sport channel in the UK.
The brand-new channel is free to stream, and joins the growing number of FAST services (Fast Ad-Supported TV).
It is Eurovision Sport’s first FAST service, and will see millions have access.
Eurovision Sport comes to UK with new free TV channel
Eurovision Sport was first launched in 2024 and offers thousands of hours of live and on-demand free sports coverage.
It shows a range of sports, including football, cycling, athletics, winter sports, Paralympic disciplines and more.
Documentaries and biathlon coverage are also shown on the service.
It was first created to give more people access to sports, athletes and competitions without having to pay extra.
Eurovision Sport's expansion to FAST in the UK is to extend the discoverability of Olympic and similar emerging sports.
Alan Fagan, managing director, Eurovision Sport, said: "This is about much more than just launching a channel on another platform. FAST distribution allows us to place free sport directly into environments where audiences are already spending their time and increasingly discovering content.
"Eurovision Sport was built to complement the broadcasts of our EBU Members and ensure that free access to sport continues in the digital era.
"Expanding onto FAST is a natural next step in that strategy."
Eurovision Sport will be available through Free Live Sports (FLS), Plex, Amazon Live and Samsung TV Plus in the UK.
What is a FAST channel?
FAST means Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television, with the channel delivering traditional, scheduled "live" TV programming.
The channel is broadcast over the internet rather than through cable or satellite, and is free to viewers in exchange for watching adverts.
Instead of charging a monthly subscription fee, the channels are funded by advertisers and use dynamic ad-insertion to play commercials during breaks.
Unlike on-demand platforms, where you choose exactly what to watch, FAST channels use a "linear" format, meaning they have a set schedule of movies, news, or TV shows playing 24/7.
How to access FAST channels in the UK
You can find FAST channels by using dedicated streaming apps on smart TVs, media streaming devices, or via native TV guides on modern TVs.
Some free apps, such as Pluto TV, Tubi, Plex, or Rakuten TV, can be downloaded directly to your device.
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If you own a Samsung TV or an LG TV, you can use built-in, free channel services (like Samsung TV Plus) directly within the TV's menu interface.
Other devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google Chromecast have native Live TV guides that include hundreds of free FAST channels alongside their usual apps.
You can also download FAST streaming apps directly from the store on gaming consoles such as PlayStation or Xbox.
Do you watch any FAST channels? Let us know in the comments.
