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BT campaign tackles online hate

UK multiplay telco BT is launching its ‘Draw The Line’ campaign to stand against hate speech and abuse on social media. The campaign aims to address the problem by raising awareness of the impact of online hate and advocating change, as research commissioned by BT and YouGov shows that over one in 10 have experienced […]

April 30, 2021By Colin Mann

BT Sport confirms sale discussions

In response to speculation that it is seeking to sell its sports broadcast business, multiplay telco BT has issued a short statement to the London Stock Exchange confirming that “early discussions” are being held with a number of select strategic partners. “Further to media reports, BT can confirm that early discussions are being held with […]

April 29, 2021By Colin Mann

2020-21 Non-League Finals Day free on BT Sport

BT Sport is making next the Non-League Finals Day available for free, allowing football fans to watch both the FA Vase and FA Trophy finals without a subscription on May 3rd. BT Sport’s coverage will be available to watch without a subscription via btsport.com, the BT Sport App, BT TV, the Sky Digital Satellite platform, […]

April 27, 2021By Nik Roseveare

BT condemns European Super League

On April 18th, Premier League football clubs Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur revealed that they are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new European Super League (ESL). If the new league were to form, the Premier League teams will join AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Inter Milan, […]

April 19, 2021By Nik Roseveare

WrestleMania 37 on BT Sport Box Office

WrestleMania, the WWE’s annual flagship PPV, returns this weekend and will be available to watch in the UK and Ireland via BT Sport Box Office. WrestleMania 37 will be a two night event taking place in the early hours (1am start time) of April 11th and 12th with both nights airing on BT Sport Box […]

April 9, 2021By Nik Roseveare

BT Sport streams Rocky and Wrighty free on Youtube

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of Arsenal footballing legend David Rocastle, BT Sport is streaming the Rocky and Wrighty: From Brockley to the Big Time documentary for free on YouTube. Originally released in 2017, and part of the award-winning BT Sport Films series, Rocky and Wrighty examines the stories of two of […]

March 31, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Extreme E content deal with ITV

New motorsport, Extreme E, has confirmed a deal with ITV which will see live racing action, highlights shows and the championship’s 20-part magazine programme, Electric Odyssey, air on the FTA channel. In addition, fans will be able to watch live and catch up on demand on Extreme E through the ITV Hub. The three year […]

March 22, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Extreme E on BT Sport

Electric race series Extreme E is set to air on BT Sport, beginning with live coverage on BT Sport 1 of the Desert X Prix from AlUla, Saudi Arabia in just over 2 weeks. BT Sport will air all five of this year’s X Prixs live in-full as well as the championship’s race highlights on-demand. […]

March 19, 2021By Nik Roseveare

The Aussie Rules Show returns to BT Sport alongside new podcast

Ahead of the 2021 AFL season kicking off this week, BT Sport has announced the return of The Aussie Rules Show which will be shown every Wednesday at 8pm on BT Sport. Presented by Australian sports presenter Ollie Geale, the weekly magazine show will look ahead to the upcoming round of AFL action, with all […]

March 17, 2021

BT TV adds Eurosport

BT TV has bolstered its TV packages with the addition of Eurosport. Effective immediately, Big Sport and VIP customers will be able to watch snooker, cycling, tennis, athletics, winter sports and motor racing, as well as this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games. The monthly price for both packages will stay the same. Eurosport on demand content […]

March 1, 2021By Nik Roseveare