AMC Networks renews deal with Vodafone Czech Republic

AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE) has struck a new carriage deal with Vodafone Czech Republic. The partnership covers AMCNI CNE’s 10-channel portfolio in the Czech Republic including Sport1, Sport2, Spektrum, Spektrum Home, TV Paprika, Minimax, JimJam, AMC, Film+ and CBS Reality.

The distribution agreement will bring content to subscribers including live coverage of Formula One racing Grand Prix events and UEFA Nations League football.

In the autumn, Vodafone subscribers will be able to watch Champions Hockey League and UEFA Europa League, Conference League and Swedish & Swiss Hockey League matches. In addition, they will be able to access EHF Handball Champions League and all the UEFA Nations League matches of Germany, France, England, Spain and Holland as well as all the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, many of which will also be broadcast exclusively on Sport1.

In addition to sport, viewers can watch AMC’s original productions with dramas such as Fear the Walking Dead and Better Call Saul.

Culinary channel TV Paprika will meanwhile premiere The Great British Bake Off this summer.

“This renewed carriage agreement of our long-term alliance with Vodafone Czech Republic highlights the strong demand for AMCNI CNE’s portfolio of 10 channels covering sought after sport, drama, film, documentaries and kids’ programming. Our continual investment in exclusive and award-winning content will remain a driving force to attract viewers in the Czech Republic as we debut a wide range of new programming in the months ahead,” said Balázs Hajós, VP of Affiliate Sales, AMCNI CNE.

“We are very pleased by our strong continuous cooperation with AMC, providing our customers huge variety of premium content including sports like UEFA Europa League or Formula One. We are really looking forward to it following years of our cooperation,” added Milan Raška, head of TV and fixed development, Vodafone Czech Republic.