Setanta & ESPN
BT have just announced that they will still be showing live football on Vision Sport on their BT Vision digital TV system.
“Regrettably Setanta GB has gone into administration. Setanta Sports 1 is no longer broadcasting. No other aspect of your BT Vision service is affected.
It is important you retain your BT Vision/Setanta Viewing Card.
ESPN America on BT Vision
BT Vision is pleased to announce that ESPN America is now available on BT Vision. The channel is currently available on Channel 34 from noon-3am, at no additional cost to all existing Setanta Sports customers.Barclays Premier League rights
ESPN has bought the exclusive rights to the 46 Live Barclays Premier League matches in the 2009/10 season and 23 matches a season from 2010-2013 that were previously to have been shown by Setanta Sports.ESPN is planning to launch a channel in early August which will be the destination for ESPN’s Premier League coverage next season. BT Vision is in discussions with ESPN. Further information will be published as soon as it becomes available.
Vision Sport continues 2009/10
Vision Sport will also continue to be available on BT Vision. During the 2009/10 season this will deliver 242 Barclays Premier League matches just hours after the final whistle. Motorsport fans can enjoy every race from the 2009 Moto GP World Championship and action from the FIA GT Championship, plus there’s the latest from TNA Wrestling. In addition there’s also a huge archive of classic sport including boxing, cricket and rugby.”