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ACM approves Videoland takeover of Viaplay Netherlands, including F1 rights

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The ACM has approved Videoland’s takeover of Viaplay Netherlands, including Viaplay’s sports licences and subscribers; the current Dutch F1 licence expires in 2029.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved Videoland’s takeover of Viaplay Netherlands. The approval was announced on Tuesday.

Videoland, part of DPG Media, is taking over Viaplay’s sports licences and subscribers. The licences include broadcasting rights for Formula 1, the Premier League, PDC darts and hockey. Viaplay’s current F1 licence in the Netherlands expires in 2029; interested parties may bid again for the rights after that.

The ACM examined the deal’s effects on sports-rights purchasing, the distribution of television and streaming content, and advertising. It concluded that Viaplay Netherlands’ relatively small size and specialist sports offer would mean only a limited increase in DPG Media’s market share, without creating an unfairly powerful position in sports. Viaplay’s sports offer mainly complements Videoland’s existing package, which is focused on films and series.

The effect on subscription costs is not yet clear. DPG Media says subscriptions to both Viaplay and Videoland will remain unchanged until further notice.

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