Sport1+ HD to launch on Sky Deutschland

German sports broadcaster Sport1 will launch its high definition network Sport1+ HD via Sky Deutschland in August after striking a carriage deal with the News Corp-backed pay TV operator.

The channel, which is a subsidiary of Constantin Medien, will be available to all HD subscribers to the sports or football Bundesliga package. The channel will air sporting events including the ATP World Tour tennis and motorcycle racing from the the Motorcycle World Championship MotoGP.