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WBD ties with Amazon to launch TNT Sports on Prime Video Channels in UK
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has struck a deal with Amazon to launch the discovery+ premium plan featuring TNT Sports as part of a new Prime Video Channel in the UK.
The new UK plan is priced at an additional monthly fee of £29.99 for Prime Video customers, with access to discovery+’s catalogue of live and on-demand sports and entertainment content.
The recently-launched WBD and BT joint venture – TNT Sports, formerly known as BT Sports will provide coverage of the Premier League matches and UEFA Champions League games via the discovery+ premium package.
Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, boxing WWE, the Australian Open, Roland-Garros Grand Slam tennis tournaments, cycling events and next summer’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 through Eurosport will also feature on the new Prime Video Channel.
While, Richard Hammond’s Workshop, 90 Day Fiancé UK and Faking It are among discovery+’s entertainment titles.
“This extension of our partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery will give our Prime Video customers in the UK access to even more of the best sports and entertainment, all in one place,” said Chris Bird, UK country director, Prime Video. “The addition of discovery+ Premium (incl. TNT Sports) is a great complement to the Original series, movies and live sport that we already offer on Prime Video.”
Andrew Georgiou, president and MD, WBD UK & Ireland and WBD Sports, Europe, said: “discovery+ Premium is now the home to some of the best real-life entertainment content and the most sought-after sports events with the integration of Premier League, Champions League and Premiership Rugby among others through TNT Sports.