CANAL+ ACCELERATES ITS ROLLOUT IN CENTRAL EUROPE: SKYLINK BECOMES CANAL+ IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND SLOVAKIA

On 22 October 2026, Skylink will become CANAL+ in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This rebranding is accompanied by a major development of the offering, with seven CANAL+ channels—including four new ones—and more than 20,000 on-demand titles available in the CANAL+ app.

This new step strengthens CANAL+'s presence in Central Europe and brings together premium television, streaming, movies, series, sports, and local productions under a single brand.

“The rollout of the CANAL+ brand in the Czech Republic and Slovakia exemplifies our ambition in Europe: to offer a premium and distinctive entertainment experience, driven by exclusive content and a platform that combines television and streaming.”

Christophe Pinard-Legry, CEO of CANAL+ Europe.

Four new channels to enrich the CANAL+ experience

To mark the launch, subscribers will discover four new channels:

• CANAL+, dedicated to premium entertainment, original productions, blockbuster movies and major sporting events;
• CANAL+ Drama, focused on compelling human stories and emotionally engaging series;
• CANAL+ Crime, dedicated to suspense, investigations and true crime;
• CANAL+ Classics, celebrating iconic films and cinema heritage.

CANAL+ Action and CANAL+ Sport will remain key pillars of the offering, featuring Hollywood blockbusters and leading sports competitions, including the Premier League and WTA tournaments.

“The adoption of the CANAL+ brand in the Czech Republic and Slovakia marks a major milestone in our development in Central Europe. Leveraging the strength of the CANAL+ brand, we are enhancing our offering with new exclusive channels, an expanded catalogue and new features. We will also continue to strengthen our investment in local content and in the development of Czech and Slovak talent, which remains an important pillar of our strategy in the region.”

Yassine Bouzoubaa, CEO of CANAL+ Benelux & Central Europe.

A premium streaming experience

At the heart of the CANAL+ experience, the CANAL+ app brings together premium television and streaming within a single platform. Available across all connected devices, it provides access to live channels, major sports competitions, movies, series, CANAL+ Original productions and local content. With personalized recommendations and innovative features, it serves as a unique gateway to the CANAL+ universe.

CANAL+ unveiled its new offering in Prague on 19 October 2026 during an event attended by media and partners.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Armelle Masson | armelle.masson@canal-plus.com
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