YOUR CHANNELS and PA MEDIA partner to launch 24/7 SPORTS NEWS FAST CHANNEL on SAMSUNG TV PLUS in the UK

Your Sports News to Debuts Today, Delivering Live Updates and Rolling Coverage Ahead of a Major Year of Sporting Events

Amsterdam/London – August 12, 2026 – Your Channels, an MPG Media Group company based in the Netherlands, has partnered with PA Media, the national news agency for the UK and Ireland, to launch a new 24/7 sports news FAST channel, Your Sports News, on Samsung TV Plus in the UK today. The announcement was made by Jefta Lentz, CEO of Your Channels.

Your Sports News will deliver rolling coverage of UK and international sport, powered by PA Media’s live reporting, video coverage, and archive. Programming will include breaking news updates, live press conferences, athlete interviews, and curated highlights across major sporting events.

“This is a significant moment to bring a dedicated live sports news channel to Samsung TV Plus audiences in the UK,” said Jefta Lentz. “With a continued packed year of sport ahead.  PA Media’s coverage ensures viewers have immediate access to trusted news, highlights and key moments in one place.”

News coverage will extend across a broad calendar of events, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Formula 1 British Grand Prix, The Open Championship, the AIG Women’s Open, the European Athletics Championships, Cricket, Rugby, among others.

Joe Pickover, Head of Video, PA Media said: “There is strong demand for high-quality, always-on sports news that can move at the pace of today's media cycle. This partnership extends the reach of our trusted expert journalism to new audiences on FAST platforms, delivering reliable, real-time coverage in a format that reflects how different audiences are consuming sports content.”

The channel will be powered by MPG Media Services, utilizing the proven live news delivery infrastructure behind Your Channels. The platform enables 24/7 FAST channel operations through real-time content ingestion, automated scheduling, play out, and distribution. This allows partners such as PA Media to rapidly extend their reach to streaming audiences while maintaining editorial agility and minimizing operational overhead. 

In the UK, Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung Smart TVs (2016 models and newer) and Galaxy devices, offering more than 100 live channels alongside on-demand content. The platform currently reaches approximately 41% of UK households.

Your Channels is continuing to expand partnerships with news and content providers seeking distribution across FAST platforms.

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About Samsung TV Plus Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming TV service available on Samsung Smart TVs (2016+) and Galaxy smartphones and tablets in select territories. The platform offers a broad range of live channels across news, sports, entertainment, and more, alongside an on-demand catalogue of films and TV programming. Samsung TV Plus is currently available in 30 territories worldwide.

About Your Channels Your Channels specializes in launching and operating FAST channels in collaboration with media partners and content providers. As a local partner of Samsung TV Plus in the Netherlands, Your Channels—together with its technical partner MPG Media Group—manages the full operation and distribution of thematic channels, with a focus on locally relevant content and premium viewer experiences.

About PA Media PA Media is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland, providing multimedia content and services to media organizations, brands, and businesses. With a long-standing reputation for accuracy and reliability, PA Media delivers breaking news, sports coverage, video, and data-driven journalism to audiences across broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms.