TNT Sports is currently addressing a significant outage affecting its Discovery+ platform. This disruption occurred during the FA Cup match where West Ham United faced Brentford last Monday night.
Incident Overview
Viewers experienced a stream loss after halftime, while the main television coverage continued uninterrupted. The streaming issue lasted until extra time began, causing frustration among many users.
Broadcaster’s Response
- TNT Sports acknowledged viewer complaints via social media.
- The company issued an apology for the inconvenience.
- To resolve the issue, TNT Sports restarted the app.
In response to this incident, TNT Sports is conducting a debrief to identify the cause, as is standard after technical faults. Although no formal statement has been released, the network reassured viewers that they do not expect similar outages to impact upcoming broadcasts.
Champions League and Future Fixtures
The company indicated that tonight’s Champions League coverage would remain unaffected by the earlier streaming issues. TNT Sports also has plans to feature West Ham United’s Premier League match against Manchester City this Saturday evening.
Broadcasting Details
TNT Sports has a robust schedule, streaming approximately 700 live matches each season. The recent FA Cup disruption stands out against this extensive volume of coverage.
Partnerships and Rights
- TNT Sports holds a long-standing Premier League partnership, flaunting 52 live matches per season until the 2028-29 season.
- They have rights to over 185 live Champions League matches, plus every Europa League and Conference League tie.
- A change is on the horizon, as European rights are set to transition to Paramount+ starting in 2027.
- The FA Cup rights package initiated this season on a four-year term, with the final match available for free viewing.
