Swiss sports television now on Star TV

 The private broadcasting window of Swiss sports television is changing channels. The events prepared by Sportfernsehen will now be shown on Star TV instead of U1 TV. This is in response to the decision by Bakom (see ""), which allowed Cablecom to remove U1 TV from its analog offering. This is practically the death blow for the local channel, even if the ruling is not yet legally binding due to a super-provisional injunction. Cablecom must keep U1 on its cable network until January 7. What will happen after that is uncertain.Star TV had previously specialized primarily in the areas of film, lifestyle and entertainment. Sports TV productions are now to be integrated into the channel's previously rather sparse sports offering.
The collaboration ensures that the partnerships between Swiss sports television and the sports associations and organizers can be implemented, according to a statement. The two contractual partners intend to announce more detailed information on the collaboration in January.
Swiss sports television is supported by a group of investors led by former national councillor and Buureradio operator Peter Weigelt.