Videoland may take over Viaplay's Dutch sports streaming
The competition authority ACM ruled on 20 October 2026 that Videoland may take sole control of Viaplay Nederland and expects no adverse effects for viewers.
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Videoland, part of media group DPG Media, may take sole control of Viaplay Nederland. The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) decided this on 20 October 2026. The ACM says enough competition remains after the deal.
Videoland is taking over the sports licences and subscribers of Viaplay Nederland. The rights cover Formula 1, Premier League football, PDC darts and other live sport in the Netherlands. Based on its investigation, the ACM expects no adverse effects for viewers, the purchase of sports rights or the sale of advertising space.
The licences run for a limited period. When they expire, the owners of the sports rights will put them back on the market.
Viaplay Nederland runs a streaming service and two linear TV channels with live and on-demand sport. DPG's TV and streaming portfolio includes Videoland and five national commercial TV channels.
Source: ACM
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ACM (Autoriteit Consument & Markt)
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, the independent regulator that enforces competition law and consumer protection rules. It also regulates sectors such as energy, telecoms, transport and postal services.