Viasat Sport N Explained

Viasat Sport N
Launch Date:29 November 2005
Closed Date:15 September 2009
Picture Format:576i (SDTV,)
Owner:Modern Times Group and Norsk Rikskringkasting
Country:Norway
Language:Norwegian
Area:Norway
Headquarters:Oslo, Norway
Replaced:Viasat Sport 1
Replaced By:Viasat Fotball
Sister Channels:Viasat Sport Norway
Viasat Golf
Viasat Motor
Website:Official Site
Terr Serv 1:RiksTV
Terr Chan 1:Channel 11

Viasat Sport N ("N" as in "Norway") was the name of a former sports channel which broadcast to Norway. The channel launched on 29 November 2005, as a replacement for the then pan-Nordic Viasat Sport 1 channel in Norway.

The channel was a joint venture between Modern Times Group and Norsk Rikskringkasting. In addition to live sport coverage SportN showcased classic sport.

The channel closed down when Viasat launched Viasat Fotball on 15 September 2009.

Its technical base was located at Bjerke, Oslo.