![]() Sportsnet World logo | |
Country | Canada |
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Broadcast area | National |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
Programming | |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Rogers Sports & Media (Rogers Sportsnet, Inc.) |
Sister channels | Sportsnet Sportsnet 360 Sportsnet One |
History | |
Launched | August 10, 2007 |
Former names | Setanta Sports (2007–2011) |
Links | |
Website | Sportsnet World |
Sportsnet World is a Canadian English language discretionary digital cable and satellite specialty channel owned by Rogers Sports & Media, a subsidiary of Rogers Communications operating as a national sports channel complementing the Sportsnet group of regional sports networks. The channel was launched in August 10, 2007 as a Canadian version of Setanta Sports as a joint venture between UK-based Setanta Sports and Rogers Media. In 2011, Rogers acquired the stake of Setanta relaunching the channel to its current name.
Sportsnet World primarily airs Rugby Union, Rugby league and association football.