Mediapro Has Shuttered Sports Channel Gol
The media group ended Gol broadcasts to facilitate the October 1 debut of its new sports network, Replay.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Golf
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Mediapro has officially ceased operations for its sports channel Gol. The network is being replaced by a new service called Replay, which will debut on pay-TV platforms and YouTube on October 1, 2026.
Why it matters
Mediapro launched the Replay network to specifically target viewers under the age of 35. The shift represents a strategic move by the broadcaster to modernize its content distribution and audience engagement.
The new Replay network will feature rights to LaLiga Hypermotion, the DFB-Pokal, the Women's Super League, and the Chinese Super League. Programming also includes a dedicated combat sports show titled Noches de Leyenda.
The players
Mediapro
Mediapro is a major international multimedia communications group that produces and distributes audiovisual content.
Gol
Gol was a sports-focused television channel managed by Mediapro that shifted platforms before its eventual closure.
Replay
Replay is the new sports network from Mediapro designed to reach younger audiences through digital and linear platforms.
The details
Replay will distribute its sports content through major pay-TV operators, including Movistar Plus+, Orange TV, Vodafone TV, DIGI, Euskaltel, and Andorra Telecom. The transition follows Gol's departure from terrestrial DTT broadcasting in 2025.
Timeline
Gol Televisión operated as a pay-TV service from 2008 to 2015.
Gol officially exited the terrestrial DTT platform in 2025.
The Gol channel ceased all broadcasting operations on September 30, 2026.
Replay will launch on pay-TV platforms on October 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This transition marks a departure from traditional linear television toward a hybrid distribution model. It reflects a wider effort to capture viewership in the highly competitive sports media landscape.
Viewers currently subscribed to pay-TV providers will find Replay replacing the former channel slot on October 1. Access to specific content like LaLiga Hypermotion and combat sports will shift from the legacy Gol service to the new Replay platform.
The takeaway
The closure of Gol and the launch of Replay signal that media companies are prioritizing digital accessibility to remain relevant. Subscribers should check their local pay-TV listings to confirm channel availability for the new network.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Advanced-television.
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