Viaplay The European alternative to Netflix / Disney+
European premium streaming for sports and entertainment
About Viaplay
Swedish streaming platform with exclusive sports rights and Scandinavian originals. European content with a local focus.
Highlights
- ✓ Formula 1, UFC, Premier League in Germany
- ✓ Scandinavian original series
- ✓ Available in 16 European countries
- ✓ Offline download available
- ✓ Up to 5 simultaneous streams
Why European?
- → Swedish media company, GDPR-compliant
- → European licensing rights without US intermediaries
- → Supports European film productions
- → Viaplay Group AB is subject to Swedish and EU data protection law (streaming delivered via AWS and Akamai)
Pricing
Total from 14.99 €/month · Sport from 19.99 €/month · Series from 5.99 €/month
Frequently asked questions about Viaplay
What is Viaplay and what is it used for? +
Viaplay is a Swedish video streaming platform from Viaplay Group AB in Stockholm, founded in 2007. The service is particularly known for Nordic Noir, Scandinavian original series, and exclusive sports broadcasts (Premier League, Formula 1, NHL, Bundesliga in Scandinavia). Over 150 original productions are available in the catalog. In Germany and Austria, Viaplay is offered through bundle partners such as Joyn and Canal+.
Does Viaplay run on European infrastructure? +
Viaplay Group AB is a Swedish EU company listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The streaming infrastructure uses AWS services (Amazon CloudFront, Amazon EC2, Route53, AWS Shield) as its primary cloud provider, which is a US corporation. Akamai is additionally used as a CDN. Viaplay is subject to Swedish and EU data protection law. User data is processed in EU data centers according to the company.
Which sports rights does Viaplay have? +
In Scandinavia, Viaplay holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the English Premier League, Formula 1, NHL (ice hockey), Bundesliga, and KHL. In Germany, selected content is offered via Joyn Plus+ and Canal+. The sports strategy is Viaplay's key differentiator from Netflix and Disney+. Besides sports, the focus is on Scandinavian original productions (crime, thriller, dramedy).
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Entry verified on 08.05.2026