Viaplay Group AB (publ) is a Swedish media and entertainment company best known for its Viaplay streaming service and a portfolio of linear television channels across the Nordic region. The company produces and distributes a broad range of content, including scripted drama, reality formats, documentaries and lifestyle programmes, serving audiences in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. In addition to its consumer-facing platforms, Viaplay Group offers B2B content licensing through its Viaplay Select division, supplying branded channels and on-demand libraries to third-party operators worldwide.
At the heart of Viaplay Group’s offering is the Viaplay streaming platform, which combines original Nordic productions with international acquisitions, third-party series, films and live sports. The company holds broadcast rights to major sports events, including top-tier football leagues, motorsports, ice hockey and premium American athletics, tailored to regional markets. Viaplay’s in-house production arm invests in local commissions and co-productions, reinforcing the group’s strategic focus on unique, culturally resonant content for both domestic and expanding global audiences.
Viaplay Group was established in 2018 through a demerger from Modern Times Group (MTG) and rebranded in 2022 to align its corporate identity with its flagship streaming service. Following its Nordic consolidation, the company has pursued international growth in markets such as Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States and Canada. Expansion efforts include strategic partnerships with telecommunications and pay-TV operators, as well as direct-to-consumer launches, aimed at leveraging Viaplay’s original content and sports rights to gain footholds outside Northern Europe.
Led by President and CEO Anders Jensen, Viaplay Group continues to refine its multi-platform strategy, balancing subscriber growth with selective content investments and distribution partnerships. The leadership team underscores a commitment to sustainable financial performance, regional market leadership and the development of standout original productions as core pillars of long-term value creation.
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