# SKAI expands sports rights and presenter lineup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-football-tv-rights-agreement > Updated: 2026-09-03T04:59:09.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 16. In June 2026, the Hellenic Football Federation awarded SKAI the broadcast and naming rights to the Greek Cup and Super Cup for 2026–29, a deal worth over €13 million backed by Superbet. This move is projected to raise federation revenues by almost 300% and introduces format changes, such as the mandatory participation of two 2004-born Greek players; Olympiacos vice-president Dimitris Agrafiotis criticised the decision. During the same period, SKAI secured the Greek Basket League TV rights in a 2+1-year contract valued at approximately €25 million, with €21 million earmarked for direct club distribution, replacing the public broadcaster ERT. A presenter reshuffle followed the end of veteran Kostas Tsouros’ contract on 28 June. On 3 August, SKAI launched a new daily midday programme, “Studio stis 3”, featuring Nansi Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos. Moving from their successful “Studio 4” slot at ERT1, the duo retains their familiar studio couch and production team to provide “dynamic, authentic discussions on broad public-interest topics”. On 31 August, the duo premiered the program with guest Takis Zacharatos, who became visibly emotional while discussing the passing of singer Marinella. Early viewership for “Studio stis 3” has remained steady, recording approximately 10% of the audience in late August and early September. During a broadcast, actor Lakis Lazopoulos commented on the hosts' move, expressing relief regarding their departure from ERT. Further expanding its lineup, journalist Stavros Theodorakis is joining the SKAI media group after five years at ALPHA, bringing his programme ‘Protagonistes’ to the network. Earlier programming shifts included the departure of Giannis Pittaras from the morning show “Dekatianoi” on 26 July. New segments “Morning Information” and “ONLINE” launched on 27 July. Additionally, journalist Apostolos Maggiaridis officially announced his departure from ERT after four years, following his recent addition to the SKAI midday news. ## Claims - Journalist Apostolos Maggiaridis is leaving ERT. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Maggiaridis worked at the public broadcaster for four years. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Maggiaridis is expected to join the SKAI television station. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lazos Mantikos is leaving ANT1 after 16 years. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lazos Mantikos is joining the SKAI television station. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mantikos was a regular contributor to the program ‘Kalimera Ellada’. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mantikos worked at ANT1 for approximately 16 years. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Mantikos began his career at the ANT1 Journalism School. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nansi Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos will host a new daily show on Skai titled 'Studio στις 3'. (single source) - The new show will air in the midday slot on Skai. (single source) - The set for the new program will retain the characteristic couch from their previous show on ERT1. (single source) - Panagiotis Stathi and Velika Karavaltziou are slated to join ERT. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Studio stis 3 debuts on SKAI with steady viewership Hosts Nancy Zambetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos have debuted ‘Studio stis 3’ on SKAI with steady viewership, amid comments from Lakis Lazopoulos regarding their move from ERT. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/studio-stis-3-debuts-on-skai-with-steady-viewership ### 2026-08-31: SKAI premieres ‘Studio stis 3’ with guest Takis Zacharatos Nancy Zambetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos premiered ‘Studio stis 3’ on SKAI, featuring an emotional first guest, Takis Zacharatos, who spoke about the death of singer Marinella. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skai-premieres-studio-stis-3-with-guest-takis-zacharatos ### 2026-08-31: Lina Papadaki departs SKAI Group management Journalist Lina Papadaki has left her administrative consultancy role at SKAI Group, following recent leadership departures including Konstantinos Zoulos and Grigoris Dimitriadis. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lina-papadaki-departs-skai-group-management ### 2026-08-25: Lazos Mantikos leaves ANT1 for SKAI after 16 years Journalist Lazos Mantikos is leaving ANT1 after 16 years to join the SKAI television network, ending a long tenure that included a major role on the program ‘Kalimera Ellada’. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lazos-mantikos-leaves-ant1-for-skai-after-16-years ### 2026-08-18: Apostolos Maggiaridis leaves ERT for SKAI Journalist Apostolos Maggiaridis is leaving the Greek public broadcaster ERT after four years to join SKAI. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apostolos-maggiaridis-leaves-ert-for-skai ### 2026-08-11: Stavros Theodorakis joins SKAI media group Journalist Stavros Theodorakis is joining SKAI, where he will host ‘Protagonistes’ and serve as a commentator for the central News Bulletin and radio programs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stavros-theodorakis-joins-skai-media-group ### 2026-08-03: Nansi Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos launch 'Studio at 3' on SKAI SKAI launches daily midday show 'Studio at 3' hosted by Nansi Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos, moving from ERT1's 'Studio 4' and keeping their signature studio couch. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-tv-hosts-nansi-zampetoglou-and-thanasis-anagnostopoulos-join-skai-for-new-midday-show ### 2026-07-26: Skai TV's 'Dekatianoi' Morning Show Ends After Four Years Giannis Pittaras leaves Skai TV's 'Dekatianoi' after four years, staying at the network in a new role; the station also reshuffles anchors and adds new presenters for its morning and midday news. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skai-tvs-dekatianoi-morning-show-ends-after-four-years ### 2026-07-06: Nansi Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos Return to Skai TV Skai TV announced that Nansi Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos are returning to host a new program from Studio 4, after five years at ERT. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nansi-zampetoglou-and-thanasis-anagnostopoulos-return-to-skai-tv ### 2026-06-28: Kostas Tsourous ends contract with Greek channel SKAI Kostas Tsourous and SKAI have mutually ended their contract; the presenter is free for new work and the channel will fill the midday slot with new hosts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kostas-tsourous-ends-contract-with-greek-channel-skai ### 2026-06-25: Kostas Tsouros says talks with Skai TV continue, future role undecided Kostas Tsouros says his contract with Skai TV is still being negotiated, he hasn’t been offered an editor‑in‑chief role, and he reflects on a mixed year while staying open to future opportunities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kostas-tsouros-says-talks-with-skai-tv-continue-future-role-undecided ### 2026-06-25: Kostas Tsouros says he remains open to new deals with SKAI Kostas Tsouros says negotiations with SKAI are ongoing, he remains open to various opportunities, and he is unsure about Nancy Zampetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos joining the channel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kostas-tsouros-says-he-remains-open-to-new-deals-with-skai ### 2026-06-24: SKAI wins TV rights for Greek Basket League in €25 million deal SKAI secures a 2+1‑year, €25 million TV contract for the Greek Basket League, distributing €21 million to clubs and replacing ERT as the league’s broadcaster. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skai-secures-broadcast-rights-for-greeces-basket-league ### 2026-06-16: PAOK prepares for EuroCup as SKAI pursues GBL TV rights PAOK signs Nik Kalathi for EuroCup and plans a July general assembly; SKAI eyes a €5 million bid for GBL TV rights. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-prepares-for-eurocup-as-skai-pursues-gbl-tv-rights ### 2026-06-11: Greek Football Federation grants Cup and Super Cup TV rights to SKAI The Greek Football Federation approved a three‑year deal giving SKAI the TV rights to the Greek Cup and Super Cup, generating over €13 million, while Olympiacos vice‑president Dimitris Agrafiotis condemned the 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-football-federation-grants-cup-and-super-cup-tv-rights-to-skai ### 2026-06-11: Greek Football Federation awards Cup and Super Cup TV rights to Skaï The Greek Football Federation (EPO) awarded TV and naming rights for the Greek Cup and Super Cup to the Skaï group for 2026‑2029, projecting a 297% rise in broadcast revenue and a 145% boost in naming fees, and 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-football-federation-awards-cup-and-super-cup-tv-rights-to-ska --- Cite as: SKAI expands sports rights and presenter lineup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-football-tv-rights-agreement