Spain streaming market July 2026

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Movistar Plus offers 50% discount for 2026/27 football season in Spain

   Movistar Plus in Spain offers a 50% discount on its new sports plan, featuring preseason matches (Valencia‑Eldense, Man United‑Atlético, Man City‑Atlético) and early LALIGA fixtures, with a three‑month starter‑

2. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Spain's streaming services launch summer discount battle

   Netflix reinstates limited free trials in Spain, while Disney+, Filmin, Movistar+ and Apple TV+ roll out summer discounts and free‑month offers to lure new subscribers.

3. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Movistar Plus launches three‑month half‑price subscription in Spain

   Movistar Plus in Spain offers new users a three‑month, €4.99‑per‑month subscription—including LaLiga, Champions League, NBA and movies—until 31 July, with no contract required.

4. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Atresplayer records 760,000 subscribers and expands content partnerships in Spain

   Atresplayer hits over 760,000 subscribers, 24 million viewers and 1 billion social interactions, adds 11 new series and deepens Disney+ and other international content deals in Spain.

5. 21 days ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Movistar Plus extends Primera Federación TV coverage for 2026‑27 season

   Movistar Plus will broadcast ten Primera Federación matches each matchday on channel 53 and OTT for the 2026‑27 season, starting 30 August 2026.

6. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Movistar Plus offers €99.90 yearly plan for full Segunda División coverage

   Movistar Plus' €99.90 annual plan gives unlimited access to all Segunda División games, LaLiga, Champions League, Premier League, plus movies, series, documentaries and kids' content on two screens, with no tie

7. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Movistar Plus gains subscribers and rolls out new Almodóvar‑led streaming slate

   Movistar Plus added 7.9% subscribers to 3.8 million, boosted ad revenue, secured key sports rights and launched a July 2026 streaming slate with Almodóvar’s new film and other premium titles.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Atresplayer launches €5.99 summer 3‑month subscription deal

   Atresplayer offers a €5.99 three‑month summer subscription (26 Jun‑5 Jul 2026). Movistar Plus lists award‑winning films and new series for viewers during the sports hiatus.

9. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

   Movistar Plus launches temporary Wimbledon HDR channel, ends 4K broadcast

   Movistar Plus adds a temporary Wimbledon HDR channel (dial 444) on 29 June 2026, dropping 4K UHD and requiring the Total Sports €29/month package.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Tivify offers 50% off Premium plan as Movistar resumes Canal Red test broadcasts

    Tivify cuts its Premium plan price by 50% for three months, while Movistar Plus+ restarts test broadcasts of Pablo Iglesias' Canal Red ahead of possible integration.

11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Movistar Plus appoints María Rubín as head of Spanish cinema

    Movistar Plus names María Rubín as head of its Spanish cinema unit, tasking her with expanding support for diverse contemporary Spanish film.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Astra TV adds 14 regional HD channels to free satellite service in Spain

    Astra TV added 14 regional HD channels to its free satellite service in Spain and introduced hybrid decoders that combine satellite with internet streaming.

13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    The Trade Desk expands programmatic ads in Spain with data and CTV deals

    The Trade Desk rolls out two Spain deals—activating Smartme Analytics’ single‑source data for advertisers and managing Movistar Plus’s premium CTV inventory, giving brands programmatic, transparent access to TV

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Movistar Plus launches free football channel on Astra satellite

    Movistar Plus added a free satellite football channel (Fut M Baloncesto 3) on Astra 1P, offering LaLiga, classic matches and documentaries from 10 June 2026, accessible without a subscription.

15. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Streaming services launch new June movie catalogs in Latin America and Spain

    Streaming services announced June releases: SOFA DGTL's Latin American catalog features titles like *La familia del Barrio* and *Proyecto Fin del Mundo*, while platforms such as Prime Video and Movistar Plus+ (

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Movistar Plus drops Eurosport 4K channel as film chief Guillermo Farré exits

    Movistar Plus removed its Eurosport 4K channel after Roland‑Garros and will add a Wimbledon channel, while chief of original cinema Guillermo Farré resigned, ending a wave of senior departures.

17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Movistar Plus launches programmatic ads in Spain, free month in Mexico

    Movistar Plus teams with The Trade Desk for programmatic premium video in Spain and offers a free‑month subscription in Mexico via an Elle magazine promotion.

18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Movistar Plus+ Announces Surprise Renewal of Berto Romero’s Series “El otro lado”

    Movistar Plus+ unexpectedly renewed Berto Romero’s paranormal comedy series ‘El otro lado’ for a six‑episode second season, filmed in Catalonia and set to air in 2027.

19. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Movistar Plus+ rolls out ten high‑profile film and series releases in June

    Movistar Plus+ adds ten new films and series in June, featuring Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande and other star‑studded titles, priced at €4.99/month.

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Eurovision Sport launches on UK FAST platforms

    The EBU has launched its free Eurovision Sport streaming service on UK FAST platforms, including Free Live Sports, Plex, Amazon Live and Samsung TV Plus, to broaden access to Olympic and emerging sports.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Samsung Smart TVs: Setup guides, hidden energy costs and YouTube features

    Samsung TVs provide automatic and manual channel scans; ownership costs rise sharply with larger screens and HDR; YouTube on smart TVs adds quality controls, voice search, parental codes and AI assistance.

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Flixora platform launches to democratize global movie streaming

    Flixora launched on 1 June 2026, offering filmmakers a $100‑monthly upload plan and viewers $1‑per‑movie or $5‑monthly unlimited access, with global distribution and watch‑party features.

23. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Movistar Plus completes filming of 'Las Berrocal' second season

    Movistar Plus and The Pool have wrapped filming the six‑episode second season of the docureality 'Las Berrocal', debuting soon on the platform.

24. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung TV Plus launches free music channels, featuring Metallica

    Samsung TV Plus adds eight free music channels, including six ambient streams and artist‑focused channels for Metallica and concerts, available on Samsung TVs and mobile devices.

25. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    DIRECTV launches MySports Genre Pack with 30 live sports channels

    DIRECTV's MySports Genre Pack adds 30 live sports channels, ESPN Unlimited access, and unlimited cloud DVR, with a two‑month promotional rate of $49.99 before rising to $64.99.

26. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Movistar Plus+ launches 'Se tiene que morir mucha gente' series

    Movistar Plus+ debut 'Se tiene que morir mucha gente', a comedy‑drama by Victoria Martín starring Anna Castillo, Macarena García and Laura Weissmahr, exploring friendship, depression and generational anxiety.

27. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Movistar Plus+ launches two free cinema channels for summer

    Movistar Plus+ adds free channels Vacaciones por M+ and Orgullo por M+, replacing Los 2000s and Top Comedia Española, to air family movies and LGBTQ+ content ahead of summer and the 2026 World Cup.

28. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Movistar expands streaming leadership with new CEO and 1190 Sports subscriber surge

    Movistar Plus adds a new CEO and rebrands as M+, while Peru’s 1190 Sports hits 1 M subscribers amid Liga 1 growth.

29. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    UK Sports Streaming Growth and US South Emerges as Business Hub

    UK streaming services broaden live‑sports options while the US South becomes the leading sports‑business hub.

30. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Netflix shares climb 3% as analysts forecast 270% price surge by 2027

    Netflix shares up 3% as analysts predict a $327 target by 2027, implying a 270% rise.

31. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Netflix offers paid add‑on for legal account sharing in Portugal

    Netflix lets Portuguese users add external members for €4.99/month, creating separate profiles and lowering sharing costs.

32. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Movistar Plus+ rolls out new binge‑worthy series and free UHD decoder swap

    Movistar Plus+ introduces a new binge‑ready series and begins a free upgrade to UHD decoders for its subscribers.

33. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Samsung rolls out AI TV upgrades in Singapore and StreamPass in MENA

    Samsung launches AI‑enhanced TV line‑up in Singapore and a unified StreamPass OTT bundle for MENA.

34. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Tubi leads US free streaming market with 80 million monthly viewers

    Tubi tops US free streaming with 80 M monthly users; offers extensive live sports and can be accessed abroad via VPN.

35. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Samsung TV Plus adds free sports and entertainment channels for UK Smart TV users

    Samsung TV Plus adds free sports and entertainment channels for UK users, expanding its global free streaming service.

36. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    DIRECTV STREAM launches free 5‑day trial amid competition for sports‑focused streaming services

    DIRECTV STREAM offers a free 5‑day trial and $100 reward as it competes in the sports‑streaming market.

37. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources

    FlixLatino and Filmelier+ expand Spanish-language streaming options

    FlixLatino launches a free ad‑supported service while Filmelier+ adds a curated May slate, expanding Spanish‑language streaming options.

38. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Movistar Plus+ introduces €4.99 football‑free streaming subscription

    Movistar Plus+ offers a €4.99 monthly plan without football, no contract and shareable.

39. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Spain streaming sees record paid subscriptions and growth of female creators

    Spain's streaming market hits 34 M paid subscriptions, with female creators and VTubers driving audience growth.

40. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Netflix rolls out new Spain subscriptions as prices rise

    Netflix updates Spain plans with new options as prices rise; new subscribers see changes now, existing users at renewal.