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ESPN Classic was a Canadian English language discretionary sports specialty channel owned by CTV Specialty Television Inc., a joint venture between Bell Media (80%) and ESPN (20%).
Jun 30, 2002 · ESPN Classic Canada provides viewers with six hours a day of original programming, consisting of memorable games, great comebacks, controversial victories, huge upsets, career achievements, streaks, records and dynasties.
Jul 4, 2002 · Classic NHL, CART, boxing and feature-length films added to upcoming schedule. ESPN Classic Canada expands its vintage programming lineup with four new three-year deals involving classic NHL, CART, bo
ESPN Classic is proud to be the exclusive Canadian broadcaster of classic Formula one Auto Racing. ESPN Classic puts viewers in the driver’s seat for vintage Formula one moments every Friday night leading up to the biggest races on the circuit. The complete Classic Formula one broadcast schedule is as follows:
ESPN Classic is the only ESPN-branded channel broadcasting in Canada, although in addition to owning a stake in the Canadian version of ESPN Classic, ESPN is part-owner of TSN (which uses on-air branding similar to the flagship ESPN channel in the U.S.), along with Bell Media.
ESPN Classic was an American multinational pay television network owned by ESPN Inc., a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (which controlled an 80% stake) and Hearst Communications (which had 20%). The channel was originally launched as the Classic Sports Network in 1995, and was acquired by ESPN in 1997.
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Mar 15, 2021 · ESPN Classic Canada went on the air September 7, 2001, after receiving CRTC approval the previous November. The channel was controlled by CTV but ESPN in the U.S. held a 20% interest. The name of the channel was later changed to ESPN Classic.
