International sports broadcaster Eurosport has acquired rights in Russia to the English Championship and League Cup club football competitions, according to Television-Sport.com.
The Russian website said Eurosport has agreed the deals, which will cover the 2016-17 season, with the Pitch International agency. Pitch markets the international rights to competitions operated by the Football League, which include the second-tier Championship and knockout tournament the League Cup.
The Championship and League Cup did not receive coverage in Russia in 2015-16. Eurosport is set to commence its deal with the opening game of the Championship season between Fulham and Newcastle United on August 5.