Movistar plus+ users locked out of eurosport content on dazn

A frustrating snag has emerged for Movistar Plus+ subscribers: access to Eurosport content via the DAZN app is currently unavailable, leaving sports fans locked out of live events and replays. The issue, affecting a significant portion of users, has sparked a wave of complaints and prompted Movistar to acknowledge a problem stemming from DAZN itself.

The eurosport-dazn disconnect: what's happening?

For those bundled with Movistar Plus+, DAZN offers a convenient portal for a range of sports broadcasts, including recent additions like ACB basketball, Serie A football, and Bundesliga action. However, in recent days, users attempting to view Eurosport content—particularly cycling events—are encountering a persistent “locked” message. Reports flooding the official Movistar forum and social media platform X paint a consistent picture: a once-seamless integration is now riddled with roadblocks.

“Until two days ago, I could watch Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 content through the DAZN app without any issues (specifically cycling), but since the 3rd, I'm getting a lock on all Eurosport-related content and can't view it,” explained one user, BusySPA, echoing the frustration felt by many. Thuram added, “I tried to access deferred cycling events from Eurosport through my DAZN account managed by M+, and it showed a lock, as if it's no longer included in the subscription.”

Movistar's explanation: dazn is the culprit

Initially, Movistar indicated they were conducting investigations into the source of the disruption. The verdict? According to a statement from an official Movistar moderator,