Canal+ Décalé
| Company type | Subscription television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Predecessor | Canal+ Confort |
| Founded | March 5, 2005 |
| Defunct | August 29, 2022 |
| Successor | Canal+ Sport 360 |
Area served | France |
| Owner | Groupe Canal+ |
Canal+ Décalé was a subscription-based French television channel under the ownership of Groupe Canal+. It debuted on 5 March 2005, functioning primarily as a supplementary outlet for event coverage and reruns that could not be accommodated on Canal+'s principal channels. The term "Décalé," meaning 'shifted' or 'staggered,' aptly described its scheduling purpose.
History
The channel initially launched as Canal+ Bleu on 27 April 1996, specializing in film content distributed via satellite and cable platforms. With the formation of the Canal+ Bouquet, it was renamed Canal+ Confort on 1 November 2003 before ultimately adopting the Canal+ Décalé identity in 2005.
High-definition transmission commenced on 12 October 2010. Additionally, the channel managed temporary themed channels during significant events such as the 2016 Olympic Games (branded Canal+ Rio 2016) and the BNP Paribas Masters tennis tournament held annually (under the name Canal+ Tennis).
Operations for Canal+ Décalé ended on 29 August 2022. It was succeeded two days later by Canal+ Sport 360, signaling a strategic realignment towards specialized sports programming.