UEFA has completed the allocation of broadcasting rights for the 2027–2031 cycle of the Champions League and other European club competitions across 19 territories. The deal was awarded through UC3, the joint venture between UEFA and the European Club Association.
The new cycle confirms the growing influence of US-based streaming platforms in European football broadcasting, as Disney+, Amazon and Paramount+ secure expanded roles across multiple markets.
Disney+ (together with ESPN) has obtained UEFA club competition rights in six territories: Brazil, Mexico, Central America, South America, Denmark and Sweden.
Paramount+ will broadcast all UEFA competitions in Canada. It will also show half of the Champions League matches in Mexico, Central America and South America, while holding co-exclusive rights in Ireland.
Amazon will broadcast Tuesday Champions League matches in Ireland.
Traditional broadcasters remain relevant in several regions. DAZN will continue coverage in Portugal, Austria and Switzerland. Canal+ maintains strong positions in France and parts of Central Europe, including Belgium and Poland. Digi will exclusively broadcast the Champions League in Romania.
In Europe’s Big-5 markets, previously agreed deals remain in place. In the United Kingdom, Paramount+ holds the main Champions League package, while Amazon retains a selection of matches and the BBC continues with highlights. In Germany, Paramount+ also secured a major package. In Spain, Movistar Plus+ retained rights with a €1.464 billion agreement. Canal+ continues its role in France.
The overall structure highlights an increasingly fragmented but global media rights landscape. Football broadcasting is no longer dominated by traditional television networks but is increasingly driven by global streaming platforms competing for subscribers and international reach. UEFA competitions have effectively become strategic content assets within the global streaming industry.