A Belgian arbitration tribunal has ruled that sports streaming platform DAZN must pay 85% of its agreed media rights fee to the Belgian Pro League for the upcoming season, according to reports from Belgian media.
The decision serves as an interim measure while a final ruling in the legal dispute between DAZN and the Pro League remains pending.
DAZN terminated its broadcasting agreement with the Belgian league in November 2025, arguing that it had failed to secure commercially viable distribution agreements with the country’s telecommunications operators.
The Pro League subsequently challenged the move, maintaining that the contract remains binding and that the broadcaster must continue fulfilling its financial commitments.
The arbitration panel’s latest decision requires DAZN to continue paying the majority of the contracted amount until the case is fully resolved.
The dispute has become one of the most closely watched media rights battles in European football, highlighting the growing pressure on streaming platforms attempting to balance expensive rights acquisitions with sustainable business models.
DAZN has invested heavily in football rights across several markets in recent years, but increasing competition, distribution challenges and rising acquisition costs have intensified scrutiny over the profitability of premium sports broadcasting.
A final decision in the case is still expected, but the interim ruling provides temporary financial certainty for the Belgian Pro League as preparations continue for the new season.