The EuroLeague has officially rescinded its broadcasting agreement with the streaming platform Skweek following a series of missed payments. Starting next week, Europe’s premier basketball competition will move its French coverage to its in-house streaming service, EuroLeague TV, to avoid a total broadcast blackout in the region.
The Collapse of FedCom Media’s Rights Deal
Skweek, owned by FedCom Media—the company led by AS Monaco Basketball owner Aleksej Fedoricsev—was in the final year of a four-year contract signed in 2022. The platform’s financial instability had already become public knowledge in 2024 when the French domestic league (LNB) broke its contract with Skweek due to production debts.
While Skweek was initially confirmed to hold EuroLeague rights until 2026, the ongoing “delicate financial situation” at FedCom has forced the league’s hand. This move coincides with rumors that AS Monaco itself is entering a “structured transition phase” ahead of a potential change in ownership.
Free Access to Prevent a Blackout
To protect its audience in one of Europe’s most important basketball markets, the EuroLeague has implemented an emergency broadcasting strategy for the remainder of the season:
- EuroLeague TV: The league’s OTT platform will stream matches in France free of charge.
- Linear Coverage: Matches will continue to be available through existing agreements with TV Monaco and L’Équipe.
A Growing Role for EuroLeague TV
The move further expands the reach of the league’s own digital platform. This season, EuroLeague TV also began broadcasting the Italian League (LBA) in 17 global markets. While the service is aggressive in its expansion, it remains a secondary option in territories like Spain, where major domestic broadcasters hold exclusive rights.