European football broadcasts in France secured until 2031!

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·20 November 2025

European football broadcasts in France secured until 2031!

This was the week to finalize the broadcasting rights for the Champions League for the 2027-2031 period, following the call for tenders launched by UEFA last October 13. L’Equipe reports that Canal+, currently the exclusive broadcaster of the competition in France, will retain control over it (as well as the Europa League and Europa Conference League).

“Although the amount of the new overall contract is not yet known, it is expected to be slightly lower than the current one.”

“According to our information, after the second round of bidding in the tender process held this Thursday for the 2027-2031 cycle, the encrypted channel has managed to keep all of the Champions League, including the two top matches: the Tuesday and Wednesday fixtures, as well as the final (which must also be broadcast free-to-air). But also all the other matches, the Youth League, magazines, match highlights, and clips on social media. Facing them, the Canal+ group reportedly had at least one new competitor, Paramount, as well as its distribution partner beIN Sports. That’s not all, as the encrypted channel also retains the entirety of the other two European Cups: the Europa League and the Conference League. Although the amount of the new overall contract is not yet known, it is expected to be slightly lower than the current one (480 million euros per season).”

Everyone may be pleased or disappointed, possibly depending on their current or planned subscription, but all media outlets agree on this outcome. So Canal+ will remain the broadcaster of European competitions in France for quite some time. This seems better than a split that would force people to accumulate subscriptions.

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Above all, we hope for quality coverage, with interesting analysis, as well as a relatively affordable price to follow football. With clubs also benefiting, especially in France. The fact that the amount is decreasing does not seem to be good news for them.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.