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Canal Plus Proposes Distribution Deal for LFP’s New Ligue 1 Channel

The historic broadcaster’s pitch comes as LFP Media evaluates four production packages for its new channel.

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Overview

  • LFP Media aims to debut its dedicated Ligue 1 channel by August 15 with a sub-€20 monthly subscription to shore up league revenues after the DAZN dispute
  • Canal Plus has formally offered to manage distribution under terms still to be agreed, including a minimum guaranteed payment to the LFP
  • The pitch includes co-diffusion of the marquee Sunday night fixture each matchday alongside the Ligue 1 channel
  • Canal Plus also suggested a conventional distributor role akin to other market operators, leveraging its extensive national network
  • LFP Media is reviewing multiple offers for production across four content lots as it prepares for the channel’s launch