Overview
- Bids are due on November 18, with allocation decisions expected early next year, according to tender documents reported by multiple outlets.
- The sale, led by US agency Relevent for UEFA/EFC joint venture UC3, launches simultaneously in the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and France for the 2027/28–2030/31 cycles.
- Four live-rights packages include a newly created global top‑game pick, raising the prospect that viewers may need up to four subscriptions to see every match, dpa reports.
- Netflix, Apple TV and Disney+ are among platforms said to be exploring offers alongside incumbents such as DAZN and Amazon, with Netflix’s interest in men’s rights reported by The Times.
- Free-to-air access is expected to remain limited to the final and highlights, current deals run through 2026/27, and German public broadcaster ARD reportedly did not receive tender documents.