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DAZN and Ligue 1 Resolve Broadcast Dispute, Retain Rights Deal Through 2029

Settlement ends legal battle, secures overdue payments, and opens path for a league-owned TV channel starting next season.

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Overview

  • DAZN and the French Professional Football League (LFP) have reached a settlement to end their legal dispute over Ligue 1 broadcast rights.
  • DAZN will pay 140 million euros in overdue installments for the current season and has withdrawn its 573 million euro compensation claim.
  • The existing broadcast rights deal, valued at 400 million euros and set to run until 2029, remains intact with a mutual termination option in December 2025.
  • The agreement allows the LFP to launch its own league-owned TV channel, which is expected to be tested starting next season.
  • French Ligue 1 clubs face ongoing financial challenges due to reliance on TV revenue, with disrupted agreements contributing to significant losses this season.