Overview

• The Consumer Association of Germany (vzbv) has filed a class action lawsuit against DAZN, alleging unlawful price increases during active contracts in 2021 and 2022.
• DAZN raised its monthly subscription fee from €11.99 to €14.99 in August 2021 and then to €29.99 in August 2022, while annual fees surged from €119.99 to €149.99 and later to €274.99.
• The lawsuit argues that DAZN's price adjustment clauses were too vague, preventing consumers from understanding the justification for the increases.
• A 2024 Munich court ruling deemed DAZN's price adjustment terms invalid, strengthening the case for affected customers, although the ruling is not yet final.
• Consumers impacted by the price hikes can join the lawsuit by registering with Germany's Federal Office of Justice, with potential reimbursement for overcharges if the case succeeds.