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LFP and DAZN Finalize Settlement, Ending Ligue 1 TV Rights Dispute

The agreement resolves financial and legal conflicts, with DAZN exiting as principal broadcaster and the LFP pursuing its own dedicated channel.

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La LFP et DAZN ont annoncé vendredi 2 mai 2025 avoir trouvé un accord mettant fin à leur litige judiciaire.
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Overview

  • DAZN will pay the remaining €140 million owed for the current Ligue 1 season and drop its €573 million lawsuit against the LFP.
  • The streaming platform will no longer broadcast eight of nine Ligue 1 matches per matchday starting next season.
  • The settlement allows the LFP to explore the creation of a dedicated Ligue 1 channel, with a progress review planned for the end of May.
  • DAZN has expressed interest in supporting the new channel, offering a potential €100 million investment.
  • Nicolas de Tavernost's recent appointment as head of LFP Media has been credited with facilitating the resolution and advancing the channel project.