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2d ago

LFP and DAZN Resolve Legal Dispute, Open Door to In-House Ligue 1 Channel

The agreement ends DAZN's Ligue 1 broadcast rights after this season, secures €140 million in payments, and initiates plans for a league-run 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

  • The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and DAZN have reached a mediated settlement, resolving their legal dispute over Ligue 1 TV rights.
  • DAZN will pay the remaining €140 million owed for this season before ceasing its role as the primary Ligue 1 broadcaster next season.
  • The LFP board approved a roadmap to explore launching a 100% Ligue 1 channel starting next season, with a progress review set for late May.
  • DAZN has offered €100 million to co-invest in the potential league-run channel, while Canal+ has re-entered discussions as a possible partner.
  • This development follows DAZN’s earlier claims of piracy issues and unmet subscriber targets, which strained its €400 million-per-year deal signed in 2024.