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LFP Approves Dedicated Ligue 1 Channel at €14.99 After Canal+ Withdrawal

Non-exclusive distribution talks are underway with Free, Orange, SFR, DAZN and Prime Video following Canal+ withdrawal.

Photo d'un micro de la Ligue 1 Uber Eats prise le 3 novembre 2023 lors d'un match entre le Paris SG et Montpellier, au Parc des Princes
La LFP diffusera la Ligue sur sa propre chaîne à partir de la saison 2025-2026.
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Ce qui était considéré en fin de saison dernière comme un plan B hautement hasardeux est devenu l’unique issue de secours du football français, à présent.

Overview

  • The LFP board unanimously authorized a Ligue 1 TV and digital platform to be managed by LFP Media for the 2025–26 season.
  • Subscription pricing has been set at €14.99 per month with a promotional rate of €9.99 for viewers under 26.
  • Eight live matches per weekend will stream on the new service while BeIN Sports retains the ninth game under a €78.5 million agreement.
  • Canal+ declined to distribute the platform and LFP Media is pursuing carriage deals with ISPs and streaming services.
  • A production partner will be chosen this week between 21 Production and Mediawan, with distribution partners and on-air talent to be unveiled at a July 10 press conference ahead of the August 15 launch.