Netflix Is Said to Prepare Bid for UEFA Club Competitions Under New Global Packages
UEFA has opened a revamped tender inviting global, platform‑level bids.
Overview
- The Times, cited by French outlets, reports that Netflix is preparing an offer for rights to the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
- Le Parisien says Netflix is exploring a package to stream at least one Champions League match per matchday worldwide in the 2027–2030 cycle.
- UEFA has restructured its sales to allow cross‑border bundles and has appointed Relevent to handle the new rights process.
- UEFA marketing chief Guy‑Laurent Epstein touted "innovative" packages, and president Aleksander Čeferin emphasized reaching new audiences through digital platforms.
- Unnamed sources quoted by The Times project a revenue uplift of at least 10% to about €5 billion annually, though no formal Netflix bid or deal has been announced.