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Paramount+ and Amazon Win 2027–31 Champions League Rights in Germany

The UC3 auction run by Relevent shifts the competition to US streaming platforms, increasing fragmentation for viewers.

Overview

  • Paramount+ is reported to have secured the bulk of matches, including the Tuesday top game and most Tuesday/Wednesday fixtures, while Amazon takes the Wednesday showcase and has confirmed its deal.
  • DAZN loses Champions League rights in the 2027/28–2030/31 cycle but is reported to have acquired the Europa League and Conference League, as Sky and RTL receive no Champions League packages.
  • Several outlets report that Netflix could carry the Champions League final from 2027, though UEFA has not confirmed this and German law would require free-TV access if a German club reaches the final.
  • The sale featured four live-rights packages and introduced a new worldwide ‘Global Topspiel’ option, which went unsold according to multiple reports.
  • German fans would need at least four subscriptions to watch Bundesliga and Champions League from 2027, potentially five if the final is on Netflix, while the current Amazon/DAZN setup remains in place until 2027.