Overview
- UEFA named preferred bidders with Paramount+ set to show the majority of Champions League matches in the UK from 2027 to 2031, Amazon keeping the Tuesday first-pick package, and the BBC carrying Wednesday highlights.
- Sky Sports confirmed it will exclusively broadcast the Europa League and Conference League in the UK for four seasons starting in 2027/28.
- Reports put the combined UK rights value for Paramount+, Sky and Amazon at more than £1.6 billion over four years, an increase of over 20% on the current cycle.
- TNT Sports, the incumbent since 2015/16, will lose UEFA club competitions after 2026/27 but retains Premier League and FA Cup rights until 2029.
- The rights split across multiple platforms will require many UK fans to add another subscription to watch the Champions League from 2027.