Overview
- Sporting director Álvaro Barco called the FPF’s earlier allocation of Liga 1 rights to the current operator a nefarious decision, pointing to reported missed payments to clubs.
- Barco said Universitario will task Franco Velazco with leading a search for an alternative broadcaster that can guarantee punctual payments and compete with the existing platform.
- Universitario matches are currently carried by GOLPERU, whose contract expires at the end of 2025, creating a decision point for next season’s coverage.
- FPF president Agustín Lozano stated Universitario and Sport Boys must align with the federation’s L1 MAX/1190 Sports system for 2026, describing the requirement as non‑negotiable under competition rules.
- Barco noted TV income does not fully drive Universitario’s finances but remains a significant budget component, whereas smaller clubs rely more heavily on those payments.