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©  PSG
UEFA/European Cups: several TV rights deals in Switzerland and Austria (DAZN, Blue, Canal+) for 2027-2031

Several media rights agreements for the broadcasting of the European men's football competitions (Champions League, Europa League & Conference League) in Austria and Switzerland have been announced for the 2027-2031 cycle (four seasons), on 30/04/2026. In Austria: • DAZN (OTT) has secured the…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 439784
• Published on 30/04/26 at 15:00
©  Concacaf
UEFA-Concacaf: Memorandum of Understanding to develop football in the two confederations (2026-2031)

UEFA and Concacaf have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding "to support the long‑term development and growth of football across both confederations," they announced on 29/04/2026 in Vancouver (CAN) on the eve of the 76th FIFA Congress being held in the Canadian city. The agreement will run…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 439765
• Published on 30/04/26 at 13:10
©  UEFA Champions League / X
2025-26 Champions League: 1.24 million viewers for Atlético - Arsenal on Movistar in Spain

Club Atlético de Madrid (LALIGA EA Sports) - Arsenal FC (Premier League) (1-1), first leg of their 2025-26 Champions League semi-final, drew an average of 1.24 million viewers on the pay-TV channel Movistar Liga de Campeones (Telefonica Group) in Spain on Wednesday 29/04/2026 (kick-off at 21:00…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Spain
• Article # 439739
• Published on 30/04/26 at 12:00
©  UEFA
UEFA/European Cups: Canal+ renews TV rights for four European territories (2027-2031)

Canal+ has renewed its broadcasting rights to the European men's football competitions (Champions League, Europa League & Conference League) with UEFA via Relevent Football Partners in four European countries for the 2027-2031 cycle (four seasons), the broadcasting group announced on…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 439721
• Published on 30/04/26 at 11:02
©  Orange Vélodrome
Ligue 1: OM looking for new naming partner for the Stade Vélodrome as Orange (telecoms) deal nears expiry

Orange, a French telecommunications operator, will not renew its naming agreement with Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald’s) for the Stade Vélodrome beyond its expiry in June 2026, the club confirmed to News Tank on 29/04/2026. A partner of OM since 1999, Orange notably served as the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 439633
• Published on 30/04/26 at 10:00
©  UEFA / CAF
UEFA-CAF: Memorandum of Understanding to promote football development in Europe and Africa (2026-2031)

Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA, and Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding "aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa" over the 2026-2031 period, in Vancouver (west coast of Canada) on…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 439680
• Published on 30/04/26 at 09:00
©  AC Milan
2025-26 Serie A Enilive: Matchday 34 attendance (28,505 spectators on average per game)

Matchday 34 of the 2025-26 Serie A Enilive season drew an average of 28,505 spectators per game, from Saturday 24 to Monday 27/04/2026. The average stadium fill rate was 71.2%. This unusually low attendance rate was due in particular to the presence of only 8,731 spectators at the Stadio…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Professional leagues, Ticketing, …
• Article # 439667
• Published on 29/04/26 at 18:30
©  UEFA Champions League / X
2025-26 Champions League/semi-final 1st leg: head-to-head Atlético de Madrid - Arsenal FC on 29/04/2026

With a turnover of £691.5m (€820.9m as of 31/05/2025) for the 2024-25 financial year, Arsenal FC (Premier League) posted revenues nearly twice as high as those of Club Atlético de Madrid (LALIGA EA Sports, €416m), as the two clubs prepare to face each other in the first leg of their 2025-26…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Clubs, Ticketing, …
• Article # 439643
• Published on 29/04/26 at 18:00
©  FIFA
FIFA/2026 World Cup: resources to be distributed to all 48 participating teams increased to $871m (+15%)

"Given the commercial success of the 2026 World Cup, the FIFA Council agreed to increase the resources to be distributed to all 48 participating teams by a further 15%, totalling $871m (€744m)," the international federation announced following the meeting of its executive body in Vancouver (CAN…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 439641
• Published on 29/04/26 at 17:00
©  Ligue de Football Professionnel
LFP: expanded partnership with Kipsta (Decathlon), which continues as official ball supplier (2027-2032)

Kipsta, the group's sports equipment brand of Decathlon, has prematurely extended its partnership with the Ligue de Football Professionnel to become a major partner for the 2027-2032 cycle (five seasons), the LFP announced on 29/04/2026. The French brand has been the official match ball…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Sporting Goods & Brands, Professional leagues, Sponsors - Partners, …
• Article # 439631
• Published on 29/04/26 at 16:00