UEFA / European Cups: Canal+ Group acquires exclusive TV rights for sub-Saharan Africa (2027-2031)

News Tank Football - Paris - News #450121 - Published on 04/08/26 at 14:05
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The Canal+ Group has acquired, from UEFA via Relevent Football Partners, the exclusive broadcasting rights to the European men's football competitions (Champions League, Europa League & Conference League) in sub-Saharan Africa for the 2027-2031 cycle (four seasons), the group announced on 4 August 2026.

As the exclusive French-language broadcaster of the the Wednesday first-pick Champions League match, the Champions League final and the Super Cup for the 2024-2027 cycle, Canal+ has now secured the full and exclusive media rights, in all languages, to all three competitions for the next cycle.

Under the agreement, Canal+ will broadcast the matches in French, while SuperSport will provide coverage in English and Portuguese. SuperSport is owned by South African operator MultiChoice, whose…

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