Paramount Secures UK Champions League Rights from 2027

Paramount Global has secured the bulk of UEFA Champions League broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom, marking a significant shift in the landscape of European football coverage starting from the 2027-28 season. The American media company outbid competitors in a competitive auction, paying more than the current £1.3 billion deal held by TNT Sports, which will lose its rights to the competition after over a decade.

The new four-year agreement, running through 2031, positions Paramount as the primary UK broadcaster for the Champions League, Europe's premier club tournament. Sources familiar with the negotiations indicate Paramount submitted a record-breaking offer exceeding £1 billion, surpassing expectations and securing priority access to Wednesday night matches as well as exclusive coverage of the final. Amazon Prime Video will maintain its existing arrangement, retaining first pick of Tuesday evening games, a perk it has enjoyed under a current three-year deal for 17 select matches per season.

In a broader redistribution of UEFA's club competition rights, Sky Sports will reclaim coverage of the Europa League and Conference League, bringing continental action back to the...