Telemundo Secures Spanish Rights to UEFA Champions League

Telemundo has secured exclusive U.S. Spanish-language media rights to all UEFA men's club competitions, including the prestigious Champions League, in a landmark three-season deal beginning with the 2027-28 campaign. The announcement, made on July 19, 2026, positions the network as the definitive Spanish-language home for European club soccer, ending a long-standing arrangement held by rival broadcaster Univision.

The comprehensive agreement grants Telemundo rights to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Super Cup, and Youth League. Coverage will be distributed across the network's broadcast, cable, streaming, and digital platforms, including the Telemundo Network, Universo, Peacock, and the free ad-supported streaming channel Telemundo Deportes Ahora. The network plans extensive studio programming, matchday coverage, and digital content tailored for U.S. Hispanic audiences.

The move capitalizes on the record-breaking momentum from Telemundo's coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through the tournament's semifinals, the network averaged a total audience of 6 million viewers per match, a 147% increase over the 2022 World Cup. The U.S. team's round of 16...