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Paramount Wins Champions League Rights, Shifts UK Broadcast Landscape

11/20/2025

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Paramount Skydance has won the rights to broadcast most Champions League matches in the UK for 2027–2031, outbidding TNT Sports.
The bid surpasses the £1 billion current deal, signaling a major shift in the domestic market.
Amazon Prime retains the first pick of Tuesday matches across major European markets.
UEFA expects TV rights value to rise from £2.9 billion, following an auction managed by Relevent Football Partners.

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Story summary

Paramount Skydance has won the rights to broadcast most Champions League matches in the UK for 2027–2031, outbidding TNT Sports.
The bid surpasses the £1 billion current deal, signaling a major shift in the domestic market.
Amazon Prime retains the first pick of Tuesday matches across major European markets.
UEFA expects TV rights value to rise from £2.9 billion, following an auction managed by Relevent Football Partners.