Hollywood eyes French football
Walt Disney Co. and Skydance Corp. are considering a bid for Ligue 1’s broadcast rights from 2027 to 2032, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, a story picked up by L’Équipe. Neither group has confirmed anything.
The French league (LFP) opened its tender the week of Monday 2 November. Financial offers are due by 3 December.
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Why Canal+ is the real question
Canal+ sits at the centre of the debate. The broadcaster swapped Ligue 1 for the European cups, whose rights it holds until 2031 for a little under 480 million euros a season, and it does not appear to need the French championship.
That opens a door for others. Disney+ has gradually moved away from its historic partnership with Canal+ and already plays in sports rights, having joined DAZN in acquiring La Liga, a deal that cost beIN Sports.
Skydance, Netflix and the limits
Skydance, whose group includes Paramount Pictures and CBS News, is harder to read. It is still tied to Canal+ through distribution agreements, as is Apple TV, and that limits how freely it can move. Netflix is expanding its live sport but still leans toward one-off events rather than a full league.
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