One lot, five seasons
The French league (LFP) launches its call for tenders for Ligue 1 broadcast rights on Tuesday, November 3. Candidates have until Monday, December 7 to submit complete bids. The deal would cover the 2027-28 season through 2032, and it comes only a year and a half after the league moved to its own Ligue 1+ platform.
Only one lot is on offer: all nine matches each weekend, exclusively. Bidders can choose between two setups, a classic sale of the rights or exclusive distribution of Ligue 1+. The league’s reserve price stays confidential, and a winner is not guaranteed on December 7. If nobody reaches the reserve, the LFP can open direct talks with the market.
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Who might bid
The league says several outfits, American and established ones, have shown concrete interest. Canal+ boss Maxime Saada was cautious, saying the group will not spend money it cannot recover and does not really need the rights. beIN Sports could eye a return, and Disney+, which took the Spanish league rights this season, is seen as a serious contender. Paramount and Amazon are also mentioned as possible entrants.
Timing matters too. An exit clause in the Ligue 1+ distribution contracts must be triggered before the end of March, so November gives the league room to work. The LFP has also said the process will only count as a success if revenue clearly beats the projected Ligue 1+ trajectory, not merely the platform’s current income.
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