A few years ago, French football had the idea of opening up to platforms, by entrusting the TV rights of Ligue 1 to Amazon, via video premium. To the chagrin of historical diffusers as Canal+.
The least we can say is that this turn did not solve all the problems of the LFP, far from it. But the fact is that these new media are increasingly investing in the world of sport, especially that of football. While Apple TV has offered the MLS, and Netflix will broadcast in the United States the next two women's World Cup, this is another actor who arrives.
This is Disney+. According to the Guardian, the American giant has just acquired the rights of the female Champions League for the years to come, in several European countries, including the United Kingdom. The team confirms, and adds that this agreement also concerns France, for the period from 2025 to 2030.
After Dazn, here is Disney+
In recent years, the League of Female Champions has been broadcast worldwide by Dazn, between 2021 and 2025. Without being able to monetize its product, the British platform had opted for clear dissemination after a few years. This season's final, between Barcelona and Arsenal, will be broadcast on the L'Equipe channel on Saturday.
It is in any case an additional loss for Dazn, who had recovered the TV rights of Ligue 1 for five years, in 2024. But we know that the adventure will stop after a single season, while the LFP discusses with the platform of Len Blavatnik to recover its subscribers for the creation of its own chain.
To return to Disney+, the Guardian indicates that the American platform has 25 million subscribers around the world. A beautiful showcase for women's football?
