Canal +, the big announcement!

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

Canal +, the big announcement!

According to information disclosed this Thursday by the daily L’Equipe, the Canal + group has extended its broadcasting rights to the Premier League.

The Premier League on Canal + is not over. The encrypted channel has extended its broadcasting rights for the English championship for an additional three years, until 2028, according to the newspaper’s information The Team. The current contract between the two parties runs until 2025 and is estimated at around 75 million euros per season.

Canal+ has already extended its broadcasting rights for the European Cups (Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League) for the period 2024-2027, the Top 14 until 2027 as well as MotoGP and Formula 1 until 2029.

Waiting for Ligue 1?

The Professional Football League recently launched its call for tenders for Ligue 1 TV rights for the period 2024-2029. And Canal +, a historic partner of French football, plans to come back, despite strong tensions with the LFP. “We are not stopping ourselves from making an offer”would have confided an internal source to Europe 1. The auctions will take place on October 17.

Avatar photo

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

Leave a Comment