Sky Secures European Football Broadcasting Rights
Sky has announced a new four-year partnership with UEFA to exclusively broadcast every match from the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League in the UK from the 2027/28 season.
The deal will see 342 European matches each season added to Sky’s line-up, frequently giving customers live football seven days a week during the European season on Sky Sports.
Speaking of Sky’s successful bid, Jonathan Licht, Chief Sports Officer at Sky, said: “I’m proud that we’re able to bring European football competitions back to Sky customers. The UEFA Europa League and Conference League have delivered some of the most exciting European stories in recent years, with English clubs consistently performing strongly and lifting trophies.
“This partnership is made possible by the strength of our business model and brand as the home of sport in the UK. Alongside the Premier League, EFL, SPFL, WSL and more, fans will now regularly enjoy domestic or European football every day of the week during the season on Sky Sports.”
In Italy, Sky has strengthened its partnership with UEFA with exclusive rights for 185 of 203 UEFA Champions League matches and all 342 matches from the Europa League and Conference League.
It’s understood that US broadcaster, Paramount has secured the rights to show UEFA Champions League matches in the UK, outbidding TNT which has the rights currently. Additionally, Amazon Prime has confirmed it had retained first pick of Tuesday matches in three major European markets.
