Telemundo Secures Three-Year UEFA Rights Package
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The Spanish-language broadcaster will air the Champions League and other UEFA club competitions in the U.S. starting in 2027-28.
Telemundo has been awarded the Spanish-language rights to the UEFA Champions League in the United States beginning with the 2027-28 season, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports.
The three-season deal covers the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Youth League in addition to the Champions League. Per a statement from Telemundo, every match will be broadcast live across a multi-platform ecosystem consisting of the Telemundo Network, Universo, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes Ahora, which serves as the company's dedicated FAST sports channel.
Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group—which encompasses NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Group, NBC News, NBC News NOW, and NBCUniversal Local—stated that Telemundo's connection with soccer audiences makes it an ideal home for the competitions. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added that the partnership aims to bring the excellence and drama of European football to millions of viewers over the upcoming cycle.