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Paramount Wins UK Rights for Most Champions League Matches From 2027
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 9, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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From 2027, Paramount+ will broadcast most Champions League matches in the UK, overtaking TNT Sports. Amazon retains some rights.
Paramount+ to Broadcast Most UK Champions League Matches from 2027
LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. media company Paramount+ will show the majority of Champions League soccer matches in Britain from 2027 to 2031 after it beat the current main broadcaster TNT Sports in an auction, UC3 said on Friday.
Amazon's Prime Video retained the first pick of Tuesday matches in Britain and two other European markets, said UC3, a joint venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs, which sells the rights for the competition.
TNT Sports, previously known as BT Sport, has shown Champions League matches since the 2015-16 season.
The joint venture between British broadband company BT Group and Warner Bros Discovery Inc said it would still have a strong soccer offer, including English Premier League, as well as an extensive portfolio of other premium sports.
On losing the Champions League rights, it said: "Ultimately we remained committed to the approach that made financial sense for our business, and for our customers."
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; Editing by Kate Holton)
Key Takeaways
- •Paramount+ wins majority of UK Champions League rights from 2027.
- •Amazon retains first pick of Tuesday matches in Britain.
- •TNT Sports loses rights but retains Premier League coverage.
- •UEFA and European Football Clubs manage the rights auction.
- •BT Sport has aired Champions League since 2015-16 season.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paramount wins UK rights for most Champions League matches from 2027
1What is an auction?
An auction is a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. It is commonly used for selling items like artwork, real estate, and broadcasting rights.
2What is a broadcaster?
A broadcaster is an organization or individual that transmits audio or video content to the public through various media channels, including television, radio, and online platforms.
3What is the Champions League?
The Champions League is an annual club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring the top teams from various European leagues competing for the title.
4What is a media company?
A media company is an organization that creates, publishes, or distributes content across various platforms, including television, radio, print, and digital media.
5What is a joint venture?
A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more parties collaborate to undertake a specific project or business activity, sharing resources, risks, and profits.
