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Posted on November 20, 2025
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Telefonica and UEFA have signed a $1.68 billion per season deal for broadcasting rights in Spain, covering major European tournaments over four seasons starting in 2027.
MADRID (Reuters) -Telefonica and UEFA signed a deal worth 1.46 billion euros ($1.68 billion) a season for the broadcasting rights in Spain over four seasons starting in 2027 of the Champions League and Europa League tournaments, the Spanish telecoms group said on Thursday.
The deal also includes rights for the Conference League and the Super Cup, it added.
($1 = 0.8667 euros)
(Reporting by Charlie Devereux; editing by David Latona)
Broadcasting rights are legal permissions granted to a company or organization to transmit content, such as sports events, on television or other media platforms.
The UEFA, or Union of European Football Associations, is the governing body for soccer in Europe, responsible for organizing national and club competitions, including the Champions League.
A telecom company provides communication services such as telephone, internet, and television services, often through wired or wireless networks.
The Champions League is an annual club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring top teams from various European leagues competing for the title.
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