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Ligue 1’s New TV Deal with DAZN and Canal+ Adds More Confusion and Uncertainty
The Professional Football League of France (LFP) tries to salvage TV rights through a complex partnership involving DAZN and Canal+, yet clarity remains elusive.
The LFP is once again in the spotlight. In a bid to secure the broadcast of Ligue 1, the league is considering an unusual solution: a new dedicated channel managed by both DAZN and Canal+. This plan appears more like an evasive maneuver than a solid rescue strategy. While it might breathe new life into negotiations, it predominantly reveals an increasingly opaque strategy for fans.
A shaky alliance with DAZN and Canal+
Reports from RMC Sport indicate that the LFP is working on a model where all Ligue 1 matches would be centralized on a single channel, distributed by DAZN and Canal+. This would even require BeIn Sports to relinquish its Saturday 5 PM match slot. Officially, the appointment of Nicolas de Tavernost at LFP Média’s helm is said to have improved relations with historic broadcasters. However, in reality, this hybrid solution struggles to conceal the deep-seated instability affecting the management of French TV rights in recent years.
Blurred visibility for Ligue 1
Instead of simplifying access for viewers, this proposed channel risks adding yet another layer of confusion. Where to watch the matches? At what cost? Who is responsible for what? These are questions that remain unanswered, as Ligue 1’s image continues to erode. The era of simple and transparent solutions seems definitively over for French football, which is sinking deeper into commercial opacity.
Growing concerns among clubs
For clubs, the promise of a new platform rings hollow if it doesn’t bring financial stability. Many fear another fiasco akin to Mediapro’s. Should the agreement between LFP, DAZN, and Canal+ fail, the repercussions would be disastrous for future revenue. The specter of a devalued Ligue 1 still haunts executives, and any misstep could be disastrous for the league’s competitiveness.
Ultimately, this rescue attempt appears more like a last-minute improvisation than a well-thought-out strategy. With the LFP, the situation continues to deteriorate. The hope of seeing Ligue 1 equipped with a clear and sustainable broadcasting model seems increasingly distant…
