Disney+ Scores UEFA Streaming Rights in Sweden & Denmark; Canal+ Secures Champions League for Poland

April 30, 2026
Disney+ Scores UEFA Streaming Rights in Sweden & Denmark; Canal+ Secures Champions League for Poland
  • Disney+ has secured rights to UEFA men’s club competitions in Sweden and Denmark for the 2027/28 to 2030/31 seasons, including the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

  • In Poland, Canal+ renews exclusive rights to the UEFA Champions League.

  • In Austria, DAZN will continue to show most UCL matches, with Sky airing the top match each matchday; SportTV will cover the first-choice game, while LiveMode and others will secure related rights for Portugal.

  • Packages not yet listed will be communicated later for Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia (UMCCs) and Romania (UEL/UECL) as applicable.

  • At the time of publication, the exact reaction from major governing bodies and Disney+ had not been disclosed.

  • UEFA described the bidding as highly competitive, signaling a shift toward streaming and digital-first platforms.

  • UC3, UEFA’s joint venture with European clubs, announced the winning bidders; Relevent Football Partners was appointed to handle TV and sponsorship tenders.

  • The move is expected to boost UEFA revenues in the European Union, according to coverage from The Guardian.

  • The article notes a recent high-profile Champions League moment (PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich) to illustrate the ongoing excitement of UEFA club football.

  • The auction covers rights in markets including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Central America, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, South America, Sweden, and Switzerland.

  • Bidders offer a mix of full rights, highlights, and standalone rights such as the Champions League final, with packages tailored per market.

  • The deal reinforces Canal+’s commitment to delivering premier European football to fans.

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