Disney and Skydance in the running for Ligue 1 TV rights from 2027

Disney and Skydance are among the potential candidates to acquire Ligue 1 television rights for the 2027-2032 period, according to information from Bloomberg reported by L’Équipe. The Professional Football League (LFP) has launched an official call for tenders, with a submission deadline set for December 3, 2026.

For Disney, this interest is part of a sports expansion strategy in France already well underway. The group broadcasts all La Liga matches on Disney+, as part of a partnership with DAZN, and holds the rights to the women’s Ligue des Champions until 2030. Ligue 1 rights would represent a new piece in this portfolio.

Skydance, for its part, has significantly expanded its sports portfolio since its merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The group now controls Eurosport, TNT Sports and HBO Max. An entry into the French football market would nevertheless represent a first for the company.

The LFP has structured its call for tenders around two options: the acquisition of broadcasting rights for all championship matches, or exclusive distribution of Ligue 1+, the League’s proprietary platform. This dual format aims to maximize the commercial value of the product for the five seasons to come.

Disney and Skydance are not alone in the race. Canal+, beIN Sports and Amazon could also examine the file, according to the same sources. French football, whose TV rights have suffered significant devaluation in recent years, hopes that this international competition will restore attractiveness to its championship.