LFP launches tender for Ligue 1 TV rights for 2027-2032

The LFP launched its tender on Tuesday for Ligue 1 television rights covering the five seasons 2027-2032, with all matches grouped into a single package with no subdivision.

Audiovisual companies interested have one month to consult the documentation and exchange with the league’s services. A steering committee composed of Vincent Labrune, his collaborators and a representative from investment fund CVC oversees this five-week period. Candidacy files must be submitted before Monday, December 7.

The LFP has set a confidential reserve price. If no offer reaches it, the league reserves the right to engage in direct negotiations with the most serious candidates, or even extend the operation of Ligue 1+ for the 2026-2027 season. Launched in 2025, the LFP’s in-house channel is expected to generate approximately 150 million euros in revenue for clubs at the end of the current season.

This process comes as Canal+, the championship’s former historic broadcaster, has still not shown interest in Ligue 1 rights, although the group already offers all European competitions. The cable operator could nevertheless position itself as a distributor of third-party channels, particularly in the event of a return by beIN Sports. Among potential candidates are also global digital platforms such as Disney+, Paramount and Amazon Prime Video.