Telemundo Acquires U.S. Spanish-Language TV Rights to Champions League and Other UEFA Competitions Telemundo has secured the U.S. Spanish-language television rights to the UEFA Champions League, marking a significant expansion of its soccer broadcasting portfolio. The three-year deal, set to begin with the 2027-28 season, will also include coverage of UEFA’s Europa League, Conference League, and Super Cup. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the partnership underscores Telemundo’s growing influence in the U.S. soccer market. The rights will be distributed across multiple platforms, including Telemundo’s linear network, Peacock streaming service, Universo, and its free ad-supported streaming channel. This move builds on Telemundo’s existing U.S. Spanish-language rights to the Premier League, U.S. men’s and women’s national teams, Olympic soccer, and Liga MX, which includes deals with Mexican clubs Chivas Guadalajara, FC Juarez, and Tigres UANL. Telemundo Enterprises chairman Luis Fernandez emphasized the strategic importance of the Champions League, stating, “After a truly memorable World Cup for Telemundo, if you ask what comes next, the answer is simple: Champions League. The greatest stars — including Mbappe, Lamine, Haaland, Dembele — have now signed on with Telemundo, and Telemundo will bring them to its audience.” The Champions League, featuring 36 of Europe’s top clubs, is regarded as the pinnacle of club soccer. Its structure includes a 36-team league phase, a 16-team knockout round, and a 16-team final bracket with two-leg matches. The tournament’s prize pool for the 2025-26 season reached a record $2.8 billion, with winners like Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) receiving nearly $160 million for their 2026 title win.#peacock #uefa_champions_league #telemundo #universo #luis_fernandez
