LaLiga signs three‑year co‑exclusive TV rights deal with Disney+ and for France
LaLiga has sealed a three‑year co‑exclusive broadcasting agreement with streaming giants Disney+ and for the French market, ending its long‑standing partnership with from the 2024‑25 season onward. The deal will see ten league fixtures each season streamed on the second‑tier tier of both platforms, giving French supporters the freedom to choose their preferred service.
Under the new arrangement, Disney+ and will each carry a share of the live matches, while the remaining fixtures will continue to be available through traditional pay‑TV partners. This dual‑platform approach is designed to broaden the league’s reach and cater to differing viewer habits across the country.
Financially, the contract is projected to lift LaLiga’s rights income by roughly 10 %, a margin the league intends to use to safeguard profit margins and fund a series of growth initiatives across its operations. The additional revenue stream is also earmarked for investment in digital products and fan‑engagement programmes.
The partnership fits into a broader strategy to diversify LaLiga’s distribution network and align with operators that boast a strong footprint in Europe and beyond. By pairing a dedicated sports broadcaster with a global entertainment platform, the league hopes to extend its brand visibility while maintaining high‑quality coverage.
“We needed a change and wanted to partner with operators that have a strong presence in Europe and the rest of the world,” LaLiga president Javier Tebas said. “We have chosen two players that are very present in Europe and globally and that are investing heavily in football and LaLiga.”
Tebas highlighted the complementary nature of the two services, noting that while is a sports‑focused platform, Disney+ offers a vast entertainment ecosystem that can reinforce the LaLiga brand. “Disney+ is less centred on sport but remains valuable for brand development,” he added.
Beyond France, the co‑exclusive model is intended to keep LaLiga a key distributor in Spain while expanding its footprint into markets such as Belgium, Portugal, the United States and South America. The league also sees the new legal streaming options as a tool to further curb illegal streaming, building on the progress made in reducing piracy over the past two years.