Telemundo Secures Spanish-language UEFA Champions League Rights
WHO:
The New York Times - Telemundo Enterprises chairman Luis Fernandez stated, “There are two major brands in world soccer: World Cup and Champions League.”
Deadline - Telemundo is the U.S.-based network that has secured the rights.
WHAT:
The New York Times - Telemundo has acquired the U.S. Spanish-language rights to the Bundesliga, Germany’s top soccer league.
The New York Times - The new deal will also include UEFA’s Europa League, Conference League, and Super Cup.
The New York Times - Telemundo will air games on Telemundo, the Peacock streaming platform, Universo, and Telemundo’s free ad-supported streaming channel.
The New York Times - The total Champions League prize pool distributed in 2025-26 was a record $2.8 billion.
The New York Times - PSG received nearly $160 million for winning the 2026 title, across performance and “value pillar” payments.
The New York Times - The 2028 Champions League final will be held in Munich.
Deadline - Telemundo has acquired the Spanish-language rights to all of UEFA's men's club competitions.
Deadline - The deal includes the Spanish-language rights for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
WHERE:
Deadline - The rights are for the U.S. market.
WHEN:
The New York Times - The 2030 World Cup will be held across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with opening matches slated for Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Deadline - The deal is for three seasons and begins with the 2027-28 season.
WHY:
The New York Times - César Conde, Chairman of NBC News Group, highlighted the historical success of the 2026 World Cup coverage and the exclusive arrival of the UEFA Champions League in Spanish starting in 2027.
The New York Times - Telemundo's acquisition follows record-setting TV ratings during the 2026 World Cup, indicating strong U.S. TV viewer interest in Spanish-language telecasts of soccer.
(UPDATED July 19, 2026 20:14 UTC)
Telemundo Enterprises chairman Luis Fernandez emphasized the significance of the World Cup and Champions League as the two major brands in world soccer. In a significant move, Telemundo has secured the U.S. Spanish-language rights to the Bundesliga, Germany’s premier soccer league. Looking ahead, the 2030 World Cup is set to take place across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with opening matches scheduled for Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 19:18 UTC)
Telemundo has secured a new deal to broadcast UEFA’s Europa League, Conference League, and Super Cup, alongside the Champions League. This comes after record-setting TV ratings during the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a growing interest in Spanish-language soccer broadcasts in the U.S. Additionally, the 2028 Champions League final is set to take place in Munich, with PSG having earned nearly $160 million for their 2026 title win.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 17:16 UTC)
Telemundo has secured the Spanish-language rights to all of UEFA's men's club competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, specifically for the U.S. market. This exciting deal will span three seasons and is set to kick off with the 2027-28 season. Fans can look forward to enjoying top-tier European soccer in Spanish starting in just a couple of years.