According to French media outlet L'Equipe, the new season
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The league will open on August 16, but no broadcaster has been confirmed yet. Last September, Ligue 1's 2024-2029
broadcasting right
Tenders were opened and the league hoped to sell for no less than €700 million. However, despite the price being reduced to 500 million euros, no suitable buyer could be found, leaving the issue of the broadcasting rights unresolved.
The Ligue 1 federation is currently considering several alternatives. One option is the creation of a 100% Ligue 1 channel by beIN Sports and its exclusive distribution by French television group Canal+. However, Canal+'s unwillingness to offer additional distribution contracts and invest significant funds makes this option uncertain.
Another alternative would be for Ligue 1 to build its own channel, with a subscription set at €25 per month and sold to all operators on a non-exclusive basis. By partnering with several distributors, Ligue 1 hopes to secure some minimum margin to ensure revenue from the channel's operation.
Despite the existence of these options, the Ligue 1 federation is wary of rushing to launch a self-built channel due to disagreements between beIN and Canal+. In order to find the best solution, the Ligue 1 federation is actively strengthening its ties with the market operators in the hope of finalizing a preferred partner.Orange and Amazon are considered as potential partners.
Ligue 1 wants more content in exchange for higher investment to ensure a smooth broadcasting of the new season. As time goes by, Ligue 1 will need to find the right broadcaster as soon as possible to satisfy fans' viewing needs and ensure the smooth running of the league. Fans will be waiting to see if this issue can be resolved soon.
