Telenet adds Dutch language Champions league rights to Play Sports
DECEMBER 1, 2023 11.03 EUROPE/LONDON BY JULIAN CLOVER

Telenet’s Play Media has secured the Dutch language broadcasting rights to the UEFA Champions League.

From 2024 to 2027, the Flemish cablenet will also broadcast the UEFA Europe League & UEFA Conference League.

“These rights fit perfectly within our long-term vision concerning entertainment and will consequently structurally contribute to our customers’ viewing experience and the value of their package,” said Dieter Nieuwdorp, Chief Commercial Officer Residential & SOHO.

Telenet also has the rights to the Premier League, Formula 1, ATP & WTA tennis and FIH Hockey Pro League.

Free-to-air Champions League rights will be split between commercial broadcasters RTL and VTM for the 2024-27 cycle.