ECPR signs DAZN broadcast deal
October 16, 2026



European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) and DAZN, the sports streaming platform, have entered a multi-territory broadcast agreement covering the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.

The partnership allows DAZN users in multiple markets to watch free-to-air coverage of one Investec Champions Cup match per round across multiple markets, while viewers in Italy will receive additional subscription coverage.


In Italy, DAZN will stream every Investec Champions Cup match live in English, with one match per round also available free-to-air. DAZN will also stream both matches involving Italian clubs in every round of the EPCR Challenge Cup, with Italian-language commentary, giving fans access to the country’s teams as they compete on the European stage. The new DAZN offering will complement EPCR TV, broadening the ways in which rugby fans in Italy can follow both competitions throughout the coming two seasons.

Beyond Italy, DAZN will make one Investec Champions Cup match per round available free-to-air in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the Caribbean, the Nordics, the Baltics, Benelux, Poland, the Pacific Islands, the DACH region, Brazil and Romania. DAZN will provide live and delayed broadcasts as well as on-demand content.

EPCR Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, John Barton, commented: “Expanding the international profile and accessibility of our competitions is a key priority for EPCR, and this new agreement with DAZN is an important step forward. Italy is a particularly exciting market for us, and combining free-to-air and subscription coverage, alongside EPCR TV, will give more fans the opportunity to engage with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. We’re also delighted to extend our relationship with DAZN across a broad range of international markets, helping us bring the very best of club rugby to new and existing audiences around the world.”

Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, added: “By combining EPCR’s world-class rugby competitions with DAZN’s global reach and innovative platform, we can bring the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup to more fans across more markets. DAZN’s partnership with EPCR reflects our commitment to support leading sports properties with growing their international audiences, while giving fans easier and more flexible access to the sport they love.”

The 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will feature Europe and South Africa’s leading clubs, with the pool stages kicking off on October 16th. The EPCR Finals Weekend will take place in the French sporting capital of Lyon, with the EPCR Challenge Cup Final on May 21st 2027 and the Investec Champions Cup Final on May 22nd 2027.