EFL renews beIN Sports deal across 27 territories until 2028
The English Football League (EFL) has signed a four-year extension of its broadcast rights agreement with pay-TV provider beIN Sports across 27 territories.
The renewal runs until the end of the 2027/28 season, and covers the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well as France, Australia and New Zealand.
As per the agreement, more than 300 fixtures will air on the Qatari network each season. This includes 155 EFL Championship matches, 38 League One and Two games, and all 93 Carabao Cup fixtures for the first time.
The extension was brokered by Pitch International, which represents the EFL’s media rights across Europe and MENA.
Domestically, the EFL is receiving expanded broadcast coverage for the 2024/25 campaign, with more then 1000 fixtures set to air on the newly launched Sky Sports+ channel throughout the season.
Ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, the EFL also struck a four-year US broadcast deal with Paramount-owned CBS.
“In addition to being the oldest football league in the world, the EFL is also one of the most competitive football ecosystems globally,” said Mohammad Al-Subaie, CEO of beIN MENA.
“BeIN is proud to see its relationship with the EFL extended until the end of the 2027-28 season, by which time we will have been together for more than 18 years.
“We look forward to four more years of drama and tension, talent and determination, and delighted to continue to provide our subscribers access to the finest moments and greatest matches from every corner of English football.”
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