After acquiring media rights to various domestic football competitions in the Netherlands, international sports broadcaster ESPN is expected to show live matches from the Dutch Cup until 2030.
Despite objections from Dutch telecom providers, ESPN has extended its broadcasting rights for the Dutch football league Eredivisie until 2030. The deal was finalized in a general meeting involving Eredivisie CV and the 18 participating clubs. Critics, including telecom companies like Delta Fiber and KPN, had called for regulatory intervention, alleging that the exclusive talks with Disney, ESPN's parent company, violated cartel rules. The agreement is anticipated to increase revenue for various Dutch football competitions and their respective teams.
