ESPN has acquired the broadcast rights for the Spanish La Liga in Argentina and other countries in South America, covering Spain's premier football competition. The deal encompasses live coverage of matches and a comprehensive range of additional content. This includes match highlights, detailed pre-and post-game analyses, and a series of programs offering deeper insights into the league and its players. ESPN plans to distribute this content across its multiple platforms, addressing diverse viewer preferences in engaging with La Liga.
ESPN has secured exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for Germany’s Bundesliga in Latin America until 2026 after signing a five-year deal. As part of the arrangement with Bundesliga International, viewers in nine countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela will be able to access Bundesliga games and corresponding content in both English and Spanish. Live broadcasts of all matches will be featured on ESPN’s exclusive Star+ platform, while at least three matches per matchday will be featured on ESPN’s family of linear channels.
ESPN Chile has renewed its broadcast rights for the English Premier League (EPL) for the seasons from 2022-23 to 2024-25. This deal gives Chilean fans access to comprehensive EPL coverage, including exclusive broadcasts of live matches, match highlights, and full replays. The content will be available across ESPN Chile's linear channels and through the Star+ streaming service.
ESPN has secured South American media rights to the English Premier League for the 2022-2025 period. The Disney-owned broadcaster’s major deal covers all 380 matches every season and includes free-to-air, pay-tv, and streaming mediums. Live coverage is to be carried out on the Star+ platform. ESPN’s Premier League content extends to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
ESPN International has renewed its broadcasting rights for the UEFA Champions League through 2024. This agreement includes live telecasts of the matches, a rich array of highlights, and expert analysis in Latin America. The deal ensures that Hispanic-speaking audiences in Latin America continue to enjoy Europe's premier club football competition. ESPN's coverage has agreed to feature a comprehensive selection of Champions League games across their various platforms, including streaming portals.
ESPN International maintains the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Europa League in Spanish-speaking Latin America for the 2021-2024 cycle. This extension allows ESPN to provide comprehensive tournament coverage in Argentina and other South American territories, including many matches each season. ESPN's Europa League broadcast rights comprise live games, replays, and highlights across various multimedia platforms, catering to a diverse regional audience.
