CBS has secured the English-language broadcast rights for the UEFA Champions League in the United States until the end of the 2029-30 season. The six-year contract, valued at $1.5 billion, marks a significant yearly increase compared to CBS's previous deal with UEFA. The new contract kicking off from the 2024-25 season will make CBS Sports the home for the Champions League finals in the USA, with games available for streaming on Paramount+ and select matches broadcast on CBS Sports Network and CBS. Paramount+ will serve as the go-to streaming platform for the UEFA Champions League, offering viewers the convenience of streaming live matches and accessing an extensive library of UEFA-related content. On-demand matches will remain available to stream on Paramount+ for some time, allowing subscribers to watch every minute of every game as either direct streams or replays. CBS Sports aims to cater to its diverse audience's preferences and viewing habits by combining linear networks and streaming options. The package includes UEFA Champions League highlights and auxiliary programming.
CBS has renewed its American English-language broadcast rights for the UEFA Europa League, extending its coverage through the 2029-30 season. With the new contract starting from the 2024-25 season, CBS Sports will televise select UEFA Europa League matches, bringing live action to viewers across the United States. The partnership also includes streaming rights with games on the popular Paramount+ streaming platform. Soccer fans will have the opportunity to witness the drama and excitement of the Europa League on both traditional television and through the convenience of on-demand streaming across various devices. This deal—part of a larger agreement encompassing other UEFA club competitions—solidifies CBS Sports as a premier destination for European football in the United States.
CBS Sports has secured the broadcast rights for the UEFA Super Cup in the United States in an extended agreement with UEFA that runs through 2030. Live Super Cup matches are expected to be streamed on Paramount+ throughout the period of the deal.
CBS Sports has expanded its coverage of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) by adding 22 additional regular season matches to be streamed on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. This extension of coverage is part of an agreement with the NWSL that was established in November 2023. Under this agreement, CBS Sports is set to broadcast up to 12 matches each season on its main network, including several postseason matches and the Championship match, with up to 10 more matches shown on the CBS Sports Network each year.
Additionally, CBS Sports is providing extensive NWSL coverage through its dedicated women’s soccer show "ATTACKING THIRD," along with other programs like "MORNING FOOTY," "BOX 2 BOX," and "SCORELINE." These programs are part of CBS Sports' efforts to cover a wide range of aspects of women's soccer, including digital content on CBSSports.com, the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, and social media through the @AttackingThird accounts.
The 24-hour soccer channel CBS Sports Golazo Network also supports this coverage. This means that fans in the USA can watch the NWSL live at no additional cost on several platforms, including connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App, as well as on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, LocalNow, and CBSSports.com, in addition to Paramount+.
The United Soccer League (USL) matches will be broadcast across CBS platforms under a multiyear rights agreement extending through the 2027 season. This includes the airing of 100 matches annually on the CBS Television Network, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and the CBS Sports Golazo Network. The arrangement specifies that the USL Championship final will be aired on the CBS Television Network and simulcast on Paramount+, with over 20 matches scheduled for CBS Sports Network and at least 75 slated for broadcast on the Golazo Network.
American broadcaster CBS has secured the broadcasting rights for the Scottish League Cup until the end of the 2024/25 season. Throughout the period of the deal, live Scottish League Cup games may be shown on CBS Sports Network and streaming service Paramount+.
CBS has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Scottish Championship in a deal that runs through 2025. As part of the long-term agreement with the SPFL, CBS Sports will air at least 85 matches annually from the Scottish Championship, alongside the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish League Cup.
CBS Sports has secured broadcast rights to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) until 2025 after signing a four year deal. As per the terms of their arrangement, CBS will cover over 80 matches from the Scottish Premiership, as well as the second-tier Scottish Championship and the Scottish League Cup, which is presently known as the Premier Sports Cup. Matches will be both shown via live broadcasts on CBS Sports Network, while others will be live-streamed on Paramount+, ViacomCBS’s paid streaming service. Highlights will include coverage of all Old Firm clashes featuring Celtic and Rangers, plus additional bonus content.
The Concacaf Nations League is broadcast in English in the United States by CBS Sports under a multi-year media rights partnership. This arrangement entails the provision of more than 200 matches via the streaming platform Paramount+, a service launched by ViacomCBS. While traditional TV channels from CBS may not carry these games, specific coverage, including pregame and postgame analysis, is available through the CBS Sports Golazo Network in addition to Paramount+.
CBS Sports has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the AFC Women's Asian Cup in the United States. A series of live Women's Asian Cup matches may be streamed on Paramount+ through 2024.
CBS Sports has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the AFC Asian Cup on its streaming service, Paramount+. As part of the multi-platform agreement with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), live Asian Cup games will be streamed until 2024.
CBS Sports has secured exclusive American broadcast rights for the AFC Asian Champions League until 2024. Paramount+ subscribers can now enjoy the tournament's matches live online and on mobile devices.
CBS Sports has secured the broadcast rights to the Argentine Primera Division until 2024. As part of a multi-platform agreement with Argentine Football Distribution (AFD), CBS Sports will stream every Primera Division match on Paramount+, the OTT subscription streaming service.
CBS Sports has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the Copa de la Liga Profesional. Fans can catch all the Copa action live on Paramount+ online and on various mobile devices.
CBS has acquired exclusive rights to the Italian Serie A in USA. The American sports broadcaster has agreed to show live Serie A matches on its subscription streaming service Paramount+ from 2021 through 2024. Linear television networks, including CBS Sports Network, may air some of the games as well. In addition, all 380 Serie A matches have been made accessible on the streaming service Paramount+.
CBS Sports has secured exclusive broadcast rights for England's Women Super League matches until the end of the 2023/24 campaign after signing a two-year deal. This arrangement begins at the start of the 2022/23 season, and features matches shown both on CBS Sports Network as well as on Paramount+. A total of 57 matches will be broadcast during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 terms, with CBS Sports Network covering some games and the majority being featured on Paramount+.
Paramount+ has added the Supercoppa Italiana to its catalog of live sports content from 2021 to 2024 in USA, after CBS acquired exclusive rights to a host of Italian soccer competitions for the 2021-2024 cycle.
CBS has recently secured the broadcast rights for the Brasileirão, also called Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. With an exclusive focus on streaming, CBS will provide extensive coverage of the top-flight Brazilian league through its popular OTT platform, Paramount+. Soccer enthusiasts in the United States can now enjoy the thrill of every Brasileirão match, immersing themselves in the intense competition and witnessing the skills of top clubs like Flamengo, Santos, Corinthians, and Palmeiras. Paramount+ emerges as the go-to streaming destination for fans, offering a seamless and immersive viewing experience. This acquisition ensures that fans have unparalleled access to the Brasileirão and can immerse themselves in the captivating world of Brazilian soccer through CBS's robust streaming platform.
CBS Sports has secured an exclusive broadcast deal for the 2023 U.S. Open Cup. As part of this landmark agreement, CBS Sports owns the exclusive rights to televise all matches of the competition, including the Semifinals and Final. The 2023 U.S. Open Cup matches are live on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+ in the USA.
CBS Sports has secured the rights to broadcast the NWSL Challenge Cup. CBS Television Network may air the highly anticipated final and additional matches as part of the agreement. Paramount+, the subscription streaming service, is also set to stream NWSL Challenge Cup games live. The coverage allows fans to enjoy the thrilling competition and support their favorite teams on television and online throughout the tournament.
CBS Sports has secured the rights to broadcast National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) matches, providing extensive coverage for fans across various platforms. As part of a multiyear media rights agreement, CBS Sports and Twitch may exclusively present NWSL matches for three seasons starting in 2020. Viewers can catch the thrilling action on CBS and CBS Sports Network. Paramount+ may stream most of the games every season, with select fixtures, including the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, NWSL Playoffs, and the NWSL Championship, aired live on CBS and streamed simultaneously on Paramount+. This comprehensive coverage ensures that NWSL fans in the USA can enjoy their favorite teams and players on traditional television and digital platforms.
CBS Sports has secured a broadcast deal to provide comprehensive coverage of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Fans can enjoy live match broadcasts of all 31 games on CBS Sports Golazo Network and CBS Sports Network. The partnership ensures that viewers have access to the tournament's matches from the group stage onwards, including key fixtures. Additionally, CBS Sports Golazo Network offers a convenient streaming option, allowing fans to watch the majority of the games for free via the CBS Sports website.
CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network will combine to show live NWSL games. OTT streaming service Paramount+ will provide live exclusive streams as well.
CBS and the National Women’s Soccer League have agreed a broadcast deal in USA for the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. CBS and CBS Sports Network will televise live 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup games, whilst OTT service Paramount+ will stream the matches.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
