The Brazilian television network SBT has acquired the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Europa League, marking the return of this prominent football tournament to free-to-air television in Brazil after a nine-year absence. This deal, which extends from the 2021/2022 season through 2024, follows the SBT's recent acquisitions of several major football competitions. The network is expected to broadcast one match on Thursdays and hold exclusive open TV rights to the finals.
SBT has secured the Brazilian rights to air the UEFA Champions League on free-to-air television. This landmark deal, set to span three years starting from the 2021/22 season, marks a strategic shift in the broadcasting landscape, previously dominated by Rede Globo. SBT's agreement allows them to show one match per round, from the group stages to the final, totalling 13 matches across the competition. This move not only enhances SBT's sports portfolio but also brings top-tier European football action directly to the Brazilian audience, free of charge.
Brazilian free-to-air television network Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) has acquired the rights to the Copa Libertadores until 2022. SBT, who inherited the package that previously belonged to fellow FTA broadcaster Globo, will show two live Copa Libertadores matches every game week.
Brazilian network Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the 2021 Copa América tournament in Brazil. All national team matches, plus other games of the competition will be shown live throughout the course of the event. Subscribers will also be able to follow the Copa América online and live-stream matches via SBT’s accompanying app.
