French television giant Canal+ has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Men’s Club competitions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Starting in mid-2027, Canal+ will broadcast the biggest UEFA matches, including the highly popular Champions League, to subscribers in more than 40 countries in the region until 2031.

In French-speaking Africa, Canal+ Sport will regain full coverage of the Champions League and, for the first time, add the Europa and Conference leagues to its programming. Canal+ will also maintain exclusive rights in English- and Portuguese-speaking African countries, with its broadcaster SuperSport continuing to carry the competitions.

This deal is part of Canal+'s ongoing expansion across the African continent, following its acquisition of the English-language South Africa-based MultiChoice last year. Media analysts note that live sports remain the most compelling reason for households to accept price increases for satellite television services.

Canal+ is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France.

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