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 to subscribers in more than 40 countries in the region, with the deal extending through 2031.

This includes the continent’s most-watched tournament, the UEFA Champions League. 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 offerings. Canal+ also maintains exclusive rights in English- and Portuguese-speaking African countries, where its broadcaster SuperSport will continue to carry these competitions.

The agreement follows Canal+’s recent expansion in Africa, notably after acquiring the English-language South Africa-based MultiChoice last year. Media analysts note that live sports remain a key driver for consumers to accept price increases in satellite television services.

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

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