The global streaming platform, DAZN has renewed exclusive rights to broadcast LALIGA matches live in Italy and Portugal for an additional five years.
This extension agreement sees the subscription-based streaming service deliver Spanish top-flight football in both countries until the conclusion of the 2028-2029 season.
The deal grants the streaming service subscribers access to a comprehensive package of LALIGA content. This includes live and on-demand broadcasts of all 380 matches played per season, ensuring fans never miss a single moment of the action. Additionally, the sports streaming service will air Spain’s second division, the Segunda Division, with coverage extending to the promotion playoffs. Subscribers can also expect a wealth of supplementary content, including highlights, news updates, and in-depth analysis to keep them informed and entertained throughout the season.
DAZN’s continued partnership with the Spanish top-flight league strengthens its position as a leading player in the European sports streaming market. By securing exclusive rights in Italy and Portugal, the platform solidifies its commitment to delivering premium football content to its subscribers. This extension follows DAZN’s successful broadcast of LALIGA matches in both countries since 2018. The company further bolsters its LALIGA portfolio by holding domestic broadcast rights in Spain and possessing similar exclusive deals in other European territories.
Stefano Azzi, CEO of DAZN Italia, said, “We are proud that DAZN remains the exclusive owner of LALIGA rights in Italy for another three years. The long-standing collaboration that we have started with the highest Spanish Football League continues and confirms, consolidating it, our role as a reference partner. It is an honour to have been chosen again for the broadcast in Italy. We are sure that together we will continue to offer the best sports product to all fans, bringing the show of the great Spanish football in an increasingly interactive and exciting phase”.
Jorge Pavão de Sousa, Managing Director of DAZN Portugal echoed this sentiment, adding, “We’ve been working with LALIGA since 2018 and we’re proud to renew our agreement with one of the competitions most admired by the Portuguese, for more five years. DAZN will continue to offer the best of European Football and this renewal means that next season sports fans will be able to watch LALIGA, Liga F, Premier League, Bundesliga and all of UEFA’s competitions on a single broadcaster – DAZN”.
Javier Tebas, President of LALIGA, said, “At LALIGA we always look for best-in-class partners to deliver Spanish football to fans everywhere. And we are delighted to continue working with DAZN in countries with the historic football tradition that Italy and Portugal have.
Melcior Soler, LALIGA’s Audiovisual Director, said, “After six years working together in Italy and in Portugal, and now also in Spain, we are convinced that fans will continue to enjoy the excitement and talent of LALIGA to the fullest through DAZN”.
DAZN is a streaming service dedicated to sports fans. It offers live and on-demand broadcasts of various sporting events, including popular leagues like boxing, MMA, and some football (soccer) matches.
Recently, the Spanish top flight has also announced a multi-year partnership with the trading broker, Exness.
The 2023-24 LALIGA season is heating up as it approaches its final stretch. FC Barcelona (FCB) looking to defend their title but Real Madrid CF (RM) surged ahead and currently lead the table with a commanding eight-point lead over their arch-rivals.