Netflix is expected to bid for the global rights to show one Champions League match per round as part of a shake-up of Uefa’s broadcast deals that the European governing body believes will earn at least €5billion (about £4.4billion) a year.
Uefa and the European Football Clubs (EFC) organisation — formerly known as the European Club Association — are changing the way they sell the TV rights to the Champions League and other European club competitions from the 2027-28 season.
The biggest change is one designed to appeal to the global streaming platforms and it is understood Netflix has already been sounded out to gauge its interest. Amazon already shows one Champions League match per round in the UK, Germany and Italy, while Apple has the global rights to Major League Soccer.