Disney+ to broadcast live men’s Champions League games for the first time

• Several European countries, including Sweden, covered

• Auction outcome will be welcomed by clubs and leagues

Disney+ has secured live rights for men’s Champions League matches for the first time, with Uefa attracting a new buyer in the auction of broadcast packages for its flagship club competition.

Disney has been named as the preferred bidder in several European countries, one of which is understood to be Sweden, in the auction of 19 TV markets for the 2027-31 cycle that concluded this week.