DAZN Secures UEFA Broadcast Rights in Israel for Four Seasons
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
DAZN, a streaming platform controlled by Len Blavatnik, has won the broadcast rights for UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League in Israel for four seasons, starting in 2027/28. This acquisition ends long-standing rights held by "Sports Channel" and "Charlton." The move is part of DAZN's global strategy, with potential resale of rights to local Israeli companies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- DAZN, controlled by Len Blavatnik, won Israeli broadcast rights for UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
- The rights cover four seasons, from 2027/28 through 2030/31.
- This acquisition ends "Sports Channel's" continuous Champions League broadcast since 1995.
- "Charlton," owned by Eli Azur, will also lose rights to the Europa and Conference Leagues.
- DAZN may resell some or all of the acquired broadcast rights to Israeli companies.
International streaming platform DAZN, controlled by billionaire Len Blavatnik, has secured the broadcast rights for the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League in Israel. The deal, won through a UEFA tender on Wednesday, November 4, covers four seasons, from 2027/28 to 2030/31. This marks a significant shift for the Israeli sports broadcasting market, ending long-held rights for incumbent broadcasters. The "Sports Channel," owned by the RGE group of the Rekanati family, has broadcast the Champions League continuously since 1995, with these rights considered its primary asset. "Charlton," owned by Eli Azur, which currently holds rights for the Europa League and Conference League, will also be impacted. A source in the media market indicated that DAZN's acquisition is part of a broader international strategy, and the possibility exists that DAZN may resell some or all of these rights to Israeli companies.
