Disney and Skydance are potential bidders for the Ligue 1 rights
Disney and Skydance are considering a bid for the Ligue 1 broadcasting rights from 2027, according to Bloomberg. On 3 November, the Professional Football League (LFP) launched a tender process covering five seasons, from 2027/2028 to 2031/2032, with bids to be submitted by 3 December. The tender specifications set out by the LFP… are based on a single package. Bidders may either bid to broadcast all matches or for the exclusive distribution of Ligue 1+, the platform launched by the LFP in August 2025. The League is therefore not only seeking a traditional broadcaster, but also a player capable of integrating into its own OTT service. Domestic rights for professional French football have fallen to around €180 million per season, a far cry from the previous cycle, which exceeded €1…