The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has officially opened a call for bids for the broadcasting rights to France's top-flight football league, Ligue 1. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, marking the start of the tender process for media rights to one of Europe's major domestic competitions.
The LFP, which governs professional football in France, is seeking broadcasters and streaming platforms to acquire the rights to air Ligue 1 matches for the upcoming rights cycle. The move comes as the league looks to secure its media revenue stream amid a rapidly evolving sports broadcasting landscape.
Details regarding the specific packages available, the duration of the rights period, and the deadline for submissions were not disclosed in the initial announcement. Interested parties are expected to submit their proposals through the official LFP procurement channels.
The current broadcasting arrangement has seen Ligue 1 matches distributed across multiple platforms in recent seasons, reflecting a fragmented rights market. The new tender will determine the league's media partners for the next cycle and could shape the visibility and financial outlook of French football's premier competition.
