The Exciting Acquisition of UEFA Women’s Champions League Rights by CBS Sports
In a significant move for soccer fans in the United States, CBS Sports has announced it has acquired the broadcasting rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League through 2030. This comes as CBS prepares to air the much-anticipated 2025 UEFA Men’s Champions League final, marking a crucial step in expanding its soccer portfolio.
Beginning with the upcoming season, viewers can look forward to all 75 matches of the UEFA Women’s Champions League streaming on Paramount+. Additionally, select matches will be available on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. This expanded coverage will encompass league play, a newly added knockout phase playoff round, and the grand UEFA Women’s Champions League final. This exciting opportunity reflects the growing importance and popularity of women’s soccer in recent years.
“The UEFA Women’s Champions League, with its world-class players and elite clubs, adds tremendous value to CBS Sports’ premium soccer portfolio,” stated Dan Weinberg, Executive Vice President of Programming for CBS Sports. His enthusiasm is evident as he expresses pride in being the home for both the UEFA Women’s Champions League and all men’s UEFA club competitions through the end of the decade. This commitment underscores Paramount+ as a must-have destination for soccer enthusiasts looking to catch all the action.
Previously, the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Women’s Champions League were shared between DAZN and YouTube for four years. With CBS Sports taking the reins, this transition signifies a fresh approach to coverage, indicated by their dedication to elevating the quality and reach of women’s soccer programming in the U.S.
This agreement not only enhances CBS’s soccer broadcasting rights but also solidifies its position as a major player in the competitive landscape of sports media. CBS already holds extensive rights to all UEFA competitions, which include the men’s Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, and Youth League. Furthermore, its commitment extends to women’s competitions in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Concacaf W Champions Cup, and the Concacaf W Gold Cup, showcasing a holistic approach to soccer coverage.
Guy-Laurent Epstein, Managing Director at UC3, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are delighted to expand our partnership with CBS Sports, bringing the UEFA Women’s Champions League alongside the UEFA men’s club competitions.” He emphasized the excitement surrounding the competition as it enters a new era, anticipating that CBS Sports will deliver dynamic and insightful coverage, highlighting the highest level of women’s club football in its new format over the coming seasons.
The acquisition of the UEFA Women’s Champions League rights represents a pivotal moment for women’s soccer in the U.S. Broadcasting organizations are increasingly recognizing the demand and interest in women’s sports. With more infrastructure and dedicated platforms, there’s optimism for further growth and development in this arena.
As the 2023-2030 seasons unfold, fans can expect a rich array of matches featuring top talent, dramatic rivalries, and critical stakes, promising to elevate the profile of women’s soccer even further in America. CBS Sports’ commitment to covering these matches underlines a hopeful future for women’s sports in mainstream media.
