ESPN has renewed its Premier League rights in South America, Brazil and the Caribbean through 2028, along with the Emirates FA Cup in South America and Brazil.
In detail, the new agreements extend these rights for both competitions for the next three seasons in Argentina, Brazil, the Caribbean, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Michael Walters, VP of Programming and Acquisitions at ESPN International, said: “The Premier League and Emirates FA Cup are two of the most renowned sporting competitions in the world and play a key role in ESPN’s continued growth. That’s why we’re thrilled to extend our partnership with them for another three years.”
The broadcaster has stressed the significance of these competitions for its market position, particularly with the Premier League’s popularity in these regions. The deal grants exclusive broadcasting rights across its multimedia ecosystem, including Disney+’s streaming platform, reaching over 103 million households monthly.
Guillermo Tabanera, SVP GM Sports Multiplatform and GM Distribution and Partnerships Disney Latam, commented: “ESPN has been broadcasting in Brazil for more than 25 years and in the rest of South America for 13 years, and this new agreement through 2028 reinforces ESPN’s commitment and strong partnership with the English Premier League.
“The long-term presence of top-tier European football competitions such as the Premier League and Emirates FA Cup on ESPN and Disney+ allows us to further enhance our unrivalled live event offering.”
Due to the global appeal of Premier League clubs, they attract fans worldwide, enabling them to secure commercial partnerships beyond their home markets. While international interest is widespread, North America and Asia are currently considered the most lucrative regions for expansion.
Paul Molnar, the Premier League’s Media Director, emphasised the league’s satisfaction with ESPN’s renewed commitment.
“We are delighted that ESPN has decided to extend its long-standing partnership with the Premier League for another three years,” Molnar added.
“ESPN provides fans with excellent coverage of the league through live game broadcasts and extensive programming, and we are thrilled to continue to be a central part of its live sports programming.”
Football reamains a high priority for ESPN, however, earlier this week it announced its exit from the baseball business, opting out of its contract for national broadcast rights for Major League Baseball (MLB) next season.
