It's happening again! ZDF is bringing you condensed Champions League recaps every Wednesday night. This long-term partnership with UEFA, which will last until 2027, includes live telecasts of the final, weekly linear highlights, and permission to use clips from each Wednesday game starting at 11:00 PM.
First up, ZDF will live-stream the unveiling of the new competition draw on Thursday at 6:00 PM on "sportstudio.de" and their media library. Then, on September 18 at 11:00 PM, they'll debut a one-hour TV show packed with highlights. With the exception of the final, live Champions League games can only be watched on paid streaming platforms like DAZN and Prime Video.
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Interestingly, the broadcasting and streaming rights for the EUFA Champions League in Spain are primarily managed by Telefónica. They acquired a three-year deal worth €1.1 billion, which includes the group and knockout stages. Telefónica plans to distribute these rights to over-the-top providers like DAZN Spain and Mitele Plus, offering varied package options and prices.
Customers can also access live Champions League streams through Movistar+, which is available on various devices. Meanwhile, in Germany, Sky Deutschland typically holds the broadcast rights, while in the UK, BT Sport and BT Sport Ultimate take the helm. But these details aren't specified in the available sources.
