Telemundo will deliver live coverage of every UEFA Champions League match across its portfolio of platforms, including the Telemundo broadcast network, Universo, Peacock and Telemundo Deportes Ahora.
Telemundo has acquired the exclusive Spanish-language media rights in the United States for all UEFA men’s club competitions for three seasons, beginning with the 2027/28 campaign.
The agreement with UC3 includes the rights to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Youth League, further strengthening NBCUniversal Telemundo’s sports portfolio following its coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Telemundo will deliver live coverage of every UEFA Champions League match across its portfolio of platforms, including the Telemundo broadcast network, Universo, Peacock and Telemundo Deportes Ahora, the company’s FAST sports channel. The coverage will also feature studio programming, expert analysis, original digital content and extensive matchday coverage. Additional programming details will be announced closer to the start of the 2027/28 season.
“The UEFA Champions League represents the pinnacle of club football, bringing together many of the world’s best teams and players in one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group. “We are thrilled to partner with UC3 to bring the excitement of UEFA men’s club competitions to Spanish-speaking fans across the United States.”
With this agreement, Telemundo expands a premium sports rights portfolio that already includes the Premier League, Bundesliga, the US Men’s and Women’s National Teams, Liga MX clubs CD Guadalajara, FC Juárez and Tigres UANL, as well as Olympic football.
Aleksander Čeferin, President of UEFA and Chair of the UC3 Board, highlighted the growing global appeal of UEFA club competitions. “This agreement with Telemundo reflects both the strength of our competitions and the passion of Spanish-speaking fans in the United States. We look forward to working together to bring the drama, excitement and excellence of European football to millions of viewers throughout the next cycle,” he said.
Luis Fernández, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, said the company aims to build on the success of its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. “We are ready to deliver a world-class experience to Hispanic audiences by leveraging the full power of Telemundo’s broadcast, cable, streaming and digital platforms,” he said.
Widely regarded as the world’s premier annual club football competition, the UEFA Champions League brings together Europe’s elite clubs each season and consistently ranks among the most-watched sporting events worldwide, making it one of the most valuable properties in the global sports rights market.
