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Official Football Broadcasters in United States

Premier League on NBC and Peacock; Champions League and Serie A on CBS and Paramount+; LaLiga and Bundesliga on ESPN; Ligue 1 on beIN Sports.

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Licensed Sports Networks in United States

Broadcasters holding live rights to the competitions we cover, per announcements for the 2026/27 season.

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NBC / Peacock

App: Peacock

Competitions Licensed:
Premier League

League-level rights in United States for the 2026/27 season. The channel for a specific match can vary; check NBC / Peacock's own listings.

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CBS / Paramount+

App: Paramount+

Competitions Licensed:
UEFA Champions LeagueSerie A

League-level rights in United States for the 2026/27 season. The channel for a specific match can vary; check CBS / Paramount+'s own listings.

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ESPN

App: ESPN app

Competitions Licensed:
La LigaBundesliga

League-level rights in United States for the 2026/27 season. The channel for a specific match can vary; check ESPN's own listings.

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beIN Sports

App: TOD (MENA) / beIN Sports app

Competitions Licensed:
Ligue 1

League-level rights in United States for the 2026/27 season. The channel for a specific match can vary; check beIN Sports's own listings.

Regulatory Framework & Digital Copyright Compliance in United States

In United States, television and internet streaming rights for association football are governed by statutory copyright laws. Domestic telecommunication regulators actively enforce ISP-level blocking orders against unauthorized media redistribution networks.

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Broadcast Intelligence FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: Football in United States

Answers to common questions regarding sports television packages, blackout rules, and official apps in United States.

Authorized rights in United States are typically accessible through flexible standalone digital passes (such as NOW Sports or discovery+ in the UK, Peacock and Paramount+ in the USA, and TOD in MENA) that do not require long-term cable contracts.