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Wednesday briefing: New Ligue 1 media rights tender could spell end for Ligue 1+

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26 August 2026 - 4:30 AM

LFP Media are preparing to launch a new tender for Ligue 1 broadcasting rights before the end of 2026, potentially ending the league’s reliance on its own Ligue 1+ platform, according to RMC Sport.

The tender could be launched as early as October, with LFP Media seeking interest from broadcasters and digital platforms. The process comes after Ligue 1+ attracted an average of 1.1 million subscribers during its first season.

A French sports television executive told RMC Sport that

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