DAZN-Pro League Dispute Continues
DAZN's negotiations with Belgian TV operators, Proximus and Telenet, over the carriage of Jupiler Pro League matches have yet to yield a wholesale deal.
Despite DAZN retaining exclusive domestic live rights to the Pro League for 2025/26–2029/30, talks broke down over pricing and packaging in July.
DAZN has prepared for an OTT-first season and has moved to increase free-to-air visibility in the absence of operator agreements.
Meetings between DAZN and the League have taken place to address the distribution impasse, with fresh pressure from consumer regulators.
DAZN retained exclusive domestic live rights to the Pro League for 2025/26–2029/30 on reduced terms of around €83–84 million a season.
- DAZN is in a standoff with Belgian TV operators over carriage of Jupiler Pro League matches.
- Negotiations with Proximus and Telenet have not yielded a wholesale deal.
- DAZN has prepared for an OTT-first season unless acceptable carriage terms emerge.
Author's summary: DAZN's dispute with Belgian TV operators continues over Pro League matches carriage.