Champions League final still not free to air despite pressure
Summary
Fans will have to pay to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain, as TNT Sports decided not to make the game free to watch. This is the first time since the tournament began in 1992 that the final is not available on free TV.Key Facts
- The Champions League final will be shown by TNT Sports, which requires a subscription to watch.
- This is the first Champions League final since 1992 that is not free to watch on TV.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and fan groups have asked TNT Sports to make the final free, but the company refused.
- UEFA wanted the final to stay free to air but the broadcaster has the final decision on how to show it.
- Highlights will be available on BBC Sport’s website and social media after the match, with full coverage later on BBC TV and radio.
- TNT Sports took over from BT Sport in 2023 after being rebranded by Warner Bros Discovery.
- TNT Sports will lose the Champions League rights in 2027, which will then move to Paramount+.
- The cheapest subscription for HBO Max, which streams TNT Sports content, is £4.99 per month.
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