CBS became the new home for the UEFA Europa League in 2020, after Turner’s contract with the European football confederation was prematurely terminated, following a five-month halt of the club tournament due to the Coronavirus pandemic. CBS carried out free streaming of all UEFA Europa League matches live in USA on CBS All Access, right after taking over broadcast rights from Turner.
CBS’ multi-platform deal with UEFA means that live Europa League coverage in USA will continue on cable television, mobile platforms and online through 2024, as the commercial broadcaster has already acquired 2021-2024 rights for the competition.
English-language live Europa League coverage will be handled by CBS Sports and Paramount+, whereas CBS Sports HQ may participate in the live airing of Europa League draws. CBS Sports Digital may join the latter to show match highlights. Paramount+ will stream every UEFA Europa League match live in USA throughout the agreement’s period, whereas CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network will show marquee matches every game week.
CBS will additionally produce original content, as well as full replays. Exclusive Europa League clips will further be distributed to CBS’ social channels online.
Following Turner’s decision to opt out of its UEFA contract, CBS began coverage of the UEFA Champion League in August 2020. The American commercial broadcaster had initially acquired Champions League rights in USA for the 2021-2024 period; however, with Turner backing out of their deal for Europe’s primary club soccer competition, CBS was given the chance to start airing the Champions League in USA on its television and digital platforms two seasons early.
As part of the agreement, CBS Sports and Paramount+ will show all UEFA club competitions, including the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League until 2024.
Paramount+ will stream all UEFA Champions League matches live online every season till the end of the deal, whereas CBS Television and CBS Sports Network will televise three big games every match day. Champions League broadcasts on CBS will be carried out in English language, along with auxiliary programming and match highlights.
CBS Sports has secured broadcast rights to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) until 2025 after signing a four year deal. As per the terms of their arrangement, CBS will cover over 80 matches from the Scottish Premiership, as well as the second-tier Scottish Championship and the Scottish League Cup, which is presently known as the Premier Sports Cup. Matches will be both shown via live broadcasts on CBS Sports Network, while others will be live-streamed on Paramount+, ViacomCBS’s paid streaming service. Highlights will include coverage of all Old Firm clashes featuring Celtic and Rangers, plus additional bonus content.
CBS Sports has secured exclusive broadcast rights for England's Women Super League matches until the end of the 2023/24 campaign after signing a two-year deal. This arrangement begins at the start of the 2022/23 season, and features matches shown both on CBS Sports Network as well as on Paramount+. A total of 57 matches will be broadcast during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 terms, with CBS Sports Network covering some games and the majority being featured on Paramount+.
CBS has acquired exclusive rights to the Italian Serie A in USA. The American sports broadcaster has agreed to show live Serie A matches on its subscription streaming service Paramount+ from 2021 through 2024. Linear television networks, including CBS Sports Network, may air some of the games as well. In addition, all 380 Serie A matches have been made accessible on the streaming service Paramount+.
CBS and the National Women’s Soccer League have agreed a broadcast deal in USA for the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. CBS and CBS Sports Network will televise live 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup games, whilst OTT service Paramount+ will stream the matches.
CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network will combine to show live NWSL games. OTT streaming service Paramount+ will provide live exclusive streams as well.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
CBS has acquired exclusive English-language rights to the Men’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers for the 2022 tournament. CBS will show live matches on subscription streaming platform Paramount+. Fixtures aired live will only include those played outside of USA and Mexico.
