Building upon Telemundo’s record-breaking coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the network solidifies its position as the home of world-class soccer for U.S. Hispanic audiences
MIAMI, FL — July 19, 2026 — Telemundo, the leading Spanish-language home of world-class soccer in the United States, today announced it has acquired from UC3 the exclusive Spanish-language media rights in the U.S. for all UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) men’s club competitions including the UEFA Champions League for three seasons, beginning with the 2027/28 season. The deal also includes exclusive rights to the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Youth League.
Under the agreement, Telemundo will deliver comprehensive live coverage of every UEFA Champions League season across its industry-leading portfolio of broadcast, cable, streaming and digital platforms, including the Telemundo Network, Peacock, Universo and Telemundo Deportes Ahora, the company’s dedicated FAST sports channel. Telemundo’s coverage will include every match of the competition, supported by comprehensive studio programming, expert analysis, original digital content and extensive match-day coverage designed specifically for U.S. Hispanic audiences. Leveraging NBCUniversal and Telemundo’s world-class production capabilities and multi-platform distribution, fans will have more ways than ever to experience the UEFA Champions League throughout each season. Additional programming details and coverage plans for all UEFA men’s club competitions will be announced closer to the start of the 2027/28 season.
“The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer tournaments, bringing together many of the world’s greatest teams and players in one of the most prestigious competitions in sports,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News Group, which includes NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Group, NBC News, NBC News NOW and NBCUniversal Local. “We are delighted to partner with UC3 to bring the excitement, passion and drama of the UEFA men’s club competitions to Spanish-speaking fans across the United States. Telemundo’s commitment to excellence and its deep connection with soccer audiences make it an outstanding home for the UEFA Champions League.”
On the heels of Telemundo’s record-breaking performance during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, this acquisition further cements its position as the definitive home of world-class soccer for U.S. Hispanic audiences across every major viewing platform, adding the UEFA Champions League to an unmatched portfolio of premium sports programming including Premier League, Bundesliga, US Men’s and Women’s National teams, Liga MX clubs CD Guadalajara, FC Juárez, and Tigres UANL and Olympic soccer.
Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President and Chair of the UC3 Board, said: “UEFA club competitions represent the very highest level of club football, and their popularity continues to grow globally. This agreement with Telemundo reflects both the strength of our competitions and the passion of Spanish-speaking fans in the United States. We look forward to working together to deliver unforgettable moments and bringing the drama, excitement and excellence of European football to millions of viewers over the next cycle.”
“Coming off the unprecedented success of Telemundo’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, we are excited to dedicate our expertise and resources to present the very highest level of club soccer tournaments to millions of passionate fans across the United States,” said Luis Fernandez, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “We are ready to deliver the best world-class experience for all US Hispanics through the full power of Telemundo’s broadcast, cable, streaming and digital platforms.”
Widely regarded as the most prestigious annual club tournament in world soccer, the UEFA Champions League features Europe’s elite teams competing for one of the most coveted trophies in sports. The tournament reaches hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide each season and showcases many of the game’s biggest global stars, iconic clubs and unforgettable moments. From the league phase through the knockout rounds and the UEFA Champions League final, the competition consistently ranks among the most-watched annual sporting events around the world, underscoring the tournament’s unique ability to combine premium competition, iconic clubs, historic rivalries and appointment viewing at global scale.
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About UC3
UC3 unites European football’s governing body UEFA and European Football Clubs (EFC), representing more than 800 top European clubs, around a new vision for managing commercial rights to UEFA club competitions (the “UCCs”). It is the commercial entity responsible for generating revenues from the UCCs and creating value for our partners. UC3 oversees the management, sales and delivery of all commercial rights (including media, sponsorship and licensing rights) for UEFA’s elite men’s and women’s club competitions.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup™ and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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