Eleven Sports scores Belgian football for 5 years
March 19, 2020
Eleven Sports Belgium has secured the exclusive rights to Belgian domestic football for the next five years.
Eleven will bring fans in Belgium all the action from the Belgian First Division A, the First Division B, the women’s Super League, the Belgian Cup and the Belgian Super Cup from 2020/21 until 2024/25.
Eleven said it will now focus on “creating a network of TV and digital platforms for Belgian football, which offers fans the ultimate matchday experience and unmissable content around the biggest games”.
Marc Watson, Executive Chairman, Eleven Sports Group, said: “In these uncertain times, we are pleased to have some positive news to share with Belgian football fans. This is the first time Eleven has secured the domestic rights to one of European football’s major leagues. It is a milestone moment for the progress of our group and testament to the quality of our team and the fan-centric platform that we have built up in Belgium since 2015. It is also thanks to the fantastic support we have received from our local partners. We are dedicated to continuing to work through these current challenges to bring the best content possible to our fans around the world.”
Guillaume Collard, Managing Director of Eleven Sports Belgium and Luxembourg and Group Head of Acquisitions, added: “The Pro League’s decision to grant us the rights to Belgian football for the next five years is an important moment for Eleven Sports Belgium. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience to fans, clubs and the Pro League, and playing our part in growing the Belgian game. We would like to thank the Pro League and the clubs for the efforts they have made over the past few weeks to bring everyone together around our ambitious project, in these difficult times.”
Eleven Sports Belgium also has rights to La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and FA Cup football.