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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon renews UEFA Women's Football partnership until 2030
Ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro final this weekend, Amazon has announced an extension of the multi-year partnership with UEFA Women's Football until 2030. The new deal covers the UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA Women's Euro 2029, UEFA Women's Nations League and UEFA Women's Youth tournaments (U19 and U17). It also establishes Amazon as each competition's official retail sponsor. Amazon levels up its women's football shop As part of Amazon's role as the official retail sponsor, the online marketplace refreshed its Women's Football Shop ahead of the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. The new and evolved shop features thousands of products to help elevate fans' experiences with fast delivery for Prime members on eligible products. The refresh included a ticket giveaway to give fans the opportunity to get closer to the action. The shop will continue to grow, supporting all aspects of the game both on and off the pitch beyond the tournament this summer. Laura Downey, EU Head of Amazon Brand said: 'Fans and players have been the true driving force behind women's football's incredible growth, their passion and dedication have transformed this sport from grassroots up shown by another record breaking tournament in Switzerland. We're grateful to play a role in supporting this remarkable community — whether that's helping a young player find their first pair of boots, or enabling fans to show their team colours — as they continue to write the next exciting chapter of women's football.' France's Pauline Peyraud-Magnin saves a penalty kick from Germany's Sjoeke Nuesken during the UEFA Women's Euro 2025. (Photo by Molly Darlington – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) A team-up to grow women's football In order to further drive momentum, Amazon and UEFA are collaborating on key initiatives to help grow the sport: research with the UEFA Innovation Programme and Switzerland's School of Engineering and Management Vaud to address coaching gender disparities (currently only 4.5 percent of European coaches are women) and 'Off-Mute' — an AWS-powered platform where women and girls can share football experiences, identify barriers and suggest improvements to increase accessibility. Guy-Laurent Epstien, UEFA Executive Director of Marketing and UC3 Co-Managing Director, says: 'We are delighted to extend our partnership with Amazon through 2030, building on the momentum we've created together for women's football across Europe. 'Their support in growing women's football — on and off the pitch — from its dedicated Women's Football Shop to the support of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Innovation Programme, aligns perfectly with UEFA's vision for the future of the sport. This renewal represnts more than a partnership – it's a shared belief in the power of women's football and its unlimited potential for growth.' Related articles from Her Football Hub: Hannah Hampton: Defying the odds to become England's hero Exclusive: England legend Rachel Yankey opens up on emotions, Alessia Russo and Arsenal's quadruple Chloe Kelly: Shadows to silverware, an Arsenal season that changed everything
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Urgent Disney+ warning as users face an eye-watering £1k fine if they fail to follow little-known streaming rule - but are YOU at risk?
Simply watching one of the latest Disney+ steaming offerings could land users in hot water if they don't take precautions. Sports fans are in luck this year, as Disney has acquired the rights to brand new footie coverage - but there is a catch. Disney+ has bagged the rights to the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe for the next season. The tournament will be screened on Disney+ for the next five years to come, from the 25/26 season to 29/30. From October, Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream every match, and they'll be no additional cost to the monthly subscription fee, provided they have a TV license. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Even though the matches will be broadcast through a prepaid streaming service, a license is still necessary in order to view live television. If viewers are caught watching live content without a TV licence, they could be fined up to a hefty £1,000. The majority of Disney+ content has retained its exemption from the license fee - as long as it isn't broadcasted live. Disney announced this exciting new addition to their streaming platform at the end of May. 'Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe from next season, allowing fans to watch every match live at no extra cost.', the stated This development 'follows a five-year deal in which The Walt Disney Company has secured live rights to the competition from 2025/26 to 2029/30,' noted the streaming service. 'As the only place fans can watch all live matches in the competition, coverage on Disney+ will launch in October 2025, marking a new era for the UEFA Women's Champions League with the introduction of the 18-team League phase format.' Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, stated: 'The UEFA Women's Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication, and passion.' 'Bringing this incredible tournament to Disney+ customers and audiences speaks to our commitment to delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment.' 'As women's football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we're proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost.' It's unusual for streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video or Disney+ Plus to require a TV license from customers. But TV Licensing explains, 'You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch live on streaming services - such as ITVX, Channel 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now, Sky Go, Netflix and Freely.' The cost of a TV Licence recently increased from £169.50 to £174.50 per year on April 1st. Streaming giants are increasingly investing down the avenue of live production with Netflix's recent event 'Tudum LIVE' being streamed in real time exclusively on Netflix. The show - named after the sound that plays at the start of every Netflix movie - is described as 'Netflix's biggest fan party', and featured several live performances on May 31. However, while fans may have been excited to watch the show in real-time, doing so could land you with a hefty fine. The show - named after the sound that plays at the start of every Netflix movie - is described as 'Netflix's biggest fan party', and featured several live performances on May 31 The problem is that you still need a TV Licence to watch live shows - even if they are being shown on a streaming service like Netflix. At a newly-increased price of £174.50, paying for a TV Licence isn't cheap. However, it is still a lot less than the fine you might face for not having one. 'Not paying for a TV Licence could lead to a £1,000 fine if we find that you have been watching, recording or downloading programmes illegally,' TV Licensing explains on its website.
The Sun
01-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Disney+ viewers could be slapped with whopping £1,000 fine if they tune into huge new sports boost – don't take the risk
DISNEY+ viewers should be wary of an upcoming boost in sports content that could land them a £1,000 fine just for watching. Earlier this week, the streaming giant announced it had won the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe for the next five years. 2 It means that from October, fans will be able to watch every match live through their Disney+ subscription - at no extra cost. However, sports fans should be cautious of TV Licensing rules. Households require a TV Licence to watch live content - even through a streaming platform like Disney+. And being caught without a TV Licence can result in a hefty £1,000 fine. On-demand content - shows you can watch at any given moment - don't require the extra fee. It only applies if you tune into live shows and matches. In the days when streaming services hosted exclusively on-demand content, they were safe to use without a TV Licence. But with an increasing number of streamers picking up live TV content, particularly in the realm of sports, the chances of households breaking TV licensing rules has jumped. Households were given similar warning last year, when Netflix took over rights to WWE with live broadcasts taking place on the app more than ever before. TV Licensing previously reiterated the rules to The Sun in November ahead of Netflix's Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson live fight. "A TV Licence is needed to watch live content on streaming services, watch or record a TV programme on any channel and when using BBC iPlayer," a rep said at the time. "Further information is available on the TV Licensing website or via the customer services team, who can help with any queries." The TV Licence fee was recently increased by £5, jumping from £169.50 previously to £174.50 since April 1. What are the TV Licence rules? Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun, explains: A TV Licence currently costs £169.50. Some people mistakenly believe that you only need a TV Licence if you have a TV or watch BBC channels. You aren't breaking the law if you own a TV without a licence, as long as it's not hooked up to an aerial or other live broadcasting equipment - so you can use it with your PS5 for gaming for example. The basic principle is, that if you are accessing any live broadcast from any channel, whether it be through a TV or online, you must have a TV Licence. If you are recording a live broadcast to watch later, you also need a TV Licence. Watching on-demand content does not require a TV Licence - except if you're watching BBC iPlayer. Image credit: Alamy
Washington Post
31-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
CBS Sports acquires the rights to air Women's Champions League matches
NEW YORK — CBS Sports has acquired the U.S. broadcast rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League through the 2029-30 season, the network announced Saturday. All 75 matches for the upcoming season will be streamed on Paramount+, with select games aired on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. CBS Sports and UC3, the commercial partnership between UEFA and the European Club Association, announced the deal before the men's Champions League final in Munich.
New York Times
31-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
CBS Sports strikes deal for Women's Champions League in U.S.
CBS Sports has acquired the rights to the UEFA Women's Champions League in the United States. The new deal will see the broadcaster, and streaming service Paramount+, screen all 75 matches from the tournament exclusively from next season through 2030. Select matches will also be shown on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Advertisement The competition had previously been shown by DAZN and YouTube for the last four years. The agreement means CBS Sports now hold the broadcast rights to all UEFA competitions in the U.S., including the men's Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Youth League. In the women's game it also carry the NWSL, Concacaf W Champions Cup, and the Concacaf W Gold Cup. Dan Weinberg, CBS Sports' executive vice president of programming, said: 'The UEFA Women's Champions League with its world class players and elite clubs adds tremendous value to CBS Sports' premium soccer portfolio. 'CBS Sports is proud to be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League and all men's UEFA club competitions through the end of the decade, further solidifying Paramount+ as the premier and must-have destination for soccer fans.' The 2025-26 season will see the women's competition expand and mirror the men's tournament with a league phase including 18 clubs before playoffs and the knockout phase. UC3, a joint venture between UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA), co-announced the deal. 'We are delighted to expand our partnership with CBS Sports, bringing the UEFA Women's Champions League alongside the UEFA men's club competitions,' UC3's managing director Guy-Laurent Epstein added. 'As the competition embarks on an exciting new era, we look forward to CBS Sports delivering its dynamic and insightful coverage to American audiences, showcasing the highest level of women's club football in its new format over the next five seasons.' The news follows the announcement last week that streaming service Disney+ will broadcast Women's Champions League games in Europe from next season. The Walt Disney Company also agreed a five-year deal with the competition through the 2029-30 campaign. (Photo of Arsenal celebrating winning the 2024-25 Women's Champions League:)
