April 2 – ESPN has renewed its exclusive media rights agreement in Central America, South America and the Caribbean with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the 2025-2028 cycle.
The rights covered include the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, Champions League Elite and Champions League Two. Matches will be broadcast across all ESPN platforms, including ESPN on Disney+.
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The AFC is delighted to renew our media partnership with ESPN, who have been strong supporters of Asian football and played a key role in expanding the reach of our competitions well beyond the borders of our Continent.
“This deal demonstrates the remarkable appeal and stature of the AFC’s world-class competitions, and we thank ESPN for their firm belief in the future of Asian football.”
Established in 1989 in South and Central America and 2007 in the Caribbean, ESPN’s network will deliver Asian football to more than 40 million homes across the regions.
Michael Walters, VP Programming & Acquisitions ESPN International, said: “At ESPN, our main goal is to serve the sports fan with a vast array of sportive events and our experts’ analysis. We’re thrilled to renew this agreement, so that audiences in Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean can continue to enjoy the AFC’s competitions in real time through ESPN’s linear channels and Disney+.”
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