Fox Latin America Secured EPCR Broadcast Rights
The network will provide coverage of the 2026-27 Champions and Challenge Cups across Latin American regions.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Other Sports
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Fox Latin America has acquired the broadcast rights for the 2026-27 EPCR Champions and Challenge Cups. The agreement secures coverage across Mexico, Central America, South America excluding Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Belize.
Why it matters
The deal significantly expands regional accessibility for rugby fans, as coverage for these competitions was previously restricted to EPCR.TV. It represents a major distribution shift for the top-tier Champions Cup and the second-tier Challenge Cup fixtures.
The agreement encompasses the 2026-27 rugby season for both major European tournaments. Fox Latin America will leverage assets and production elements acquired from Tigo Sports Channel in April 2026 to support its expanded sports portfolio.
The players
Fox Latin America
This network is a major media entity that provides sports and entertainment content throughout the Latin American region.
EPCR
European Professional Club Rugby is the organization responsible for managing the top-tier Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup.
The details
Fox will distribute the tournaments through its existing network of linear channels and digital streaming platforms. The move follows the network's April acquisition of Tigo Sports Channel programming infrastructure.
Timeline
Fox acquired Tigo Sports Channel assets in April 2026.
The agreement was officially unveiled on October 7, 2026.
The 2026-27 campaigns are scheduled to begin the weekend of October 16-18, 2026.
The tournament finals are scheduled for mid-May 2027.
Season Trajectory
This deal fundamentally alters the broadcast landscape for European rugby, moving high-stakes matches from niche streaming to widespread regional cable. It positions Fox to dominate the rugby viewership market in South and Central America throughout the upcoming season.
Viewers in the designated regions will gain access to matches via standard linear and streaming channels rather than needing a dedicated EPCR.TV account. The transition simplifies the viewing experience for all knockout and group-stage fixtures starting in October.
The takeaway
This partnership ensures that high-profile rugby matches reach a broader audience through integrated production and broadcasting assets. Fans should confirm their local provider's channel lineup before the opening weekend matches scheduled for mid-October.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportcal.
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