Globo and Paramount Will Broadcast Libertadores Matches
The broadcasters secured rights to 41 matches per season starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Soccer
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CONMEBOL has finalized media rights agreements with Globo and Paramount+ for the Libertadores Package C. Each broadcaster will air 41 matches per season beginning in 2027.
Why it matters
The deal secures a significant slate of elite South American club football for both platforms, including the tournament final for each. The brokering of these rights was supported by the sports marketing agency IMG.
Each broadcaster will air 41 matches per season under the new rights package. Both Globo and Paramount+ have secured the rights to include the tournament Final in their respective coverage schedules.
The players
CONMEBOL
This is the governing body for association football in South America and the primary organizer of the Copa Libertadores.
Globo
Globo is a major Brazilian media conglomerate and one of the largest commercial television networks in the world.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is a global subscription video-on-demand service owned by Paramount Global.
IMG
IMG is a prominent global sports, events, and talent management company that provides consulting for media rights deals.
The details
The agreements were finalized with consultation and support from the international sports marketing agency IMG. This arrangement establishes a stable broadcasting framework for the upcoming tournament seasons.
Timeline
The new broadcasting rights agreements will commence in 2027.
Season Trajectory
These agreements signal a broader shift toward diversified, multi-platform media distribution for elite South American football. The inclusion of two major outlets helps stabilize the reach of the Libertadores tournament as it enters the next cycle.
Viewers can expect 41 matches per season to be split between Globo and Paramount+ starting in 2027. This distribution ensures that the tournament final will remain accessible through both network and streaming channels.
The takeaway
Fans should prepare for a consistent broadcast schedule with 82 total matches featured across two platforms starting in 2027. This long-term alignment allows viewers to plan their subscription access well ahead of the tournament start.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Advanced-television.
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