Serie A renews media rights deal with CBS through 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Serie A announced an extension of its media rights agreement with CBS, ensuring that English-language broadcasts will continue on CBS platforms, mainly Paramount+. The extension covers all top-flight matches, a minimum of 20 Coppa Italia games, and every Supercoppa Italiana match, totaling 420 broadcasts for next season. This renewal follows a previous agreement in 2024 and is valued in the low eight figures annually, a notable reduction from the $75 million per year deal signed in 2021. After the 2026-27 season, Serie A plans to re-evaluate its media rights in the U.S. market amid rising interest due to American players competing in the league. Currently, European soccer's presence in the U.S. faces challenges as other leagues struggle to secure strong broadcast partnerships.
- •CBS will broadcast 420 Serie A matches next season.
- •The deal includes at least 20 Coppa Italia games and Supercoppa Italiana matches.
- •The renewal is valued in the low eight figures annually.
- •Serie A intends to re-enter the U.S. market after the 2026-27 season.
- •Interest in Serie A may increase with American stars playing in the league.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — CBS, Serie A extend media rights agreement through 2026-27
"After testing the open market, Serie A will continue its media rights partnership with CBS for another season. The league and network announced the extension on Thursday, which will keep all of the top-flight Italian soccer league’s English-language broadcasts on CBS platforms, primarily Paramount+. The deal will also include a minimum of 20 Coppa Italia…
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