Paramount+ builds regional football gateway with Concacaf deal

CBS Sports has agreed a multi-year media rights deal with Concacaf that makes Paramount+ the exclusive US English-language home of the confederation’s three men’s club competitions until 2030.The agreement covers the Concacaf Champions Cup, Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup, giving the streaming service 137 live matches during each season of the contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.Concacaf president and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said: “The Concacaf Champions Cup showcases the very best of club football across our region, bringing together champion clubs and some of the world’s best players in a competition that continues to grow in quality, prestige and global appeal.“Building on the tremendous success CBS Sports has achieved with elite international club football, this partnership will further elevate the profile of our clubs, our competitions and our game.”Paramount+ will carry all 51 Champions Cup fixtures, alongside 58 Central American Cup matches and 28 Caribbean Cup games each season. Select Champions Cup fixtures will also be shown by CBS Sports Network and the free CBS Sports Golazo Network.Golazo Network will support the live rights with coverage across its Morning Footy, CBS Sports Golazo Matchday and Scoreline programmes. CBS Sports will also use its digital, newsletter and social platforms to promote the competitions.The deal expands a football portfolio that already positions Paramount+ as a major destination for club competitions in the US market.CBS Sports also holds rights to properties including the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and a growing range of women’s competitions. Adding Concacaf gives the broadcaster a year-round pipeline of regional club content alongside its European inventory.The Champions Cup carries additional strategic value because its winners qualify for FIFA’s annual Intercontinental Cup and the expanded Club World Cup.That pathway gives CBS Sports access to clubs from the US, Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean as they compete for places in FIFA’s global club events.The agreement begins with the 2027 competitions. The next Champions Cup will run between February and June, while the Central American Cup and Caribbean Cup provide additional inventory during other parts of the calendar.CBS Sports’ commitment until 2030 gives Concacaf a stable US distribution partner as the confederation seeks to convert post-World Cup interest into greater exposure for its club competitions.