FIFA and DAZN Sign $1B Free-to-Air Deal for Club World Cup 2025, Funded by Saudi Arabia

Dec 4, 2024, 03:45 PM

FIFA has announced a landmark agreement with DAZN, making the streaming platform the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Under the terms of the deal, valued at $1 billion and reportedly funded by Saudi Arabia, DAZN will stream all 63 matches of the expanded 32-team tournament live and free of charge worldwide, with free-to-air availability globally. The agreement includes the possibility of sublicensing to other broadcasters. The tournament will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, and will feature prominent teams such as Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. The deal signifies a major shift in sports broadcasting, emphasizing accessibility and global reach.