Champions League could stream on Netflix – but fans may need faster broadband

Champions League matches could soon be streamed on Netflix as UEFA prepares a major shake-up of its broadcasting model from 2027 – and it could mean football fans need faster broadband to keep up.

Under new plans agreed with the European Football Clubs (EFC) organisation, UEFA will sell the rights for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League together until 2033. One match per round will be streamed globally by a major platform – with Netflix, Prime Video and DAZN all tipped to bid.

The move could push UEFA’s total broadcast value from £2.9bn to £4.5bn a year, but fans may face another monthly subscription as live football shifts further into streaming.

Streaming matches in 4K UHD can require at least 25 Mbps per device, so homes on older copper or basic fibre lines may struggle to stream smoothly – especially with multiple devices connected.

If Netflix wins the rights, it would join an already crowded field of platforms such as Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Prime Video and discovery+, giving fans more choice but adding pressure on household broadband connections.

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