TNT opts not to make European finals free to watch
TNT Sports has decided not to make the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League free to watch, requiring fans to have a subscription. This marks the first time since the Champions League's inception in 1992 that viewers will need to pay to watch the finals. UEFA has expressed disappointment over this decision, advocating for the finals to remain free-to-air.
- ▪Fans will need a subscription to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
- ▪This is the first time since 1992 that supporters have had to pay to watch the Champions League final.
- ▪The cheapest subscription for HBO Max, which includes all three matches, starts at £4.99.
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TNT opts not to make European finals free to watchImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, TNT Sports has been broadcasting the Champions League since 2015 but will lose the rights in 2027ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished7 minutes agoFans will need a subscription to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League after TNT Sports decided against making them free-to-air.It will be the first time since the Champions League was launched in 1992 that supporters have had to pay to watch it. The three showpiece events will all feature English clubs.
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