Ligue 1 delivers excitement every week. If you’re wondering does BeIN Sports have Ligue 1, the short answer: yes – BeIN SPORTS holds key rights to broadcast Ligue 1 in the United States (and many other regions) through 2029. AntiKick will guide you through the details: what rights BeIN has, how to watch if you’re in the U.S. (or abroad), and what this means for fans.
What rights does BeIN Sports have for Ligue 1
BeIN Sports has secured a renewed, exclusive rights deal with the French Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) covering Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for several key markets from the 2024-25 season through 2028-29.
Under this deal, BeIN will broadcast at least four live Ligue 1 matches per match week, plus the annual Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup).
How to watch Ligue 1 on BeIN Sports in the U.S.
If you’re in the United States, here’s everything you need to get your fix of Ligue 1 via BeIN:
- Channels: Matches are broadcast on BeIN Sports’ English-language channel and BeIN Sports en Español.
- Streaming:
- BeIN SPORTS CONNECT (the BeIN streaming platform) offers live matches, replays, and match-highlights.
- Also available via streaming TV services that include BeIN Sports in their channel lineups (for example, FuboTV).
- Language options: English and Spanish commentary are available.
- Scope of coverage: All major fixtures, at least four live matches, as well as the Trophée des Champions.
What about other countries / regions?
BeIN is not just for U.S. viewers. The rights deal covers many other places including Canada, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), and Türkiye.
In some markets, BeIN shares rights or complements them with other broadcasters. For example:
- In France, DAZN and BeIN Sports are both involved under the recent rights allocation. BeIN has rights for certain match windows.
- In other countries outside the BeIN footprint, rights might be held by DAZN or other regional broadcasters.
Why this deal matters: impact for fans
- Consistency & reliability: Knowing BeIN has the rights through 2029 means fans can plan ahead—subscriptions, device setups, streaming services won’t need to change frequently.
- Language diversity: Options for English and Spanish (in the U.S.), plus regional options in other countries, help more fans follow games in their preferred language.
- More live matches per week: With at least four matches, viewers get both the big showdowns and mid-tier club stories.
- Streaming flexibility: BeIN SPORTS CONNECT + partner streaming platforms = multiple ways to watch, not just through traditional cable/satellite.
Common questions & clarifications
- Is BeIN Sports the exclusive broadcaster of Ligue 1 in the U.S.?
- Yes — under the current deal, BeIN holds exclusive U.S. rights to broadcast Ligue 1 matches.
- Does it cost extra?
- Yes, like most premium sports channels/streaming platforms, you’ll need a subscription. If you already have BeIN.
- What happens after 2029?
- That remains to be seen. The current agreement covers through the 2028-29 season. New negotiations begin before expiration, so rights could shift depending on bids and broadcasting trends.
Key terms fans should know
- LFP: Ligue de Football Professionnel — the organization that runs Ligue 1 & Ligue 2.
- Linear channels: Traditional TV channels.
- Streaming OTT: Over-The-Top streaming platforms.
- Trophée des Champions: The French su.
Conclusion
Yes, BeIN Sports has Ligue 1 — at least in the U.S., Canada, MENA, and Türkiye — under a robust deal that runs through the 2028-29 season. AntiKick confirms that fans can enjoy multiple live matches each week, in English or Spanish via BeIN’s channels and streaming services.
If you want to follow your favorite team or matchups this season, make sure you have access to BeIN SPORTS or a streaming bundle that includes it. Stay tuned to your provider for schedules, and enjoy every goal, upset, and moment of brilliance.
