Premier League extend ESPN deal in South America and Caribbean

The Premier League have extended their broadcast arrangements with ESPN across South America and the Caribbean, securing long-term distribution in the region through the 2030–31 season.The league’s updated list of international rights holders shows ESPN as the broadcaster for South America, Brazil and the Caribbean for a six-season cycle running from 2025–26 to 2030–31.The extension underlines the Premier League’s continued focus on overseas growth as international rights become an increasingly important part of the league’s overall media strategy. It also maintains continuity for fans in markets where Premier League matches are a core pillar of weekly football programming.While the Premier League have not published commercial terms in their rights-holder update, ESPN have previously positioned their Premier League relationship in the region as a long-term strategic commitment across both linear television and streaming.Guillermo Tabanera, Disney’s senior vice-president and general manager for sports multiplatform and distribution partnerships in Latin America, said in a separate Premier League renewal announcement for the Caribbean: “This new agreement through 2028 reinforces ESPN’s commitment and strong partnership with the English Premier League.“The long-term presence of top-tier European football competitions like the Premier League on ESPN and Disney+ allows us to further enhance our unmatched offering of live events.”For the Premier League, securing a multi-year cycle through 2031 provides stability for clubs and commercial partners, while also ensuring consistent broadcast reach in a territory that remains culturally connected to the league through players, fan bases and longstanding viewing habits.The updated rights list is part of the Premier League’s broader set of international agreements for the 2025–28 cycle and beyond, with the league continuing to lock in longer-term deals in selected territories where it believes multi-season continuity supports audience growth and partner activation.