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The streaming giant DAZN, based in the UK, has officially obtained the broadcast rights for FIFA’s forthcoming Club World Cup.
Concluding a deal that has been anticipated for several weeks, the London company has signed a £790 million contract to showcase all 63 matches of the tournament.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be in Miami to conduct the draw that will decide the paths for the 32 teams, which include Chelsea, Manchester City, Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid, and Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich.
The announcement of the DAZN agreement—along with signs that it might lead to significant investments from Saudi Arabia—further strengthens Infantino’s belief that this tournament is set for remarkable success.
Unlike the World Cup, the new tournament is not classified as one of the UK’s “listed events,” which must be shown on free-to-air terrestrial television.
Nonetheless, the terms of the DAZN agreement ensure that fans will have free access to all matches on the streaming platform.
FIFA characterized the deal as a “historic agreement,” confirming that the tournament will be “live-streamed and freely accessible on DAZN worldwide,” although sub-licensing to traditional broadcasters in different regions may be permitted.
Infantino stated: “This agreement guarantees that every football fan globally can enjoy watching the finest players from the 32 top clubs competing in the new FIFA Club World Cup to become the first official ‘FIFA Club World Champions’.
“The new FIFA Club World Cup is a meritocratic and inclusive tournament that epitomizes the peak of global club football, captivating players and fans everywhere.
“Thanks to this broadcasting arrangement, billions of football enthusiasts worldwide can now engage with what is likely to be the most accessible club football tournament ever—and FOR FREE.”
All 32 Teams in the Club World Cup
- Pot 1: Manchester City (England), Real Madrid (Spain), Bayern Munich (Germany), PSG (France), Flamengo (Brazil), Palmeiras (Brazil), River Plate (Argentina), and Fluminense (Brazil)
- Pot 2: Chelsea (England), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Inter (Italy), Porto (Portugal), Atlético de Madrid (Spain), Juventus (Italy), and Salzburg (Austria).
- Pot 3: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Ulsan HD (South Korea), Al Ahly FC (Egypt), Wydad AC (Morocco), Monterrey (Mexico), Club León (Mexico), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and Botafogo (Brazil).
- Pot 4: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), Al Ain FC (UAE), Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa), Pachuca (Mexico), Seattle Sounders FC (USA), Auckland City (Australia), and Inter Miami (USA).
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The United States, which will co-host the World Cup in 2026 along with Canada and Mexico, will utilize 12 stadiums for the tournament.
The selected venues will vary in capacity, ranging from 20,000 up to 88,500 fans.
Matches will take place across the country, with games set in iconic cities like Los Angeles, Nashville, and Washington D.C.
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