beIN Sports Set to Renew Coupe de France Broadcasting Rights for 2025-2030 with Increased Investment

beIN Sports is poised to renew its broadcasting contract for the Coupe de France for a duration of four to five seasons, with the deal expected to nearly double its current financial commitment. The Franco-Qatari sports channel, which currently pays 4 million euros annually for the rights starting from the Round of 32 matches, has responded positively to the French Football Federation's (FFF) tender and will likely maintain coverage of the tournament in its entirety.

Negotiations between the FFF and France Télévisions, which currently holds rights to some matches under the more expensive lot A contract (8 million euros annually), remain ongoing. France Télévisions has submitted a lower bid due to budget constraints, and its proposal is awaiting approval from its leadership. Meanwhile, the FFF is working to secure a higher offer from the public broadcaster to ensure the quality and extent of coverage.

beIN Sports has cited strong viewership numbers as a key motivation for increasing its investment, with nearly one million viewers tuning in for a PSG-Revel match last season. This renewed focus on the Coupe de France coincides with beIN Sports' anticipated partial reduction of Ligue 1 coverage starting next season.

An official announcement of the contract renewal is anticipated before the start of the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France. This agreement will sustain beIN Sports' role as the primary broadcaster for this prestigious competition, underlining its commitment despite the evolving landscape of French football broadcasting rights.