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Ligue 1+ Raises Annual Subscription Fee to 19.99 for 2026-27 Season
Ligue 1+, the streaming arm that delivers every match of France’s top‑tier football, announced on June 12 2026 that its annual subscription will climb to €19.99 for the 2026‑27 season.
The hike follows the platform’s previous annual rate of €14.99 and a current monthly rate of €16.99. No standalone monthly price has been disclosed.
BeIN Sports’ exit from the French market left Ligue 1+ as the sole distributor of Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and the newly professionalised Ligue 3. As a result, the service streams all nine Ligue 1 matches that take place each matchday, as well as the full slate of Ligue 3 fixtures.
In a statement issued on June 12, Ligue 1+ explained that the new fee will cover the costs of producing and broadcasting the expanded match catalogue. Current subscribers who pay on a monthly basis are charged €16.99 per month.
Launched a year ago, the platform ended the 2025‑26 season with an estimated 1.1 million subscribers. Growth has been driven by the demand for live coverage of French football after the loss of beIN Sports’ rights. Ligue 1+’s exclusive coverage includes every Ligue 1 match, all Ligue 2 fixtures and the new Ligue 3 matches, making it the only source for live professional soccer in France.
The price increase is part of a broader strategy to maintain the platform’s financial sustainability. The LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) cited rising production costs, the need to invest in technology and the expansion of its match catalogue as key factors. While the platform has not released a standalone monthly price, it has indicated that the annual subscription will remain the most cost‑effective option for fans.
The move comes at a time when other sports broadcasters are also adjusting their pricing structures. In the United States, the former beIN Sports channel remains available on streaming services such as FuboTV and Sling TV, but it no longer carries French professional football. Fans in France who previously relied on beIN Sports for Ligue 1 coverage now have to subscribe to Ligue 1+.
The LFP has not announced any changes to the broadcast schedule for the 2026‑27 season. The league will begin on 23 August 2026 and finish on 29 May 2027. The platform will continue to stream all nine Ligue 1 matches that take place on matchdays, along with the full Ligue 3 programme.
The price increase is likely to affect the platform’s subscriber base. While the LFP has not released any projections, the 1.1 million subscriber figure from the previous season provides a benchmark. The LFP has stated that it will monitor the impact of the new pricing on subscriber numbers and will adjust its strategy if necessary.
In summary, Ligue 1+ will raise its annual subscription fee to €19.99 for the 2026‑27 season, while current monthly subscribers will pay €16.99. The platform will continue to be the sole distributor of professional French football, streaming all Ligue 1 matches and the newly professionalised Ligue 3. The LFP has not disclosed a standalone monthly price, and the impact on subscriber numbers remains to be seen.
The platform’s expansion and pricing strategy reflect the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting in France, where digital platforms are increasingly taking on the role of traditional television broadcasters.
The hike follows the platform’s previous annual rate of €14.99 and a current monthly rate of €16.99. No standalone monthly price has been disclosed.
BeIN Sports’ exit from the French market left Ligue 1+ as the sole distributor of Ligue 1, Ligue 2 and the newly professionalised Ligue 3. As a result, the service streams all nine Ligue 1 matches that take place each matchday, as well as the full slate of Ligue 3 fixtures.
In a statement issued on June 12, Ligue 1+ explained that the new fee will cover the costs of producing and broadcasting the expanded match catalogue. Current subscribers who pay on a monthly basis are charged €16.99 per month.
Launched a year ago, the platform ended the 2025‑26 season with an estimated 1.1 million subscribers. Growth has been driven by the demand for live coverage of French football after the loss of beIN Sports’ rights. Ligue 1+’s exclusive coverage includes every Ligue 1 match, all Ligue 2 fixtures and the new Ligue 3 matches, making it the only source for live professional soccer in France.
The price increase is part of a broader strategy to maintain the platform’s financial sustainability. The LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) cited rising production costs, the need to invest in technology and the expansion of its match catalogue as key factors. While the platform has not released a standalone monthly price, it has indicated that the annual subscription will remain the most cost‑effective option for fans.
The move comes at a time when other sports broadcasters are also adjusting their pricing structures. In the United States, the former beIN Sports channel remains available on streaming services such as FuboTV and Sling TV, but it no longer carries French professional football. Fans in France who previously relied on beIN Sports for Ligue 1 coverage now have to subscribe to Ligue 1+.
The LFP has not announced any changes to the broadcast schedule for the 2026‑27 season. The league will begin on 23 August 2026 and finish on 29 May 2027. The platform will continue to stream all nine Ligue 1 matches that take place on matchdays, along with the full Ligue 3 programme.
The price increase is likely to affect the platform’s subscriber base. While the LFP has not released any projections, the 1.1 million subscriber figure from the previous season provides a benchmark. The LFP has stated that it will monitor the impact of the new pricing on subscriber numbers and will adjust its strategy if necessary.
In summary, Ligue 1+ will raise its annual subscription fee to €19.99 for the 2026‑27 season, while current monthly subscribers will pay €16.99. The platform will continue to be the sole distributor of professional French football, streaming all Ligue 1 matches and the newly professionalised Ligue 3. The LFP has not disclosed a standalone monthly price, and the impact on subscriber numbers remains to be seen.
The platform’s expansion and pricing strategy reflect the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting in France, where digital platforms are increasingly taking on the role of traditional television broadcasters.
