CBS Sports Lands EFL Deal

CBS Sports has secured an extensive deal for English Football League (EFL) rights, landing at least 250 matches per season across the Championship, League One, League Two, Carabao Cup and Bristol Street Motors Trophy.

The pact marks the widest distribution of the EFL ever in the U.S., bringing coverage to Paramount+, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network through the 2027-28 season.

Coverage kicks off the weekend of August 9 to 12 with fixtures involving Birmingham City, Burnley, Leeds United, Wrexham and more. Carabao Cup round one matches begin August 13 to 14.

“The exciting action and prestige of the EFL, as the oldest league in the world, adds tremendous value to CBS Sports’ premium soccer portfolio,” said Dan Weinberg, executive VP of programming at CBS Sports. “With the EFL’s compelling storylines and growing popularity coupled with our first-class coverage, we look forward to further elevating this league in the U.S. CBS Sports continues to be the premier destination for European football fans in this country with Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network as must-haves with their wide array of soccer properties and robust year-round match coverage.”

“Appetite for football in the North American markets has been growing year on year, and this partnership with CBS Sports and their leadership in covering the sport marks a significant milestone,” said Trevor Birch, CEO of the EFL. “The EFL is already broadcast to a global audience of 400 million across 182 territories, beaming into more than 250 million homes outside of the U.K. We believe that American fans will embrace the excitement, tradition, and competitiveness that is embodied by our EFL competitions. This is an exciting time for the League and our Clubs, and we look forward to sharing our matches with viewers across the United States.”