Overview
- TNT Sports confirmed on Monday that the Champions League final (PSG v Arsenal) and the Europa League and Conference League finals will only be available to paying viewers in the UK through TNT’s channels or HBO Max.
- Viewers can access the matches by buying TNT Sports through pay-TV partners or subscribing to HBO Max, with short-term and monthly plans reported from about £4.99 for HBO Max and larger TNT packages up to around £31.99 per month.
- UEFA has told reporters it is unhappy with the decision, saying it undermines a contract clause that asks rights holders to use “best endeavours” to make finals freely available and could spark a formal dispute.
- MPs have publicly urged government action to protect access to major sporting finals, arguing that key events should remain free-to-air rather than behind subscription services.
- The change comes while TNT Sports is due to lose UEFA rights after 2026–27 to Paramount and Sky, a shift that analysts say could influence how future rights holders balance subscription revenue with public access.