BT Sport wins exclusive live Champions League, Europa League

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BT Sport has won exclusive rights to show all live UEFA Champions League and Europa League games.



The three-year deal, costing around £299 million per year, will begin with the 2015/16 season. BT has also confirmed that it will show a selection of fixtures free of charge, even to non-subscribers.

Both the UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals will be free to air, and at least one of each participating British club's European fixtures will be shown free of charge per season.

"I am thrilled that BT Sport will be the only place where fans can enjoy all the live action from the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League," said BT chief executive Gavin Patterson.

"Both tournaments are world class and firm favourites with many. The live rights will give a major boost to BT Sport and give people yet another reason to take our terrific service."

He added: "We can assure people who want to catch all the action, that European football will be far more accessible and affordable with BT."

BT Sport is reported to have outbid both Sky and current Champions League rights holders ITV for the new broadcast package.

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They'll put up people's phone bills to pay for it, whether they watch BT Sport or not!