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According to The New York Times, FIFA and Apple are in advanced discussions to finalize a broadcast rights deal for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup tournament. The tournament is set to start on June 15, 2025, and run for a month. While FIFA initially estimated that the rights could fetch up to $4 billion, sources suggest that Apple’s deal might be closer to $1 billion.
The specifics of the deal, such as whether the games will be exclusive to Apple TV+ or available for free, are still unclear. This agreement would mark the first time in FIFA’s history that a single entity holds all broadcast rights globally. Apple already has a streaming rights deal with Major League Soccer for $2.5 billion over ten years.
The tournament matches are expected to take place in the U.S., with FIFA likely renting major arenas and NFL stadiums to host the games. Subscribe now to NewscastStudio for real-time updates on this exciting event!
