It continues an eight-year association with the French top flight.

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BT Sport has agreed a three-year deal with Ligue 1 rights holder beIN Media Group to show the competition in the UK and Ireland. 

This continues an eight year assocition between the broadcaster and Ligue 1, and includes coverage of the Trophee des Champions between the league winner and Coupe de France champion.

The Ligue 1 promotion and relegation playoffs will also be shown by BT Sport, completing its broadcasting of French football.

Rachel Knight, sports rights director, BT Sport, said: “We want to provide customers with the best sport from across the world and to deepen our relationships with the best leagues and competitions, so we are delighted to secure continued coverage of Ligue 1 Uber Eats until 2024. European football has always been a key part of our line up, with exclusive coverage of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League alongside other domestic European football leagues.”

Mathieu Ficot, deputy CEO, Ligue de Football Professionnel, added: “Visible on BT Sport since the launch of the channel back in 2013, Ligue 1 Uber Eats enjoyed a large exposure and high-quality editorial treatment in the UK and Ireland. We are glad to expand this collaboration up to 2024 and look forward to offering another exciting football season to our British and Irish fans.”