Where to watch the Europa League in France?
The Europa League, UEFA's second European club competition, is watched in France on the pay channels that hold European football rights: mainly Canal+ and beIN SPORTS. Depending on current deals, these broadcasters share the fixtures, often scheduled on Thursday nights. Matches of French clubs involved are usually highlighted.
The exact split between Canal+ and beIN SPORTS can vary from one rights cycle to another, or even from night to night depending on fixture selection. That is why we recommend checking, for each match you care about, the broadcaster listed in the schedule rather than relying on a fixed rule.
How much does Europa League access cost?
Access depends on the broadcaster holding the fixture you want. A Canal+ package with sport starts around €29.99/month, while beIN SPORTS sits around €15/month. To miss no match whatever the broadcaster, you sometimes need both, but most fans just follow their club's fixtures on the relevant channel.
| Broadcaster | Approx. price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Canal+ | ≈ €29.99/mo | Premium European football, multi-sport |
| beIN SPORTS | ≈ €15/mo | Fixtures depending on the rights split |
Can you watch the Europa League for free?
Generally, no, not live and in full. The Europa League is a paid-rights competition in France, shown by Canal+ and beIN SPORTS. Some finals may get wider exposure, but the rule remains a paid subscription. Free channels usually limit themselves to highlights and goals in their sports bulletins.
Which devices can play the Europa League?
Canal+ is watched via the myCANAL app, and beIN SPORTS via beIN Connect. Both are compatible with iOS and Android phones and tablets, web browsers, smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast and Fire TV, plus operator boxes that carry these channels. So you can follow the competition on TV as on the move.
- Mobile and tablet: myCANAL and beIN Connect (iOS, Android).
- TV: smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, operator boxes.
- Computer: browser playback on mycanal.fr and beIN Connect.
In short
To watch the Europa League in France in 2026, turn to Canal+ and beIN SPORTS, which share coverage. The choice depends on the fixtures and your club: check, match by match, the announced broadcaster. The competition is not available live and in full for free.