Where to watch the Europa League in 2026?
The UEFA Europa League is Europe's second club competition. In France, its broadcasting depends on the current rights deals and is generally split between Canal+ and beIN SPORTS. Depending on the season, one or the other may hold more fixtures, and the precise split (French clubs' matches, European ties) can change. For that reason we invite you to check the broadcaster's official schedule for each round.
The approximate price of a Canal+ package including sport starts around €29.99/month, while beIN SPORTS sits around €15/month. Neither service is free. As the Europa League rights split is liable to change, treat this information as indicative and always confirm before subscribing.
The Europa League matters especially to fans of French clubs that did not reach the Champions League, or that drop into it during the season. It also offers strong European ties, with major clubs involved. Its visibility and broadcasting can therefore vary with the run of the French teams and the sporting interest of each round.
Channels and approximate prices
The table below summarises the broadcasters likely to offer the Europa League in France for 2026, with approximate prices. The split of fixtures is not fixed: treat these as guidance, not a guarantee.
| Broadcaster | Approx. price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Canal+ | ≈ €29.99/mo | May show some fixtures depending on deals |
| beIN SPORTS | ≈ €15/mo | May show some fixtures depending on deals |
| Free-to-air channels | €0 | Usually no live match |
Is the Europa League free?
No, the Europa League is not broadcast for free in full in France. Live matches come through paid subscriptions (Canal+ and/or beIN SPORTS depending on deals). Some free-to-air channels may occasionally offer a major tie or highlights, but there is no free offer covering the whole competition.
Following a club's Europa League run
The Europa League is also played as a league phase, then knockout matches. The calendar runs across the whole season, with dedicated European nights, usually on Thursday. To follow one club in particular, the best method is to check, each week, the official schedule of the broadcaster that holds its matches: the channel can vary from round to round and with the current deal.
If your club plays both the Europa League and the French league, you may need to combine several subscriptions to see everything: Ligue 1+ for Ligue 1, and Canal+ or beIN SPORTS for Europe, depending on who holds the rights. Add up only the subscriptions you genuinely need, based on the competitions you actually follow, rather than paying for coverage you will not use.
Which devices can play the Europa League?
Canal+ (via myCANAL) and beIN SPORTS (via beIN Connect) work on iOS and Android phones and tablets, web browsers, smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast and Fire TV. An app is usually enough; the number of simultaneous screens depends on your package.
As both services are broadly compatible, you will generally not need any extra hardware. Just make sure the app is installed on your television and that your internet speed is enough for a good-quality live match. If in doubt, most broadcasters list the officially supported devices on their websites, so you can confirm your setup before a big European night.
Which offer to choose?
If you follow a club in the Europa League, start by checking which broadcaster holds its matches for the current season. beIN SPORTS is often cheaper and appealing if you also follow LaLiga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. Canal+ is worth it if you additionally follow the Champions League and multi-sport.
Finally, note that there is a third European club competition, the Europa Conference League, whose broadcasting follows a similar logic and also depends on current deals. If your club takes part, apply the same method: identify the official broadcaster for the season, rather than relying on old information or an unofficial source.