"Insisting they had no choice but to 'walk away' in a statement posted online, DAZN admitted that it 'proved impossible' to secure commercially viable carriage agreements and that it 'constructively tried to find a solution'. The London-based streaming service adhered that they have met all financial commitments for the 2025/26 season so far, which included coverage of 15 matchdays of the Jupiler Pro League, 14 of the Challenger Pro League, 10 of the Lotto Super League, plus the Croky Cup Round of 32."
"The Pro League submitted a request for urgent arbitration to CEPANI, the Brussels arbitral tribunal, and asks that DAZN be obliged to fulfil its contractual obligations towards Belgian clubs until a decision on the merits has been reached. More on https://t.co/fKSZjJkzBw pic.twitter.com/n0rg1iHIETNovember 26, 2025 The Belgian Pro League has since responded and appealed to CEPANI, the main centre in Belgium for alternative dispute resolution methods, asking that DAZN be obliged to fulfil their contractual obligations."
"Broadcast giants DAZN are said to have withdrawn from their contract for coverage of top-flight football in Belgium. A deal was agreed with the two parties back in December 2024, but tensions have now reached boiling point, with the British-based sports platform said to have pulled out of their 84.2 million (73.7 million) a year agreement. The Pro League have threatened legal action against DAZN for a breach of contract, but it remains to be seen what this means for football coverage in Belgium."
DAZN withdrew from its contract to broadcast top-flight football in Belgium, ending an agreement reportedly worth €84.2 million per year that was made in December 2024. The company stated it had to 'walk away' after it 'proved impossible' to secure commercially viable carriage agreements despite 'constructively tried to find a solution'. DAZN asserted it met financial commitments for the 2025/26 season and had provided coverage across multiple leagues and cup competitions. The Belgian Pro League has filed for urgent arbitration at CEPANI, requesting DAZN be compelled to fulfil contractual obligations until a merits decision. DAZN expressed willingness to continue broadcasting under a new arrangement.
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