Movistar bolsters sports lineup, dazn partnership fuels expansion
Spanish streaming giant Movistar Plus+ is quietly but decisively reshaping its sports offering, adding back coveted competitions like Liga ACB basketball and bolstering its international football coverage. While an official announcement remains elusive, the move signals a significant shift in the platform's strategy and, crucially, a deeper integration with DAZN.
The acb returns: a surprise for loyal subscribers
For months, subscribers have yearned for the return of Liga ACB to Movistar Plus+. Previously accessible only to those with the Deportes Total package, the league’s matches are now sporadically appearing on the broader OTT platform—a development confirmed by numerous users on social media and within Movistar’s own online communities. The recent airing of two games, Força Lleida vs. La Laguna Tenerife and Casademont Zaragoza vs. Barcelona, on Sunday, April 5th, strongly suggests the integration is more than a fleeting test.
The shift has caught even dedicated Movistar subscribers off guard. While games were previously viewable via Teledeporte, the expectation was a more comprehensive agreement with DAZN, allowing access to a wider range of ACB clashes. The current, limited availability—with only two games broadcast so far—hints at a phased rollout, though the lack of official confirmation leaves some fans understandably impatient.
Beyond basketball: more international football arrives
But the ACB isn’t the only beneficiary of this apparent partnership. Movistar Plus+ is also showcasing increased coverage of Serie A (Italy) and Bundesliga (Germany). Upcoming matches, such as Juventus vs. Genoa and Milan vs. Udinese in Serie A, and Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, are slated for broadcast, suggesting a commitment to providing a robust selection of international football for its subscribers.
The unspoken truth? Movistar’s expanded sports portfolio is almost certainly a direct consequence of a broadened agreement with DAZN, though the specifics remain under wraps. This strategic maneuver allows Movistar to deliver more content without necessarily incurring the full costs of acquiring all rights independently. The question now is whether this is a permanent fixture, or a limited-time promotion.
For those seeking to access this enhanced sports offering, a Movistar Plus+ subscription costs €9.99 per month, or €99.90 annually (with two months free). A special offer is also available for young subscribers with a Cultural Joven card, providing eight months of access for €39.00.
The move underscores the intensifying competition within the Spanish streaming landscape. As platforms vie for subscribers, offering compelling sports content becomes an increasingly vital differentiator. The bottom line: Movistar’s subtle but significant expansion of its sports lineup, fueled by a deepened partnership with DAZN, represents a win for subscribers—at least for now.