Under the terms of the agreement, Al Jazeera Sport will show extensive live coverage on its pay platform and delayed coverage on its free-to-air sports channel. Al Jazeera Sport also has internet and mobile rights for all matches.
“UEFA is delighted to further extend its successful partnership with Al Jazeera Sport in the Middle East and North Africa,” said an official Uefa statement. “Al Jazeera Sport is a reliable partner whose high production standards will help promote football in the region and we are looking forward to continuing our long-standing collaboration with them in order to further enhance the football fans’ Euro viewing experience.”
Al Jazeera Sport has been broadcasting the tournament since 2004 and also has the rights for the Uefa Champions League and Uefa Europa League for the period 2009-12.
