CazeTV Partners with DAZN to Broadcast 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Brazil
CazeTV has acquired the broadcasting rights for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Brazil through a sublicensing deal with DAZN. The agreement allows CazeTV to stream a minimum of 39 matches, including those with Brazilian teams. Matches will be available on CazeTV’s YouTube and integrated platforms, with extensive social media coverage planned. This partnership strengthens their relationship with FIFA and reflects DAZN’s strategy to enhance audience engagement.
CazeTV, a Brazilian sports streaming service operated by LiveMode and streamer Casimiro Miguel, has secured the rights to broadcast the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) through a sublicensing agreement with DAZN. The announcement, made on CazeTV’s social media, ensures that the platform will stream at least 39 of the tournament’s 63 matches live, including those featuring Brazilian teams, along with the semi-finals and final.
The matches will be available on CazeTV’s YouTube channels and various integrated streaming services, such as Samsung TV Plus, Mercado Play, and Amazon Prime Video within Brazil. Four Brazilian clubs—Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Palmeiras—are expected to compete in this prestigious tournament.
As part of the agreement, CazeTV will offer extensive coverage of the CWC via their social media, bolstered by dedicated teams in Brazil and the U.S. These teams will provide behind-the-scenes content and match highlights, enhancing viewer engagement and connection with the audience.
Fabio Medeiros, CazeTV’s head of content, expressed enthusiasm for the event, stating, “Our audience has been eagerly awaiting this new tournament, so bringing this competition to our network aligns perfectly with CazéTV’s mission to bring the best of sport to fans, using a format and language that deeply connects with our audience.”
This arrangement strengthens CazeTV’s relationship with FIFA, building upon its previous acquisitions that include rights to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 2023 Women’s World Cup, youth tournaments, and more. Additionally, CazeTV holds rights to the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship.
The sublicensing deal follows DAZN’s acquisition of exclusive global rights to the CWC for approximately $1 billion last December. While the OTT platform plans to stream all 63 matches for free, it is also establishing sublicensing agreements in select markets to recover its investment.
DAZN has successfully sublicensed rights in Italy and Spain (Multiset), the U.S. (TNT Sports and TelevisaUnivision), and Egypt (MBC Group), while the Iris Sport Media agency secured rights across sub-Saharan Africa last month. DAZN’s CEO Shay Segev remarked on the deal, emphasizing the commitment to enhancing fan engagement and delivering an exceptional viewing experience.
Before DAZN’s involvement, FIFA encountered significant challenges in securing a broadcasting partner, largely due to the ongoing controversy regarding the demands placed on clubs and players due to additional matches. The inaugural match of the CWC is slated for June 14 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, featuring 32 of the top clubs in the world competing over 29 days. The revamped tournament format provides enhanced participation slots to continental governing bodies, with CONMEBOL representing South America having the second-most teams at six, alongside six representatives from UEFA.
In summary, CazeTV’s partnership with DAZN to broadcast the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup marks a significant step for Brazilian sports streaming, offering extensive coverage of the event. With a focus on viewer engagement through social media and diverse streaming options, CazeTV aims to connect fans deeply with the tournament. This agreement underscores a growing trend of exclusive sports partnerships in the digital streaming landscape, reflecting DAZN’s efforts to reach broader audiences globally amidst challenges in traditional broadcasting options.
Original Source: www.sportcal.com
