Curious about whether Paramount has EPL rights? Straight up: in the United States, Paramount+ does not own the exclusive rights to the English Premier League (EPL). That league’s rights are currently held by NBC, Peacock, and some NBC-family networks—Paramount is not part of the deal. BraeckBall is here to walk you through how it all works, why fans get confused, and what you can watch on Paramount+ related to English football.
Who owns the EPL rights in the U.S.
To understand why Paramount isn’t involved, we need to look at who does hold the rights and what that means for streaming:
- NBC Sports Group has exclusive EPL rights for the U.S. through the 2025/26-2027/28 seasons. All 380 Premier League matches are covered under that deal.
- Within the NBC umbrella:
- Peacock Premium streams a large number of live matches. om’s Guide)
- USA Network and the main NBC TV channel carry many of the rest.
So for U.S. viewers, if you want to watch EPL, these are the platforms you need.
What Paramount+ does have: English Football League & more
Even though Paramount+ doesn’t have EPL, it still offers plenty of English football content. Here’s what you can watch:
- The English Football League (EFL): That includes the Championship, League One, League Two, and competitions like the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy. All of these are part of a multi-year agreement between CBS Sports and the EFL, through 2027-28, with most or many matches available on Paramount+.
- Other UK-based or international soccer competitions might be partially available via Paramount+ through CBS’s sports portfolio. But not the EPL under current contracts.
Why people get confused
There are a few reasons fans often believe Paramount+ might show Premier League, and it’s understandable:
- Overlaps in content: Paramount+ does broadcast a lot of soccer via CBS rights (EFL, some European leagues, etc.), so people expect it might include EPL.
- Past rights in some regions: In some Central American countries, for example, Paramount+ had rights to show Premier League matches in recent seasons—but those deals have changed.
- Similar branding: CBS and Paramount are related, and sometimes people don’t differentiate clearly between CBS Sports content and what Paramount+ holds.
What to do if you want to watch EPL
If you’re in the U.S. and want to follow the Premier League, BraeckBall suggests: bscribe to Peacock Premium** (with live match options).
- Make sure you also have access to NBC or USA Network, since some EPL matches air there.
- Double-check schedules because some matches rotate among the NBC-family networks.
- For UK or other countries, rights vary a lot—check the Premier League’s official broadcaster list for your region.
Big picture: Paramount+ and soccer rights
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Property |
U.S. Rights on Paramount+? |
|
Premier League (EPL) |
No |
|
English Football League (EFL) |
Yes, via CBS Sports & Paramount+ deals through 2027-28 |
Paramount+ still offers strong value for English football lovers—if it’s EFL, Italian Serie A (via CBS), or other competitions you follow, there’s plenty there.
Conclusion
Does Paramount have EPL rights? Not in the U.S. right now. Paramount+ is not your go-to for watching Premier League action—NBC and its streaming platform Peacock hold those rights through the current contract period.
That said, Paramount+ does bring solid English football with the EFL, lots of other soccer competitions, and options, make sure you’re set up with the right broadcaster (NBC / USA Network / Peacock).
If you’d like, BraeckBall can also pull up a country-by-country guide to see where you are, what channels have EPL rights there, and how best to watch. Want me to put that together for your region?
