Molotov signs carriage deal with Ligue 1 for 2025/2026 season

PARIS - Molotov, a subsidiary of sports-first live TV streaming platform Fubo (NYSE:FUBO), has secured a non-exclusive carriage agreement with Ligue 1 for the 2025/2026 season, according to a press release statement. The $1.24 billion market cap company has shown remarkable momentum, with its stock surging 188% year-to-date.

The agreement will allow Molotov subscribers in France who sign up for the Ligue 1+ service to access eight of nine live matches per gameday from France’s professional soccer league, Ligue 1 McDonald’s, with the remaining match available as a delayed broadcast.

Subscribers will also receive additional content including exclusive shows, game analysis, documentaries, match replays and club-specific programming.

This partnership expands Molotov’s sports offerings, which already include FIFA World Cup 2026 and Coupe de France through its carriage of channels such as TF1, M6, and France TV.

Molotov, which was acquired by Fubo in December 2021, positions itself as the only streaming platform in France offering both an extensive library of French television channels and Ligue 1 McDonald’s within a single ecosystem.

The French streaming service currently provides access to nearly 200 publishers and television channels through a unified interface that combines linear and non-linear programming.

Fubo operates streaming services in the United States, Canada, and Spain, in addition to Molotov in France. The company was recently ranked among The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by the Financial Times.

In other recent news, FuboTV reported its second-quarter earnings, revealing an unexpected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05, surpassing the forecasted -$0.05. The company’s revenue for the quarter reached $371.3 million, exceeding expectations of $353.72 million. Despite this positive earnings surprise, FuboTV experienced a decline in North American subscribers, which contributed to a mixed market reaction. Additionally, FuboTV’s revenue of $380 million represented a 3% year-over-year decline, although it still exceeded Needham’s estimate by 2%. BTIG reiterated its Neutral rating on FuboTV stock after the strong quarterly results, while Needham maintained a Buy rating, citing potential upside from a deal with Disney. In a separate development, FuboTV announced a multi-year partnership with DAZN in Canada, allowing each company to carry the other’s sports content. This collaboration will enable Canadian customers to purchase bundled subscriptions combining both services. These developments reflect ongoing strategic efforts by FuboTV to enhance its offerings and subscriber base.

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