Out of the 72 teams in the English Football League (EFL), Paramount+ will be broadcasting one club more than any other between this opening weekend and the end of September. Unsurprisingly, League One side Wrexham AFC is the darling of CBS Sports. Interest in the Welsh side has skyrocketed in recent years due to the […]

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States. We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United […]

CBS recently acquired two major soccer properties for Paramount+, making it the home of European soccer for fans in the United States. First, CBS swooped in to sign a deal with the English Football League. As a result, the EFL Championship, League One, League Two, and Carabao Cup will be available on CBS's platforms and […]

CBS and Paramount+ will continue as the home of top-flight Italian soccer with a new rights deal for Serie A. On Friday, CBS announced the deal will extend for two years. The previous media rights deal between Serie A and CBS lasted three years as it ran from 2021/22 until this most recent 2023/24 campaign. […]

The English Football League (EFL) and Carabao Cup have found a new home in the United States. CBS Sports has officially agreed to become the exclusive American broadcaster of the competitions. The EFL consists of the second-tiered Championship, League One, and League Two. The Carabao Cup, also referred to as the League Cup, is an […]

CBS Sports' new deal with the English Football League (EFL) is a breath of fresh air for soccer fans in the United States. While ESPN+ was a big upgrade on the previous rightsholder beIN SPORTS, CBS' new deal is even bigger and better. To break it all down, here's the EFL FAQ to answer your […]

Paramount+ could be subject to considerable change when the service's parent company, Paramount, is sold to Skydance. Skydance is injecting $8 billion in Paramount in exchange for the Redstone family's voting shares. That equates to roughly 77% of the family's voting shares. In doing so, Skydance and Paramount are merging into one, which ends the […]

Paramount is continuing to look for a partner regarding their streaming service as new reports of a merger surface. It was revealed back in February that Paramount+ and Peacock were deep in discussions about potentially joining forces. Five months later, however, the move has ultimately failed to materialize. While a partnership between the two companies […]

We now know when and by how much Paramount+ is going through with its latest price increase. On Aug. 20, 2024, CBS's paid streaming platform will go up in price by $2. Therefore, Paramount+ will go from $5.99 to $7.99 for its monthly subscription. However, the annual option for Paramount+ remains the same. Year-long subscriptions […]

This 2024 UEFA Champions League Final was another edition of great viewership on CBS and Paramount+. With Real Madrid claiming a record 15th title in the competition, the audiences in the United States were strong. While it was not the most-viewed game for the CBS TV channel, it was a major hit on streaming. Overall, […]

Having announced its UEFA Champions League Final coverage, CBS is bringing its talented cast pitchside to Wembley Stadium. Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards will do an extended two-hour pregame show at the stadium in London. It adds to the company's conscious effort to provide more live coverage from stadiums. For example, […]

Italy's Serie A season wraps up on May 26, and it'll also mark the end of the three-year US media rights deal with CBS Sports and Paramount+. Normally that wouldn't be an issue because leagues often announce the renewal of rights or a new broadcaster several months before a new season begins. However, sources have […]

As is the case with the other UEFA Champions League semifinal, the TV coverage for Borussia Dortmund against PSG has some special twists. In addition to airing on the CBS broadcast channel, the broadcaster is mixing up its crew inside the studio for its hourlong pregame and postgame analysis. With a great matchup to boot […]

CBS Sports has officially launched a new broadcasting channel solely dedicated to the UEFA Champions League. The channel, appropriately called 'Champions League,' will feature year-round, 24/7 access to highlights from the prestigious competition. Not only can fans relive all of the best action from the current campaign, but the channel will also feature unforgettable moments […]

For viewers in the United States, coverage of the 2024 season of the Brasileirao is in flux due to several issues caused by the league. Despite the season having launched on April 13, the issues have still been unresolved, sources informed World Soccer Talk. Through the end of the 2023 season, US-based streaming service Fanatiz […]