nuNov 5, 2026, 15:27

NOS to continue broadcasting Eredivisie highlights for next five years

The NOS has extended its broadcasting contract for the Dutch Eredivisie by five years, covering both men's and women's leagues. This deal includes expanded digital distribution rights and plans for a potential collaborative youth program with ESPN.

The Dutch public broadcaster NOS has secured a new five-year contract to continue airing Eredivisie football highlights. This agreement covers both the men's and women's professional leagues and ensures that live radio coverage will remain a staple of the network's sports programming. In addition to traditional television broadcasts, the deal provides the broadcaster with expanded rights to distribute content across digital platforms and social media, aiming to reach younger audiences more effectively.

Beyond current match coverage, the broadcaster is exploring a partnership with ESPN to develop a new youth-focused program centered on the league. This collaboration reflects a broader strategy to bridge public and commercial media efforts. The partnership maintains the long-standing tradition of football coverage on the network, which dates back to 1959. Popular Sunday evening broadcasts will continue to air on NPO 1, serving over a million viewers who rely on the program as a primary source for match summaries.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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