Due to the current controversy surrounding the television rights of Peruvian football, various doubts have been raised among fans. Remind yourself in this note how the problem arose and what is known about it.
the League 1 2023 It should have started on January 21, but the current broadcast rights dispute has cast doubt on the channels that will broadcast it and the teams that will play the tournament. In addition, the anti-government protests have delayed the start of the local championship, which the clubs and the have given Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) to reach an agreement, which apparently is not in sight. With this in mind, this note provides you with a summary of what has happened in relation to the topic mentioned and what the current situation is.
How did the issuance of broadcasting rights begin?
To understand how this dispute started, it is necessary to remember that the clubs previously managed their own television rights. In 2021, however, the statutes of the association were changed. FPFwhich was modified, among other things, that the federal government would have to intervene more in those that were negotiated jointly and not separately.
For this reason, the Peruvian body carried out a questionable application process, which was carried out in Chile and not in Peru, since since the association was not registered in the public records, this process would not be valid in our territory ADFP. As a result of this competition, it was reported that 1190 sports reached an agreement with the FPF.
In this sense, the international company wanted to commercialize these rights so that the parties of the league 1 be seen on the same channel but on different platforms and cable operators. In this way, the exclusivity of GolPerúSignal accessed only under a subscription in Movistar TV.
FPF receives precautionary measure
Most clubs ended their contract with the Peruvian Football Consortium (GolPerú) in 2022 and only four teams maintained their association through 2025: Universitario, Sport Boys, Municipal and Mannucci. The plan of FPF was that the television rights of the other institutions would pass into their hands and a 1190 sports. However, squads such as Alianza Lima and FBC Melgar renewed themselves with a million-dollar pact with GolPerú.
As a result, the association obtained an interim measure from the Seventh Civil Court, which suspended the contracts concluded with the consortium and the clubs. That is, the actions of the Blue-Whites, the Red-Blacks and the other teams renewed with GolPerú after their agreement ended in 2022; they were without effect. the FPF He assured that these links would be respected by ‘U’, Boys, ‘Muni’ and Mannucci as they were celebrated before the new statutes were adopted, but that was not clear and institutions feared heavy demand.
Precautionary measure granted to the FPF. Photo: FPF
Why are 8 clubs against?
After the restraining order Alianza Lima, University, Cienciano, FBC Melgar, Municipal, Sport Boys, Binational j FC Cusco raised their voices in protest and decided not to participate League 1 2023 until such legal action is overturned. The institutions want to negotiate their TV rights, arguing they want to avoid a strong lawsuit from the consortium as if they don’t renew they lack a preference clause.
Eight clubs decided not to participate in Liga 1. Photo: La República
What changes have been made to the precautionary measure?
Despite the determination chosen by these eight clubs, the FPF did not lift the precautionary measure, merely asking for clarification. On paper it said that the contracts of clubs Universitario, Boys, Municipal and Mannucci would be respected. Which was not specifically mentioned prior to the change but was interpreted as such by the association.
In an interview with La República, Alianza Lima’s lawyer Diego Guerrero admitted that the eight teams requesting the lifting of the precautionary measure remain firm in their decision not to participate in La Liga 1. Although the ‘U’ legal adviser, Franco Velazco, has implied that the pact will be withdrawn.
Change of precautionary measure. Photo: PJ
Which channel broadcasts league 1?
With the uncertainty of whether the Peruvian tournament will start without a large number of squads, it is clear so far that two channels will broadcast the national championship:
GolPerú
This exclusive signal from Movistar TV brings the home games of Universitario, Mannucci, Boys and Municipal to the screens.
League 1 max
Implemented by 1190 Sports, the new channel can be seen on Best Cable, DirecTV, USA RED, Cable Mundo Perú and Latin Cable. So far, these cable operators have reached an agreement with the company negotiating with the television rights.