22.2.2022
HNL matches on MAXtv for the next four years
By a unanimous decision of the Executive Board, the Croatian Football Association officially accepted today the quote of Hrvatski Telekom for the transfer of television rights owned by HNS for the next four years.
The contract's total value is 36 million euros, i.e., 9 million per competition year. Hrvatski Telekom thus acquires the exclusive rights to broadcast the matches under the jurisdiction of the Croatian Football Association, starting with the competition year 2022/2023 and ending with 2025/2026.
"We are extremely pleased with the continued cooperation with Hrvatski Telekom, which has always been a quality and reliable partner of Croatian football. Hrvatski Telekom submitted the quote that was unanimously assessed as an excellent opportunity that will benefit our clubs, competitions, and, of course, all football fans. Sponsorship of competitions and related activities is not included in this quote. HNS has accepted SuperSport's offer for media rights of 2 million euros per competition year, making this offer of the bidders the best. This is an exceptional step forward for the Federation and our clubs, and I am convinced that these 44 million euros will allow for the further progress of the First League and all other competitions," said Marijan Kustić, President of the Croatian Football Association.
Hrvatski Telekom will thus have the exclusive rights to the following competitions: First HNL, Second HNL, Croatian Football Cup, Super Cup, First HNL for women, women's cup finals, matches of the Croatian A women's national team - competitive (for which HNS has rights) and friendly, finals of the cup for juniors, cadets and pioneers, U- 21, U-19 and U-17 men's national teams - competitive (for which HNS has rights) and friendly, First Croatian indoor soccer league for men, Croatian Futsal Cup for men and women, matches of men's futsal national team - competitive (for which HNS has rights) and friendly, matches of the women's futsal national team - competitive (for which HNS has rights) and friendly, matches of A men's national team organized by HNS, show and memorial matches organized by HNS and preparatory matches of clubs.
"Croatian club football is on a clear upward trajectory and deserves the best partner that will enable it to continue to progress and viewers to enjoy the highest quality television and media content. As a long-term sponsor, investor, and partner of Croatian sports, especially Croatian football, we are proud that HNS has recognized our intention and commitment to providing Croatian football competitions and clubs with the support and media presence they truly deserve, and all football fans the highest quality content on the largest platform - MAXtv ", said Kostas Nebis, President of the Management Board of Hrvatski Telekom.
By a joint agreement with HRT, Hrvatski Telekom will provide this national television with the rights to a specific set of matches, i.e., between 20 and 36 matches per competition year.