Fox Sports Mexico fumbled its Premier League rights, and the league wasted no time cutting ties. After failing to make its payments for the 2024/25 season, the broadcaster got the boot, leaving its 100-game package up for grabs. Enter Tubi, which stepped in to salvage the mess and ensure Mexican fans still get their weekly dose of English football—without the pay-TV barrier.
How We Got Here
Fox Sports Mexico’s four-year, £50 million ($63.2 million) deal was supposed to run until 2028. Instead, it’s over before the end of Year One. The broadcaster, owned by Grupo Lauman (not Fox Corp, despite the name), reportedly ran into cash flow issues and stopped paying up. This wasn’t just a one-off—other sports properties, including the NFL, Concacaf, Liga MX clubs, and WWE, have also been cutting ties with Fox Sports Mexico for the same reason.
Tubi Steps In
With Fox Sports Mexico out of the picture, Tubi took over the package and started airing games last weekend. This means Mexican fans now have one less paywall in their way. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max still holds the other half of the Premier League rights in Mexico, but Fox’s collapse is another example of how streaming—especially FAST platforms—is creeping into territory once dominated by traditional pay TV.
The Bigger Picture
This debacle isn’t just about one failed deal—it highlights the shifting economics of sports broadcasting. The Premier League’s global TV rights are its biggest cash cow, set to generate £6.5 billion between 2025 and 2028. That’s a 23% bump from the previous cycle and, notably, more than the £6.4 billion value of domestic rights between 2025 and 2029. International money talks, and the Premier League has no patience for broadcasters who can’t pay up.
What’s Next for Fox Sports Mexico?
With Premier League rights gone, Fox Sports Mexico is left clinging to Formula 1 and Major League Baseball. But given its financial struggles, how long before those deals also fall apart? Grupo Lauman had planned to sell Fox Sports Mexico back to Fox Corp and even got regulatory approval—but that deal is now in limbo. Fox Sports Mexico might be on borrowed time if this latest rights loss is any indicator.
