Today ManoKick will dig into whether Ligue 1 is available on Hulu in the U.S., how streaming rights work, and what your options are to catch the action.
What is Hulu + Live TV and what sports does it include
Hulu’s streaming offerings are divided broadly into on-demand content (TV shows, movies), and Hulu + Live TV, which adds live broadcasts: local channels, sports channels, news, etc.
The key thing: having Hulu + Live TV gives you access to many live-sporting events, but only those covered by the channels that Hulu carries. Just because a league is popular doesn’t mean it’s included. rd Cutters News)
What are the broadcast rights for Ligue 1 in the U.S.
To figure out if Ligue 1 is on Hulu, we need to know who holds the rights in the U.S.:
- Currently, beIN Sports holds exclusive rights in the U.S. for Ligue 1 through about 2028-2029.
- beIN Sports shows matches both in English and Spanish,.
Is Ligue 1 on Hulu?
Short answer: No, not directly.
Here’s why:
- Hulu + Live TV does not carry beIN Sports as part of its standard channel lineup. So even though Hulu has many sports channels, the ones that hold the rights to **Ligue 1re not among them.
- Because beIN holds exclusive U.S. rights, any live match that belongs to Ligue 1 is broadcast through beIN channels or services. Hulu cannot legally show those matches unless it adds beIN (which it currently doesn’t) or sublicenses those games (which it doesn’t appear to have done).
So if you’re asking “can you watch Ligue 1 on Hulu”, the answer is: Not via Hulu alone. You’ll need to go through beIN or another service that offers beIN.
Other ways to watch Ligue 1 in the U.S.
Since Hulu won’t do the job by itself, here are your best alternatives so you can follow Ligue 1 without missing matches:
- beIN Sports / beIN Sports Connect
- This is the primary broadcaster. If you have a cable or streaming plan that includes beIN Sports, you can also use their streaming service to watch on demand.
- Streaming services that include beIN
- Some streaming providers include beIN Sports in their channel bundles. These may be more expensive but give access to more than just one league. Sling TV, FuboTV are often named in this context.
Ligue 1+ service
- While primarily designed for France and international markets, new offerings like Ligue 1+ are changing how the league is delivered. But note: availability outside France depends on licensing.
Could Hulu ever carry Ligue 1? What to watch for
While it isn’t on Hulu now, there are scenarios under which it might change:
- Sublicensing deals could allow Hulu to add beIN Sports (or individual rightsLigue1 matches) to its bundle.
- Mergers or changes in sports rights ownership could reshuffle which streaming platforms carry which leagues. There is a recent development where Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV are merging parts of their business.
- New streaming services or league-owned platforms (like Ligue 1+ expanding) might license in the U.S., which could open up more options beyond beIN.
Keep an eye on announcements before new seasons start (often rights are negotiated year to year or every few years).
What’s your best move now
If you want to watch Ligue 1 action regularly and reliably, here’s a plan:
- Subscribe to beIN Sports Connect if you don’t already have access. Compare streaming bundles: Sling + beIN, Fubo + beIN, etc., to find one that fits your budget and streaming preferences.
- Keep tabs on Hulu’s channel additions or partnerships, especially as media consolidation (e.g. Hulu + Fubo) might shift things.
- For big matches/derbies, check clubs’ official sites & Ligue 1’s official information – sometimes there are pay-per-view or streaming special cases.
Conclusion
Can you watch Ligue 1 on Hulu? Not directly, because Hulu + Live TV does not carry the channel that holds the exclusive rights. For now, fans need to go through beIN Sports or another streaming service that includes beIN in their package to follow Ligue 1 matches in the U.S.
ManoKick recommends securing beIN access if you love French football; it’s the clearest path. Meanwhile, stay updated—rights deals shift, and streaming platforms keep evolving. If you’d like, I can pull up the current cheapest streaming bundles to get beIN Sports + Ligue 1 games—interested?
