Fans of legal and legitimate sports live streams, like those found on Wildz TV, know that piracy in sports broadcasting is a major issue for stakeholders, and football is not immune to this problem.
In an effort to address the issue, European football's governing body, UEFA, has officially partnered with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) in a landmark move to combat digital piracy.
This partnership marks UEFA as the first exclusive sports rights-holder to join ACE, contributing to a broader industry-wide effort to protect the value of creative and sporting content globally.
UEFA will actively participate in ACE's Live Tier, a platform that enhances and coordinates ACE's efforts to target sports piracy operations. Working alongside law enforcement and other partners, UEFA will pursue actions to dismantle illegal operations worldwide.
This collaboration reinforces the position of UEFA and UC3 – the entity overseeing the commercialisation of the rights of UEFA’s club competitions – at the forefront of global anti-piracy action.
ACE is a content protection coalition that brings together over 50 major entertainment companies and studios in a coordinated effort to combat piracy. This coalition aims to protect the integrity of the digital ecosystem.
Members of the ACE Live Tier benefit from sharing the Alliance’s real-time intelligence, global reach, policy advocacy, and partnerships with private sector and law enforcement allies. The Live Tier features global hubs, processes, and technology dedicated to addressing the immediacy of gameday piracy.
UEFA and UC3 have reiterated their deep commitment to safeguarding the interests of their family of broadcast partners.
This commitment is crucial, recognising that media rights revenues across UEFA competitions like the UEFA Champions League underpin the sustainability of football at both professional and grassroots levels, while supporting development initiatives throughout the wider European football ecosystem.
The partnership between UEFA and ACE marks a significant step in the fight against digital piracy in sports, promising a safer and more secure digital ecosystem for sports fans and broadcasters alike.
