RTL is launching a major offensive in the German TV market for National Football League rights, securing up to nine live games per week after merging with Sky Deutschland, leaving DAZN without coverage.

RTL Group has announced its new German management team after receiving regulatory approval for its acquisition of pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland, integrating executives from both companies.

RTL Group is acquiring Sky Deutschland for a bargain price of €68 million, integrating the broadcaster into RTL Deutschland, which will lead to increased power for two executives, job cuts, and a focus on synergies.

RTL Group is offering concessions in an effort to expedite the regulatory approval process for its acquisition of Sky Deutschland.

RTL has finalized its deal to acquire Sky Deutschland from Comcast, consolidating two major Central European entertainment players to achieve scale and compete with tech giants.

RTL has submitted its planned takeover of the pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland from US cable television group Comcast to the EU for approval, an acquisition announced in June 2025.