El Canal del Fútbol

What El Canal del Fútbol does

El Canal del Fútbol (ECDF) is a direct-to-consumer sports streaming service operated by the Ecuadorian company Servisky S.A., with its registered office in Quito. The platform serves Ecuadorian football fans with live and on-demand coverage anchored by exclusive rights to the Ecuadorian national team (La Tri), the Brazilian Brasileirão, the Spanish Copa del Rey, the Saudi Pro League, and South American World Cup qualifiers. Content is distributed through a web application and native iOS/Android apps supporting up to three simultaneous streams per account, with the platform marketed as carrying more than 100 matches per month and geo-restricting premium rights to Ecuador.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional OTT build: AWS for cloud infrastructure, Stripe for subscription billing and payments, and standard mobile/web clients, with no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary recommendation engine. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct subscription at $14.99/month for the core ECDF plan, a co-branded bundle with Disney+ Premium at $19.99/month, and telco-distributed access via ISP partnerships with Netlife, Claro, Xtrim, Gotnet, and Celerity — including a discounted $9.99/month Claro TV bundle. The company also operates a YouTube membership and has produced original editorial content such as a Team Mundial documentary series tied to the 2026 World Cup cycle.

ECDF's business model is a content-rights-financed subscription platform: revenue is generated from monthly subscriber fees across the three pricing tiers, while costs are dominated by sports rights payments (FEF, Brasileirão, Copa del Rey) and infrastructure. Brand visibility is supported by 1.07M+ Twitter/X followers, an official partnership with Manchester United, and positioning as the principal legal streaming outlet for the Ecuadorian national team. The company is private, has no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with an estimated 11–50 employees.

Name

El Canal del Fútbol

Legal name

Servisky S.A.

Website

https://elcanaldelfutbol.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

El Canal del Fútbol is a direct-to-consumer streaming platform serving Ecuadorian football fans with exclusive rights to the national team (La Tri), Brasileirão, and Copa del Rey, distributed via web and mobile apps and bundled through Ecuadorian ISPs including Claro and Netlife.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Media Streaming

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Protection for Live Events (Geo-blocking, Concurrent Stream Controls) (MPAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Live sports streaming
• Football broadcasting
• Ecuadorian football coverage
• Subscription video platform
• La Tri streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Guayaquil

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Subscription (Web/App): Monthly subscription revenue from individual consumers subscribing directly through the elcanaldelfutbol.com website or mobile applications. Two tiers offered: ECDF plan at $14.99/month and ECDF + Disney+ Premium bundle at $19.99/month. Minimum 3-month commitment required, with monthly billing thereafter.
2. ISP/Telco Distribution Partnerships: Revenue sharing or licensing arrangements with internet service providers (Netlife, Claro, Xtrim, Gotnet) who bundle ECDF content with their internet or TV packages. Claro TV Plan offered at $9.99/month includes ECDF access with certain content restrictions.
3. Disney+ Premium Activation: Through the premium tier ($19.99/month), ECDF acts as an activation channel for Disney+ Premium subscriptions, with the platform handling the subscription management and Disney+ providing the streaming service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

El Canal del Fútbol (ECDF) is a subscription-based digital sports streaming platform that broadcasts live and on-demand Ecuadorian football content, including exclusive coverage of the Ecuadorian national team (La Tri), South American World Cup qualifiers, Brasileirao, Copa del Rey, Liga Pro Ecuabet, Super Liga Femenina, and supplementary programming such as analysis shows, interviews, and documentary series. Access is delivered via web, iOS, and Android apps, with TV casting supported through access codes.

Product overview

El Canal del Fútbol (ECDF) is a sports digital streaming platform operated by Servisky S.A. that serves as the official and exclusive broadcaster for Ecuador's national football team (La Tri), Eliminatorias Sudamericanas, Brasileirao, Super Liga Femenina, and other competitions. The platform offers two subscription tiers: Plan ECDF at $14.99/month covering Copa del Rey, Brasileirao, and Taça Portugal; and Plan ECDF y Disney+ Plan Premium at $19.99/month adding Disney+ Premium, Champions League, European Leagues, and ESPN content. ECDF provides live streaming, exclusive interviews, and original programming including Team Mundial, ECDF UIO, Sin Códigos, La Banda, F de Fútbol, Línea de 3, and the documentary series Camino al Mundial 2026. The platform is accessible via web, iOS app, and Android app with simultaneous viewing on up to 3 devices. Content availability varies geographically, with Ecuador-based subscribers receiving full access including Liga Pro Ecuabet and national team matches, while international subscribers have access to Superliga Femenina and Amateur League content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• El Canal del Fútbol (ECDF) Streaming Platform Subscription-based live sports streaming platform streaming Ecuadorian national team (La Tri) matches, Eliminatorias Sudamericanas, Brasileirao, Copa del Rey, Liga Pro Ecuabet, Super Liga Femenina, and original programming. Accessible via web, iOS, and Android with up to 3 simultaneous streams per account.
• Plan ECDF subscription $14.99/month subscription plan providing live streaming of Copa del Rey, Brasileirao, Taça Portugal, Liga Pro Ecuabet, Eliminatorias Sudamericanas, Liga Saudí, and Liga Endesa basketball, plus multi-device access (up to 3 simultaneous streams). Requires a 3-month minimum commitment.
• Plan ECDF + Disney+ Premium bundle $19.99/month premium subscription plan combining full ECDF content with Disney+ Plan Premium activation (Champions League, European Leagues, ESPN content). Single-account billing with a 3-month minimum commitment.
• ECDF mobile applications (iOS and Android) Native iOS and Android applications providing subscribers with mobile and tablet access to live ECDF streams, replays, exclusive interviews, and on-demand programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ matches per month offered across multiple leagues and tournaments

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Manchester UnitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Canal del Fútbol is an official partner of Manchester United, providing coverage and content related to the English Premier League club. This partnership positions ECDF as a premium football media destination with access to Manchester United content and branding.
• Disney+ (The Walt Disney Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDF offers a bundled subscription tier ($19.99/month) combining ECDF streaming with Disney+ Premium, including access to Champions League, European Leagues, and ESPN content. The partnership enables ECDF subscribers to activate Disney+ Premium through the ECDF platform and manage both subscriptions through a single account.
• Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDF is the official and exclusive streaming channel for La Tri (Ecuadorian national team), providing live coverage of all Ecuador national football team matches, World Cup qualifiers, and related content. This exclusive rights partnership is the cornerstone of ECDF's content offering.
• Brasileirão (Brazilian Football Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDF holds streaming rights for Brasileirao (Brazilian football league), featuring Ecuadorian players competing in the league and providing comprehensive coverage of Brazilian football to Ecuadorian audiences.
• NetlifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetlife ISP partnership allows subscribers to access ECDF content bundled with internet packages. Netlife users can log in with their ISP credentials to access ECDF streaming services.
• Claro EcuadorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClaro offers ECDF through its TV and internet bundles. Claro TV Plan at $9.99 includes ECDF access with certain content restrictions. Additionally, Claro mobile internet subscribers with $21.85+ plans receive free ECDF web/app access.
• XtrimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXtrim ISP partnership enables subscribers to access ECDF bundled with internet services using Mi Xtrim account authentication.
• GotnetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGotnet ISP partnership for bundled subscription access to ECDF content for Ecuadorian subscribers.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe processes payment transactions for ECDF subscriptions. ECDF does not store credit/debit card data directly; Stripe handles payment processing and maintains PCI DSS compliance for secure transactions.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationECDF cloud infrastructure is hosted on AWS servers with AES-256 encryption at rest and SSL/TLS encryption in transit. AWS services provide the computational infrastructure for streaming delivery, data storage, and platform operations.
• YouTube (Google)coreTechnology or IntegrationECDF utilizes YouTube API services to allow users to validate their active membership on the official ECDF YouTube channel. This OAuth 2.0 integration enables automatic benefit activation for verified channel subscribers. Data usage is limited to membership verification and is not shared with advertisers.
• Copa del Rey (Royal Spanish Football Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDF holds streaming rights for Copa del Rey (Spanish King's Cup), one of the oldest and most prestigious national football cup competitions in the world.
• Taça Portugal (Portuguese Football Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDF provides streaming coverage of Taça Portugal (Portuguese Cup), expanding the platform's international football content portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Bet593: Ecuadorian licensed sports betting operator that runs banner advertising on ECDF's homepage. Adjacent ecosystem participant in Ecuadorian football monetization; comparable as a local commercial partner rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Movistar Plus / Liga1 Max: Telco-affiliated sports streaming services in Spanish-speaking markets offering national league content (Liga1 Max in Peru, Movistar Plus in Spain). Comparable model of telco-bundled national-team football streaming; not direct competitor in Ecuador but represents a regional pattern ECDF's model mirrors.

Direct peers

• TyC Sports Play: Argentine sports streaming service associated with TyC Sports offering Argentine league and international football content. Comparable as a country-anchored sports OTT with premium subscription tiers and similar football content mix.
• GolTV / Fanatiz: LatAm-focused sports streaming service (Fanatiz) and GolTV channel offering international football and South American leagues via subscription. Closely comparable product (subscription sports streaming) targeting Spanish-speaking LatAm fans with similar rights portfolio.
• Win Sports+: Colombian subscription streaming service for Liga BetPlay and Colombian national team football. Most direct comparable: country-specific soccer OTT platform with similar ISP bundling and exclusive national-team rights model in a neighboring LatAm market.

Broad incumbents

• Disney+ (with ESPN content): Global streaming service with Star+ / ESPN sports tier across Latin America, including Champions League, European leagues, and Ecuadorian-accessible content. Acts as both ECDF's bundling partner and a competing standalone alternative for premium football.
• DAZN: Global sports streaming subscription platform increasingly localizing across Latin America with international football rights. Indirect incumbent competitor that pressures ECDF's non-exclusive content value and ARPU positioning.
• TUDN / TelevisaUnivision: Major U.S. Hispanic and Mexican sports media brand with football streaming and linear rights. Comparable as a Spanish-language football content destination serving diaspora audiences—a model ECDF's geo-restrictions currently prevent replicating.
• ESPN Latin America (Star+): Major pan-regional sports broadcaster with deep football rights portfolio across LatAm. Competes with ECDF for non-exclusive rights (Brasileirao, Copa del Rey) and serves as the broader incumbent ECDF must differentiate against via national-team exclusivity.
• DirecTV Sports / GO Sports: Pan-LatAm satellite and streaming sports service offering South American football leagues and qualifiers. Competitor for non-exclusive rights and premium sports subscribers across the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ElCanalDFutbol
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ElCanalDelFutbol
• Facebookfacebook.com/elcanaldfutbol1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcanaldelfutbol

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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