The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed that LPF Play, the streaming platform launched earlier this year to broadcast lower-division matches, will transition from a free service to a tiered subscription model. Starting October 15, fans seeking access to the majority of the broadcast schedule must pay a monthly fee of 15,000 Argentine pesos, according to reports from Clarin and Olé.
The New Subscription Tiers
The updated structure divides content into two distinct categories. The “Plan Plus,” priced at 15,000 pesos per month, allows users to view live matches from the Primera Nacional, Primera B, Primera C, the women’s Primera División, the Torneo Proyección (reserve league), and the men’s Primera División of futsal. This tier provides access to more than 3,000 live matches annually and permits simultaneous viewing on up to two devices, as detailed by Perfil and Somos Jujuy.
For those who choose not to pay, the platform retains a “Plan Base” at no cost. This free tier is significantly more limited, restricting live broadcasts to the Torneo Federal A, women’s futsal, and the Torneo Promocional Amateur. According to Diario El Sol Mendoza, both plans include access to match highlights, press conferences, and original programming such as LPF Show, Lado F, and AFA Estudio.
Transition from Public Funding to Direct Commercialization
This shift follows a period of significant change in how Argentine lower-division football is broadcast. In February, the contract between the AFA and previous rights holders, Torneos and TyC Sports, expired. The governing body subsequently assumed direct control over the production and marketing of these matches. Official bulletins from the AFA indicate that this model included fixed monthly payments to clubs, ranging from 65 million pesos for Primera Nacional teams to 12 million pesos for those in the Primera C and Federal A divisions, as reported by Clarin.
Technical Instability Sparks Fan Criticism
The move to a paid model follows reports of technical instability and complaints from fans during the platform’s initial months of operation. Users have frequently cited signal drops, transmission delays, and the exclusion of local or partidario media outlets that historically covered these matches. Clarin noted that these technical failures led to widespread criticism on social media, where fans questioned the quality of the service in relation to the new requirement for a subscription.
Future Broadcasting Outlook
While the AFA has formalized the subscription cost for LPF Play, the landscape of Argentine football broadcasting remains in flux. Officials did note, however, that while there are no immediate plans to move Primera División matches to the platform, such a shift remains a possibility for the future, given that existing television contracts run through 2030, according to Olé.
Plan Plus Subscription Begins October 15
When does the new payment system take effect?
The “Plan Plus” subscription model officially begins on October 15. Matches broadcast during the final days leading up to this date will remain under the previous free-access terms, as reported by Olé and Diario El Sol Mendoza.
Are there any promotional incentives for early sign-ups?
Yes. Users who register on the platform before October 15 are automatically entered into a draw to win an official Argentina national team jersey from the farewell event for Lionel Messi, according to Perfil.
Does the paid subscription apply to all categories?
No. The paid tier is required for the Primera Nacional, Primera B, Primera C, the women’s top division, and the Torneo Proyección. The free “Plan Base” continues to cover the Federal A, women’s futsal, and the Torneo Promocional Amateur.
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