DAZN Ltd v Coupang Corp [2025] EWCA Civ 1083 (08 August 2025)

DAZN Ltd v Coupang Corp [2025] EWCA Civ 1083 (08 August 2025)

A binding contract was formed between DAZN and Coupang by the exchange of emails on 27 February and 3 March 2025, reflecting agreement on all essential terms and an intention to be legally bound, notwithstanding the anticipation of a formal contract. The injunctive relief granted was appropriate to enforce the co-exclusivity obligation and prevent DAZN from undermining Coupang's rights.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Civ 1083
Parties
Appellant/defendant: DAZN Limited; Respondent/claimant: Coupang Corp.
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Commercial Contract Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Formation of Contract, Intention to Create Legal Relations, Specific Performance, Injunctive Relief, Broadcasting Rights
Contract Law Commercial Law Formation of Contract Intention to Create Legal Relations Specific Performance Injunctive Relief Broadcasting Rights

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Parties

DAZN Limited

Appellant/defendant

Coupang Corp.

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Contract Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a binding contract was formed between DAZN and Coupang for FIFA Club World Cup broadcasting rights
  2. 2 Whether the exchange of emails constituted offer and acceptance
  3. 3 Whether there was intention to create legal relations

Ratio Decidendi

A binding contract was formed between DAZN and Coupang by the exchange of emails on 27 February and 3 March 2025, reflecting agreement on all essential terms and an intention to be legally bound, notwithstanding the anticipation of a formal contract. The injunctive relief granted was appropriate to enforce the co-exclusivity obligation and prevent DAZN from undermining Coupang's rights.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Declarations confirming existence of binding contract between DAZN and Coupang for co-exclusive FIFA Club World Cup broadcasting rights in South Korea
  • Prohibitory injunction restraining DAZN from breaching exclusivity, including from sublicensing or providing broadcast feed to third parties other than Coupang or DAZN-owned platforms