DAZN Limited v Coupang Corp

DAZN Limited v Coupang Corp

A binding contract was concluded between DAZN and Coupang by the exchange of emails on 27 February and 3 March 2025, as evidenced by the parties' communications, agreement on essential terms, and subsequent conduct confirming intention to be legally bound. Injunctive relief was justified to protect Coupang's co-exclusive broadcasting rights, and the scope of the injunction was appropriate given the contractual terms.

Parties
Appellant/defendant: DAZN Limited; Respondent/claimant: Coupang Corp.
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Appeal From High Court (commercial Court)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Formation of Contract, Intention to Create Legal Relations, Specific Performance, Injunctive Relief, Co Exclusivity in Broadcasting Rights
Contract Law Commercial Law Formation of Contract Intention to Create Legal Relations Specific Performance Injunctive Relief Co Exclusivity in Broadcasting Rights

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Parties

DAZN Limited

Appellant/defendant

Coupang Corp.

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Appeal From High Court (commercial Court)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a binding contract was concluded between DAZN and Coupang for co-exclusive broadcasting rights for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in South Korea
  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 concluded between DAZN and Coupang by the exchange of emails on 27 February and 3 March 2025, as evidenced by the parties' communications, agreement on essential terms, and subsequent conduct confirming intention to be legally bound. Injunctive relief was justified to protect Coupang's co-exclusive broadcasting rights, and the scope of the injunction was appropriate given the contractual terms.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Declarations confirming existence of binding contract between DAZN and Coupang for co-exclusive broadcasting rights in South Korea for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
  • Prohibitory injunction restraining DAZN from breaching exclusivity obligations, including sublicensing or providing broadcast feed to third parties other than Coupang or DAZN-owned platforms