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License Football Images for Publishers, Broadcasters and Social Media Teams

Access real-time football photography and the largest editorial sports archive. We provide comprehensive editorial coverage across men's and women's domestic leagues, national teams, and international tournaments. Equip your entire team with fast uploads straight from the pitch, whether they work at the news desk, in the production studio, or on social channels.

Premium Coverage for Top Football Leagues and Club Competitions

We provide extensive football photo coverage across top and lower divisions, international and regional cups, and domestic leagues worldwide, ensuring you have the images you need. See highlights of our coverage below.

Men's Domestic Leagues

Bundesliga

This is our home league, and no agency covers German football closer. License editorial football photos of live match action, stadium atmosphere, and off-pitch stories.

Premier League

License License football images from England's top flight. Our network captures every moment on the pitch, fan reactions, and press conferences for your articles, broadcasts, and projects.

La Liga

License football images from La Liga, from El Clásico to every matchday across Spain. Access live match action, fan culture, and press conferences across Spanish football.

Ligue 1

Bring your audience live coverage from the top tier of French football. Every Ligue 1 matchday, plus compelling off-pitch stories from France's biggest clubs.

Serie A

Cover Italy's Serie A, from the Milan derby to the title race. Access live photography of Juventus, Inter, AC Milan and all clubs for your articles and broadcasts.

Global Coverage

Football coverage worldwide: every league, every level. Find football images from lower divisions, domestic cups, and leagues on every continent, from MLS and the Brasileirão to academy prospects.

Women's Domestic Leagues

Frauen-Bundesliga

As Germany's leading photo agency, we cover the Frauen-Bundesliga in unmatched depth. Get matchday photography of Bayern, Wolfsburg, and every club.

Women's Super League

License football images from England's top flight. Our network captures every moment on the pitch, fan reactions, and press conferences for your articles, broadcasts, and projects.

NWSL

Access sports photography from the National Women's Soccer League. Keep your audience updated with live-action shots and key moments directly from the pitch.

Liga F

Barcelona's record-breakers headline Liga F, Spain's premier women's league. Add live matchday photography of every club to your reporting features, and social feeds.

Serie A Women

Get comprehensive photo coverage from the top tier of Italian women's football. We supply dynamic imagery of match action for your editorial and broadcast needs.

Women's Football

Go beyond Europe's top flights with women's football coverage worldwide, from Première Ligue and Liga MX Femenil to the A-League and leagues on every continent.

Continental Club Competitions

Champions League

License football images from the pinnacle of European club football. We supply premium matchday imagery from both the men's Champions League and the Women's Champions League for all of your media needs.

Europa League

Expand your sports reporting with deep Europa League coverage, from group stage battles to high-stakes knockout rounds.

Copa Libertadores & Copa Sudamericana

Discover high-intensity football images from South America's club competitions, from the Copa Libertadores to the Copa Sudamericana, with live matchday coverage and passionate fan bases.

Asian Club Competitions

Follow Asia's biggest clubs through the continent's premier club competition, with match photography from the group stage to the final.

Club Competitions Worldwide

Source images from club competitions on every continent, including Africa's continental championship, North America's club cup, and the Club World Cup.

Access the Largest Editorial Sports Archive

Discover 100+ years of football history. The IMAGO sports archive contains iconic matches, legendary players, and unforgettable moments. Elevate your articles, broadcast documentaries, and features with deep historical images.

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International Tournaments and National Teams

Football World Cup

License football World Cup images from the biggest stage in men's and women's global football. Prepare your editorial hubs, studio shows and publications with iconic photos from historic World Cup tournaments.

European Championship

IMAGO covers every angle of European tournament football, from qualifiers to the final, backed by decades of EURO history in our archive. License premium, real-time images from both the men's and women's EUROs to give your audience the ultimate tournament experience.

Copa América

Cover South American international football. Access live photography and historical football images for all major national teams across the men's Copa América and Copa América Femenina.

National Teams Worldwide

Round out your international coverage with national team football from every confederation, including AFCON, the Asian Cup and international friendlies.

Why Publishers, Broadcasters and Social Media Teams Choose IMAGO

We simplify the image licensing process for all media professionals. Our football coverage is backed by the full breadth of IMAGO's licensed sports images, and we built everything for the pace of newsrooms, production studios, and social teams.

Real-Time Football Images

Access live matchday photography and editor-curated collections during football matches, ready for immediate editorial use.

Extensive Editorial Football Archives

License football images from 100+ years of historic matches and legendary players. We provide straightforward editorial rights.

Fast Expert Support

Our dedicated key account managers provide fast, expert support. We will guide your team to build the perfect plan for your sports coverage needs.

Flexible Pricing Models

Benefit from custom pricing for football images based on your volume and usage. We offer enterprise terms for major broadcasters and scalable deals for digital publishers.

Easy Access via Webshop or API

Search and download high-quality football photos directly from our webshop, or integrate our API to automate image delivery straight into your content management system.

German Football Media Days 2026/27

License official team shoot images from the Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, 3. Liga and the Frauen-Bundesliga: player portraits, team photos and single player shots. Send your request via the form below, then select "Portrait Offer" under "Select your request".

Request Your Custom Football Licensing Package

Connect with our team to discuss your football coverage requirements. Our dedicated account managers will build a licensing package that best fits your publication, broadcast, and project needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which football leagues does IMAGO cover?

IMAGO covers every level of professional European football, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, as well as worldwide domestic leagues and national team tournaments.

Does IMAGO cover both men's and women's football?

Yes. IMAGO offers extensive editorial football photo coverage for major men's and women's domestic leagues and international tournaments globally.

Which photo agency covers women's football?

IMAGO offers some of the most extensive coverage of women's football worldwide. From domestic leagues to international tournaments and national games, IMAGO covers every angle of the women's game.

How fast are IMAGO's live football photos available?

Our sports photographers upload images directly from the pitch. Football images are available for licensing and download within minutes of the action happening, which is ideal for live coverage, social media updates and breaking news broadcasts.

Can I integrate IMAGO into my workflow?

Yes. We offer API integration. You can automate image delivery directly into your content management system and internal workflows for maximum efficiency.

How large is IMAGO's sports archive?

IMAGO offers the largest editorial sports archive, with 100 million+ images spanning 100+ years of football history.

Are football images cleared for commercial use?

All football images are available for editorial use by default. Contact our team for additional information.

Still have questions about licensing, usage, or formats?

Visit IMAGO’s full FAQ page for detailed answers and support for your football licensing needs.