Don Francisco Return, Scripted, Sports Take Spotlight

Sports: Super Bowl, New Rights and Year-Round Soccer

The company secured first-ever rights to CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, renewed CONCACAF’s Gold Cup and Nations League, and extended its Mexican National Team deal through 2034.

TelevisaUnivision also struck partnership deals that will bring two major events to Univision: Super Bowl LXI in 2027 under a sublicensing agreement with ESPN, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix this November in partnership with Apple.

Additionally, it is also teaming up with YouTube star MrBeast for a creator-driven event tied to the Gold Cup, a sign of TelevisaUnivision’s push to reach younger audiences.

Streaming: ViX Expands Features and Short-Form Content

Spanish-language streaming service ViX will roll out new features this summer, including DVR functionality, live game pause, rapid recaps and multi-screen viewing.

Building on the breakout success of ViX MicrOs, the company plans to produce more than 100 new short-form vertical titles in 2026. The platform, which launched quietly in July 2025, has already surpassed one billion views with 48% quarter-over-quarter viewer growth.

In an interview earlier this year, Rafael Urbina, president of streaming and digital, stressed those numbers show the microdrama strategy is working and signal an “opportunity to become a multimillion-dollar business at scale.”

Scripted: 10 New Novelas and Returning Franchises

Telenovelas continue to anchor the scripted slate, alongside a wide range of series.

Novelas

Corazón de Oro: Gabriel Soto, Mayrin Villanueva and Gala Montes star in a story of tangled lies, long-lost connections and a woman whose daughter deceives her to fund a lavish secret life. Produced by Pedro Ortíz de Pinedo.

Tierra de Amor y Coraje: Sofia Castro, Emmanuel Palomares, Brandon Peniche and Emilio Osorio star as brothers fighting to save their ranch after their parents are murdered, only to fall for the daughter of the man trying to destroy them. Produced by José Alberto “El Güero” Castro.

Corazón de Marruecos: Jose Ron, Africa Zavala, Claudia Alvarez and Daniela Romo star in the story of a Turkish woman who flees a forced marriage and finds unexpected love in Mexico, only to face illness, betrayal and powerful enemies. Produced by Rosy Ocampo.

Sabor a Ti, Entre Historias y Secretos: Eva Cedeño and Mario Moran star as an agronomical engineer who arrives in a vineyard town to reclaim a stolen inheritance and legendary winemaking secret, falling for the man she was never meant to love. Produced by Lucero Suarez.

Una Segunda Oportunidad: After tragedy convinces Sofía to give up on love, she finds it again with an older businessman, but family pressure, a vengeful ex-wife and buried secrets threaten to tear them apart. Produced by Silvia Cano.

El Renacer de Luna: Marisol del Olmo, Matias Novoa and Marlene Favela star as Luna Arteaga, who uncovers a deadly conspiracy behind her family’s mezcal empire and must reinvent herself through betrayal, revenge and an unexpected love. Produced by Roy Rojas.

Infinito Amor: After serving fifteen years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Ariel uncovers the conspiracy that stole his freedom and separated him from Cristina, the woman he never stopped loving. Produced by Salvador Mejia.

Regalo de Amor: Alejandra Robles Gil and Chris Pazcal star as two people brought together by Valentina, an angelic child who sets off a chain of revelations, betrayals and custody battles that test the possibility of building a real family. Produced by Silvia Cano.

Family-Oriented Series

La Rosa de Guadalupe (Univision): The long-running anthology series returns with moving stories of faith and hope, following everyday people through personal and social struggles.

Contrato de Corazones, Season 2: At the peak of her design career, Fery faces an identity thief and a relationship tested by the arrival of Jin, a former colleague from Seoul who has always been secretly in love with her.

Pícara Soñadora (UNIMÁS): Lupita López lives secretly inside a department store while dreaming of a corporate career, until a new employee turns out to be the wealthy heir hiding his identity to escape an arranged marriage. The series is a remake of the 1991 Televisa telenovela starring Mariana Levy and Eduardo Palomo, both of whom have since passed away, itself based on a 1956 Argentine film.

Cuando Fui Bonita (UNIMÁS): A woman reunites with her first love, now a powerful fashion executive, and convinces her glamorous best friend to impersonate her, only to land a job working directly for him.

Series

Hotel Todo Incluido: José Eduardo Derbez, Sofía Castro, Consuelo Duval and Ricardo Fastlicht star in a comedy-fantasy series about an inexperienced hotel manager whose struggling property is transformed when a mysterious girl with magical powers begins granting guests’ wishes. Produced by Jorge Aragón.

Timbiriche (ViX): A series inspired by the iconic 1980s band, tracing the beginnings, evolution and complex lives of the young performers of the popular group.

Mujeres Asesinas, Season 4 (ViX): The series continues exploring the stories of women from diverse backgrounds who, cornered by tragedy, are pushed to the unthinkable: murder.

Unscripted: Don Francisco Returns, New Formats and Returning Hits

Don Francisco (Univision): The legendary Chilean host, whose real name is Mario Kreutzberger, returns with a new interview series featuring major personalities from the Hispanic world, blending intimate conversation with the scale of a major television event. With more than five decades of experience, Don Francisco brings back the warmth, humor and personal connection that have defined his career.

Chávez vs. Chávez (ViX Documentary): A five-episode series reconstructing the life of Julio César Chávez, the undefeated boxing champion who became a symbol of Mexico, and the personal battles that nearly destroyed him.

De Viaje con los Derbez, Season 6 (ViX): Eugenio Derbez, his wife Alessandra Rosaldo and their children Aislinn, Vadhir, José Eduardo and Aitana return for another season of comedic family travel.

Primeras Citas (UNIMÁS & ViX): Rafael Araneda hosts a dating show built around blind first dates, following singles of all ages and backgrounds as they open themselves to unexpected connections.

El Túnel del Amor (UNIMÁS & ViX): Hosted by Cecilia Galliano, a social experiment in which pairs of friends help each other find romantic partners, navigating a mysterious tunnel that connects two houses for unexpected encounters.

¿Quién Caerá? VIP (UNIMÁS & ViX): Adamari López hosts the celebrity version of the hit game show, where well-known figures face trivia duels and risk elimination through a trapdoor with every wrong answer.

¿Quién es Mejor? (Univision & ViX): Hosted by Marie Claire Harp, a competition open to anyone who considers themselves the best at something, from the artistic to the bizarre, with a live audience holding the power to rescue their favorites.

Garra vs. Veneno: Guerreros Mundiales (Univision, UNIMÁS & ViX): Hosted by Lambda and Cynthia Urías, a live physical and mental competition featuring 26 participants, blending high-stakes challenges with humor, music and dance.

Returning Unscripted

¿Apostarías por Mí?, Season 2 (Univision, UNIMÁS & ViX): The 24/7 celebrity voyeurism reality show, which debuted in January 2026, returns for a second season.

Juego de Voces, Season 4 (Univision & ViX): Hosted by Angélica Vale, the musical competition pitting Leyendas against Estrellas returns with more star power and performances.

¿Quién es la Máscara?, Season 8 (Univision & ViX): The celebrity disguise competition returns, with a panel of investigators and special guests working to uncover the identities behind elaborate costumes.

CDI: Archivos Abiertos (Univision): Hosted by Borja Voces, a team of criminologists, former FBI agents and legal experts examine high-impact true crime cases through crime-scene mockups, exclusive interrogations and witness testimonies.

CDI: Código de Investigación (UNIMÁS): Also hosted by Borja Voces, the true crime program combines expert analysis, powerful testimonials and cutting-edge technology to examine both past and current cases.

¿Quién Caerá?, Season 4 (UNIMÁS): Adamari López returns to host the trivia game show where one wrong answer means elimination through a trapdoor.

¿Quién Caerá? Kids, Season 2 (UNIMÁS): Adamari López and her daughter Alaïa Costa-López co-host the kids edition of the competition.

Lo Tomas o Lo Dejas, Season 3 (UNIMÁS): Paul Stanley returns to host the high-stakes game show where a shrewd decision can lead to a $100,000 jackpot.

Piensa Rápido, Season 3 (UNIMÁS): Adrián Uribe returns as El Vítor to host the fast-paced game show where teams race against a 60-second clock to guess popular answers for cash prizes.

Returning morning, afternoon and political shows

Despierta América (Univision): Hosted by Alan Tacher, Karla Martinez, Francisca, Raul Gonzalez, Sascha Pretto and Jessica Rodriguez, the flagship morning show returns for a 29th year.

Desiguales (Univision): Adamari López, Amara La Negra, Karina Banda and Migbelis Castellanos return for another season of current events, entertainment news and personal conversations.

El Gordo y la Flaca (Univision): Raúl de Molina and Lili Estefan continue their Emmy-winning run hosting weekday afternoon entertainment news and celebrity coverage.

Siéntese Quien Pueda (Univision): Chiquibaby and Jorge Bernal are back with behind-the-scenes celebrity access and entertainment industry coverage.

Primer Impacto (Univision): Pamela Silva and Michelle Galván continue to host the long-running weekday afternoon news magazine.

Esta Semana con Ilia Calderón y Enrique Acevedo (Univision): The weekly Sunday political program, launched in March 2026, will continue into the new year.

Music and Tentpoles

Premios Juventud Fest (Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión & ViX): Premios Juventud expands into PJ Fest, a week-long multi-city cultural takeover culminating in its 23rd awards edition, live from Marbella, Spain.

New Venture with Global Icon Marc Anthony: First-of-its-kind partnership will
amplify Latin culture through the development of new music IP, original long-form
video content and strategic lifestyle ventures across music, hospitality, and
fashion.

SESSIONS by ViX Música: A premium live-performance series pairing the biggest names in Latin music with top content creators.

Premio Lo Nuestro: The longest-running Spanish-language Latin music awards show in U.S. television history returns, with nominations based on TelevisaUnivision radio airplay, streaming data and industry expert assessment.

Latin GRAMMY Awards: The Biggest Night in Latin Music airs live from Las Vegas on Thursday, November 12.

Specials

Fiesta Mexicana (El Grito): A live special from iconic locations celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day with musical performances and coverage from Mexico City and beyond.

Las Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe: Live coverage of the spiritual tradition honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe from La Basílica de Guadalupe in Mexico City.

Navidad por Nuestros Niños: A live holiday fundraising event benefiting the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA.

Rose Parade: Univision’s live broadcast of the iconic New Year’s Day parade from Pasadena, California.

TeletonUSA 2026: The 13th edition of the annual fundraising broadcast for the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA, featuring major stars and musical performances.

¡Feliz 2027!: Univision’s New Year’s Eve celebration, live from Times Square and international locations, with Latin music performances and a countdown to the new year.

News: N+ Univision and Midterm Elections

N+ Univision, the rebranded unified news division combining U.S. and Mexico operations, plans to deliver comprehensive midterm election coverage from the primaries through the first-ever midterm party conventions and Election Night on Tuesday, November 3.

The network’s daily lineup spans Despierta América in the morning, Noticiero N+ Univision: Edición Digital at midday, Primer Impacto in the afternoon and Noticiero N+ Univision and Noticiero N+ Univision: Edición Nocturna at 11:30 p.m., each ranking No. 1 among U.S. Hispanics in their daypart. N+ Univision 24/7 on ViX delivers round-the-clock streaming news, while its digital arm produces El Detector, the first Spanish-language fact-checking platform in the United States.