A coordinated international enforcement action has disrupted a large sports piracy operation tied to the PirloTV streaming network, resulting in the seizure of 44 domains used to distribute unauthorized live sports content. The operation was led by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) in collaboration with UEFA, UC3, and Mexican authorities, marking one of the most significant recent crackdowns on illegal sports streaming infrastructure.
PirloTV does not host content directly but instead aggregates and embeds links to pirated live sports streams, particularly soccer matches, sourced from unauthorized broadcasts. Despite repeated enforcement actions, the network has become known for rapidly shifting to new domains to evade takedowns, allowing it to maintain a persistent global footprint.
According to ACE, the seized domains collectively generated more than 950 million annual visits, with a significant portion of traffic originating from Latin America, especially Mexico and Colombia. The network also attracted users from Europe and the United States, exploiting fragmented sports broadcasting rights and limited access to official streaming platforms in some regions.
The latest operation was timed ahead of major sporting events, including the UEFA Champions League final and ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, aiming to disrupt peak piracy demand. Authorities noted that PirloTV’s infrastructure has been mapped through joint investigations and increasingly coordinated enforcement efforts since UEFA joined ACE in late 2025.
Despite the takedown, researchers and media reports indicate that remnants of the PirloTV ecosystem remain active, with mirror sites and alternative domains continuing to surface. ACE and its partners say continued collaboration with law enforcement, including Mexico’s IMPI, will be critical in sustaining pressure on evolving piracy networks.
