The Premier League has agreed a new record £6.7bn domestic TV deal with Sky and TNT, and it comes with key changes to how we watch it moving forward.
As per the Premier League, it’s a four-year deal that begins from the 2025/26 season, and will see up to 270 games shown live across each campaign.
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While the 3pm Saturday blackout remains in place, every 2pm Sunday kick-off will be televised from the start of the new agreement, which is key given the involvement of English clubs in Europe and how that typically now results in games being pushed back to accommodate their scheduling demands.
In terms of how the rights have been awarded, Sky will show a minimum of 215 matches live per season including the Saturday 5.30pm kick-offs, Sunday 2pm and 4.30pm kick-offs, as well as evening games on Mondays and Fridays and three midweek rounds.
Further, the broadcaster will show all 10 matches on the final day of each season.
As for TNT, they will show a minimum of 52 matches per season including all 12.30pm kick-offs on Saturdays, as well as two midweek rounds.
Meanwhile, Amazon will no longer show any live matches when this deal comes into force, having not secured any rights in the new agreement.
“The outcome of this process underlines the strength of the Premier League and is testament to our clubs, players and managers who continue to deliver the world’s most competitive football in full stadiums, and to supporters, who create an unrivalled atmosphere every week,” said Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.
The new deal ultimately solidifies Sky’s position as the leading broadcaster of the Premier League, with TNT keeping their place alongside them, while there will of course continue to be a coverage from the BBC with their highlights and digital content packages.
From a viewer’s standpoint, it means more live games from the English top flight with a Sky subscription, and the hope is that it is a productive deal for all concerned to provide the best possible coverage over that four-year period.
