The Premier League has struck a new deal with Sky TV and TNT Sports for UK television rights, totalling £6.7 billion for four years. This deal will keep the league's revenue stable while significantly increasing the number of live matches. All Sunday games starting at 2 p.m. will be livestreamed. Sky TV secured four of the five ** packages, guaranteeing a minimum of 215 live matches, including all 10 matches on the final day of the season.
TNT will broadcast 52 matches, while The Race of the Day will continue to be licensed by the BBC for weekly highlights. The agreement will come into force for the 2025-2026 season and will continue until the end of the 2028-2029 season. The Premier League has called it one of the largest sport** rights agreements ever reached in the UK. After much anticipation and speculation about the league's television rights, this swiftly agreed agreement was significant.
As football continues to grow and grow in popularity, maintaining a strong relationship with a trusted broadcast partner is essential for the Premier League to maintain financial stability. The increase in live streaming ensures that fans get more out of their favorite teams and players. The Premier League remains one of the world's most popular sporting events, and this new agreement will further cement its position as a premier football league. More details on the agreement and its impact are expected in due course.