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Old 02-07-2023, 08:43   #11365
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Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
The last package structure which was rolled over for another three years was aimed at getting a streamer on board with a mini package of 20 games. Amazon picked it up for a bargain price so they've given up on that unpopular idea. Back to just two live broadcasters I reckon - Sky and TNT.

As to how much they'll get is anyone's guess. More games but will Sky and TNT want to splash out significantly more than they do at the moment? Both broadcasters are currently in cost-cutting mode. Sky will have the ability to share some coverage with its sister channel NBC Sport so extra games should increase its costs less than extra games for TNT will.
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EVERY Sunday Premier League game will be on live TV from the season after next as the number of televised fixtures increases from 200 to 270 - but fans face midday and 7pm kick-offs at weekends
  • The number of Friday and Monday evening matches will increase as per changes
  • Premier League eager to attract higher offers from broadcasters in next tender
  • Europa League clubs stand to gain around £1million per Sunday match shown

Mail Sport has learned that as part of a planned increase in the number of live games shown each season from 200 to 270 all Sunday matches could be available by the start of the 2024-25 campaign, which is likely to lead to fans being forced to adapt to a variety of kick-off times throughout the day, from midday until 7pm.

The Premier League will also increase the number of Friday and Monday evening TV slots from the 2024-25 season in a bid to attract higher offers from broadcasters in an auction that is due to take place this autumn.

The number of TV packages available is expected to be cut when the tender document is issued in October, with each package containing more matches and with the mini-package of 20 games currently held by Amazon Prime disappearing entirely.

The top-flight's current domestic TV deal is worth £5billion over three years after the previous contract agreed in 2018 was extended without an auction during the pandemic.

The Premier League are hopeful of securing a significant increase for the 2024 to 2027 cycle, particularly as more games will be on offer.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...nday-game.html
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