In a surprising announcement, Sky Sports has revealed its plans to broadcast the UEFA Europa League and Conference League matches in the UK from the 2027/2028 season. This move marks a significant shift in European football broadcasting rights, which are currently held by TNT Sports.
TNT Sports will lose not only the rights for these two leagues but also for the Champions League starting from 2027. The change signifies a major reshuffling of broadcasting privileges that have been traditionally dominated by certain networks.
Comprehensive coverage on Sky Sports
Sky Sports promises comprehensive coverage of both competitions with all 342 matches across the Europa and Conference Leagues available on their platform for four years, starting from summer 2027.
This is particularly exciting news for fans of English teams such as Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa who feature in the Europa League, as well as Crystal Palace who are playing in the Conference League after winning last season's FA Cup.
Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports chief sports officer, said:
"I'm proud that we're able to bring European football competitions back to Sky customers. The UEFA Europa League and Conference League have delivered some of the most exciting European stories in recent years, with English clubs consistently performing strongly and lifting trophies.
"This partnership is made possible by the strength of our business model and brand as the home of sport in the UK. Alongside the Premier League, EFL, SPFL, WSL and more, fans will now regularly enjoy some domestic or European football every day of the week during the season on Sky Sports."
Amazon Prime retains top-pick Tuesday match
While there is a shift happening with regards to broadcasting rights, Amazon Prime will continue to hold its position by broadcasting top-pick Tuesday matches in the Champions League. The corporation has been successfully delivering games from this competition to British viewers since 2024.
The announcement by Sky Sports marks an exciting time for sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike. With more access to European football games than ever before, viewers can look forward to enjoying extensive coverage of their favourite teams' performances right at their fingertips.
As we approach closer towards summer 2027 when these changes take effect, it will be interesting to see how this reshuffling impacts viewer engagement and overall fan experience within European football.
