Sky Sports has secured a groundbreaking deal that will see the broadcaster air a record minimum of 215 Premier League matches per season starting from the 2025/26 season. This new four-year agreement for TV rights marks an increase in live coverage, up from the current 128 Premier League matches.
The new rights deal positions Sky Sports as the leading broadcaster of Premier League action, with at least four matches being aired every week. The line-up will include over 140 weekend games, evening matches on Fridays and Mondays, and full coverage of three midweek match rounds.
For sports fans and betting enthusiasts alike, this means more opportunities to watch their favourite teams in action or place bets on potential outcomes.
All final day matches live On Sky Sports
In another first for the broadcaster, all ten Premier League matches scheduled for each season's final day will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. This move is set to create a thrilling climax to each campaign that fans can experience in real-time.
Dana Strong, Group CEO Sky, said:
"This is a fantastic result for Sky customers, who will see a significant increase in the number of matches from the most iconic league in the world. Sky is the undisputed home for sport fans in the UK."
Unrivalled line-up of football action
The enhanced football line-up on Sky Sports includes:
- A minimum of 215 live games each season
- All first-pick matches until May 2029
- Super Sunday remaining as flagship kick-off slot at 4:30 pm
- More live games on Fridays and Mondays
- For the first time ever, all final day games broadcasted live
- Multiple live match broadcasts during several weekends at Sunday's popular slot -2pm
Additionally, most festive fixtures including Boxing Day Premier League football are back on Sky Sports' schedule. This new deal cements Sky Sports' position as the undisputed home for sports fans in the UK. With an increase of up to 100 more Premier League matches each season, viewers can look forward to more action, drama and excitement from the world's most iconic football league.
