The Premier League has agreed a record £6.7bn four-year domestic television rights deal with Sky and TNT Sports, covering the 2025-26 season onwards. Under the agreement, Sky will secure at least 215 live matches per season, including all ten fixtures on the final day, while TNT will screen 52 matches.
For the first time, every Premier League match outside the traditional Saturday 3pm blackout will be broadcast live in the UK. Additional midweek matchdays will feature simultaneous fixtures, allowing viewers to choose which games to watch. The BBC will continue to show highlights via Match of the Day after securing the weekly highlights package.
The Premier League described the deal as the largest sports media rights agreement ever concluded in the UK. Although domestic revenue will increase by only 4% annually, below current inflation, the total remains more than double the value of Italy's Serie A deal. The outcome reinforces the league's position as the world's leading domestic competition.
The auction saw Amazon lose its existing rights to Premier League games, while streaming service Dazn did not enter the bidding. The expanded schedule also raises questions about the future of the Saturday 3pm blackout, with the UK government supporting proposals to allow the Women's Super League to broadcast live matches at that time.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters welcomed the renewal, praising Sky and TNT for their world-class coverage and innovation. Dana Strong, Sky's group chief executive, described the deal as a 'fantastic result' for customers, reaffirming Sky's position as the UK's home for sports fans.
