The fourth season of Baller League begins tonight, Monday, October 12, with all six opening matches streaming live online after the competition's agreement with Sky Sports came to an end.
Coverage starts from 5pm, and reigning champions Prime FC face Clutch FC in the final match of the night.
New broadcaster and how to watch
Sky Sports aired previous seasons, but that deal has now finished. The new season will be online only, with fans able to watch on YouTube or Twitch, as both platforms carry the live action throughout the evening.
"We're not dependent on a traditional broadcaster to deliver an audience to us; we reach our audience directly," Baller League chief executive Felix Starck said in a statement.
New venue and managerial changes
Previous seasons took place at the Copper Box Arena near the London Stadium. This season moves to a new East London location, the Baller League Arena at Eastbrook Studios in Dagenham.
There have also been managerial changes. Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi and his uncle Jay Jay Okocha have been brought in as managers, taking charge of P17 FC and Toma respectively. Other managers include KSI and Micah Richards, while Ian Wright has stepped down from his Wembley Rangers role.
Former Premier League players involved
As with previous seasons, former Premier League players will take part alongside influencers and hidden gems from the lower reaches of the football pyramid. Billy Sharp is one of the new arrivals with Premier League experience, while former top-flight captain Ben Mee has joined Micah Richards' Deportrio squad.
