By Sportsphere24 Updates
A record-breaking £6.7 billion domestic TV rights deal for the Premier League has just been finalized — and fans are buzzing. From the 2025–26 to 2028–29 seasons, Sky Sports and TNT Sports will take over coverage, Amazon Prime Video loses all live match rights, and the BBC’s Match of the Day remains. Here's what this means for supporters, broadcasters, and your pockets.
📊 Deal Overview: Who Got What?
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Sky Sports secured 4 of 5 packages, broadcasting at least 215 matches per season, including Friday nights, Saturday evening, Sunday (2 pm & 4:30 pm), Monday/Friday nights—and all 10 final-day matches.
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TNT Sports won the remaining package, airing 52 matches per season—primarily the Saturday 12:30 pm slot and two midweek rounds.
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BBC Sport kept the rights for highlights programming via Match of the Day, including MOTD2 and Football Focus.
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Amazon Prime, which planned to lose its existing coverage, will no longer air Premier League matches starting from 2025.
🌐 What This Means for Fans
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More Games on TV
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Coverage jumps from around 200 to 270 live matches per season, breaking the previous record.
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All matches outside the traditional Saturday 3 pm blackout — including Sunday 2 pm — are shown live.
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Streaming Landscape Shift
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Traditional broadcasters cement dominance—no streaming giant (Amazon/DAZN) enters the fray for live Premier League rights.
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Amazon retains Champions League rights, but loses all Premier League fixtures .
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Subscription Payout
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Expect higher TV subscription costs, particularly for those wanting full coverage via Sky + TNT bundles.
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Enhanced Experience
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Emerging changes like cam on the pitch for celebrations, more pundit access, and deeper analysis features come live as part of the deal.
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📉 Why Viewership Dipped This Season
Despite the extra games, viewership dropped 10% on Sky, and 5% on TNT’s Saturday slots, after a relatively predictable title race and less relegation drama.
🧠 What Sportsphere24 Updates Thinks
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The new deal marks a return to traditional broadcasting power in the UK.
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While more matches mean more access, cost and streaming fatigue may limit reach.
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Move signals stability—but fans demand live drama and unpredictability.
💬 Join the Discussion
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Will removing Amazon from the mix hurt streaming fans?
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How will fans feel about paying higher subscription fees?
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Think pitch-side cameras will elevate your viewing experience?
💬 Comment below or tweet us at @Sportsphere24, and let us know your thoughts!