Premier League to increase number of live matches as part of new broadcast deal

The Premier League has unveiled its plans to expand their live match coverage and show around 270 games in the United Kingdom as part of its next domestic rights deal.
This means an additional 70 matches will be shown live on television. Over two thirds of the 380 matches in each season will now be available for fans to watch.
The Premier League has begun the process of selling rights across a four-year period, starting from the 2025-26 season and ending in 2028-29.
Tenders are being invited for five live packages, each aligned with specific kick-off times. These packages will cover matches…