Tuesday, 11 April 2023

The Sun: TV rights EFL set for almost double number of televised games next season with Sky Sports agree to condition to edge out ViaPlay

Story from The Sun:

The EFL may end up almost doubling the number of live games from the next TV deal.

Sky are negotiating final details of a fresh contract that will see them pay much more.

Part of those talks is about how many games they will show as the EFL seeks more exposure, especially down the divisions.

Sky were initially looking to do fewer games in future but the fear of losing the whole deal brought them to the table with the best offer — as we tipped last month.

There is still a chance that Sky "sub-contract" some of the coverage and insiders reveal the whole process has “a bit to go”.

That means fans will get to watch much more from their favourite Championship, League One and League Two teams.

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