Premier League Announces New Partnership With Nbc

19 Nov 2021 | tshego

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The Premier League and NBCUniversal, via the NBC Sports Group, have announced a new six-year broadcast deal in the United States.

The agreement, which will see NBC Sports remain the Premier League’s official broadcast partner in the US until the end of the 2027/2028 season, will cover all 380 matches every season. The deal also includes the exclusive rights for Spanish language coverage.

Since their first agreement in 2013, the broadcaster has worked with the Premier League, growing its profile and fanbase significantly. NBC platforms – including NBC, USA Network, NBCSN, NBC Sports digital and Peacock – reach every home in the country with a television or the internet, and NBC Sports’ Premier League Mornings programming has become well-established viewing for American fans.

Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to announce our new US broadcast deal with NBC Sports, who have been brilliant partners for the Premier League over the last nine seasons. NBC Sports has significantly strengthened the popularity of the League in the United States in that time through its fantastic coverage and promotion.

“It’s an exciting time for football in the US and we look forward to continuing to work with NBC Sports to bring our competition to even more fans over the next six years.”

Pete Bevacqua, NBC Sports Chairman, said: “We are excited to come to this long-term extension with the Premier League. Our Premier League team, led by Jon Miller, has been incredibly dedicated to growing the Premier League in the United States over the last nine years.

“This new agreement is also a testament to the hard work of production, marketing and other areas of our company, as well as the tremendous partnership that has been established with the leadership and club owners of the Premier League.”

NBC beat competition from the likes of ESPN and ViacomCBS to extend its deal with the English football’s top-flight, having to pay a reported £2 billion to do so. This is more than doubles the £740 million that it paid for the last rights cycle in 2015.