Premier League audio rights snapped up by BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSPORT
BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSPORT have acquired the Premier League’s UK live audio commentary rights in a four-year deal running until the end of the 2028/29 season.
Under the agreement, which takes effect from the 2025/26 campaign, BBC 5 Live will supply live Premier League commentary for 209 matches per season.
In turn, TalkSPORT will serve as the audio broadcaster for around 111 matches each year, including fixtures in the Saturday morning, Friday evening and Monday evening time slots.
On the final day of each season, four matches will be selected for audio broadcast. Midweek fixture programmes will be provided by TalkSPORT.
Paul Molnar, Chief Media Officer at the Premier League, said, “The BBC and talkSPORT, have both consistently delivered outstanding live Premier League football across a broad range of platforms.
“Their engaging live commentary and wider programming is an important service for Premier League fans across the UK, and we look forward to working with both organisations over the next four seasons.”
Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra, added, “With more live commentary matches than ever before, BBC Radio 5 Live remains the home of Premier League football.
“For the next four years 5 Live will bring football fans the biggest games across the weekend, with all the drama and excitement from the world’s greatest football league.”
Beyond live Premier League commentaries, BBC Radio 5 Live will offer football programming such as The Monday Night Club, Premier League Sunday, and Premier League Kick-off.
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