Premier League fans rejoice! The Premier League has secured deals for its UK live audio commentary rights, ensuring fans can continue to enjoy live coverage of their favorite matches across various platforms.
The rights for the next four seasons (2025/26 to 2028/29) were awarded following a competitive bidding process, with the BBC and talkSPORT emerging as the winning broadcasters.
Live Audio Commentary: Who Gets What?
A total of six packages containing live audio commentary rights for Premier League matches outside of the traditional Saturday 3 pm slot were awarded:
| Audio package | Match slots | Audio broadcaster | Approx. no. of live matches |
| Package 1 | Saturday 15:00 | BBC | 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package 2 | Saturday 12:30 | talkSPORT | 43 |
| Package 3 | Saturday 17:30 | BBC | 43 |
| Package 4 | Sunday 14:00 | BBC | 66 |
| Package 5 | Sunday 16:30 | BBC | 35 |
| Package 6 | Friday/Monday 19:30-20:00 and any displaced fixtures played midweek | talkSPORT | 68 |
These packages ensure fans can enjoy live audio commentary for a wide range of Premier League matches throughout the season, including weekend games, weekday fixtures, and even matches played outside of the traditional Saturday 3 pm slot.
Two matches within each 3 pm window will also be selected for audio broadcast, providing even more comprehensive coverage.
Quotes From Key Players
Premier League Chief Media Officer Paul Molnar expressed delight at continuing partnerships with BBC and talkSPORT, praising their commitment to delivering exceptional live Premier League football across various platforms.
Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra, emphasized BBC Radio 5 Live’s commitment to remaining the home of Premier League football, boasting more live commentary matches than ever before.
Scott Taunton, News UK EVP, President of Broadcasting, highlighted talkSPORT’s position as the Premier League’s only national commercial radio partner, ensuring fans can enjoy live coverage across weekdays, including Monday Night Football, and Saturday lunchtime games.
“Our peerless presenting and commentary teams across talkSPORT and talkSPORT2 provide best-in-class live coverage to millions of football fans throughout the UK for the Premier League, as well as games across all major football tournaments,” Taunton added.
Dive Deeper: Package Breakdown
Want to know exactly what matches each broadcaster will cover? Check out the detailed breakdown of each package, outlining specific match slots and fixture types.
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Stay tuned for the latest Premier League news, match updates, and exciting commentary throughout the upcoming seasons!