Sky Sports ends live coverage of Baller League for next season

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:34 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Sky Sports ends live coverage of Baller League for next season
Summary

Sky Sports will not renew its live coverage contract for the Baller League next season, according to reports. The decision follows a successful Season 3, where KSI’s Prime FC emerged victorious in the final at the O2 Arena in May. Although Sky expressed satisfaction with audience numbers and social media engagement, sources indicate that the partnership concluded naturally. The upcoming Season 4 of the six-a-side tournament backed by KSI, Idris Elba, and other celebrities will not be televised live, marking a significant shift for the competition.

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  • Sky Sports will not broadcast next season's Baller League live.
  • KSI's Prime FC won the Season 3 final at O2 Arena in May.
  • The partnership ended despite satisfactory audience engagement.
  • Baller League features celebrities and former players.
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Season 4 of six-a-side tournament will not be shown live KSI’s Prime FC won Season 3 final at the O2 Arena in May Sky Sports is dropping its live coverage of next season’s Baller League, the celebrity six-a-side competition backed by influencer KSI, actor Idris Elba and former players including Ian Wright and Alan Shearer. KSI’s Prime FC won last season’s Baller League final at a sold-out O2 Arena in an event broadcast live on Sky. But the Guardian has learned the broadcaster has opted not to renew the contract next season. While Sky was happy with audience numbers, and particularly the level of engagement on social media, sources say the partnership had come to a natural end. Continue reading...

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