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Sky Sports shows 215 Premier League matches in first year of £6.7bn deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Sky Sports shows 215 Premier League matches in first year of £6.7bn deal

Summary

Sky Sports reported a 25% increase in viewership during the 2025-26 Premier League season, which was the first year under the new £6.7 billion TV deal. The number of televised matches rose significantly from 115 to 215, despite concerns about potential oversaturation and rescheduling issues. Premier League clubs are benefiting from over £12 billion in total TV and streaming revenue during the current four-year rights cycle, marking a historic milestone in broadcasting contracts. The Premier League’s overseas broadcast rights have now surpassed domestic earnings for the first time. Viewership data showed an average of 1.77 million viewers per match in the UK.

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•Premier League clubs share over £12 billion in TV revenue.
•Sky Sports showed 215 matches, up from 115 last season.
•Average of 1.77 million viewers per match in the UK.
•Concerns about fixture rescheduling and viewer fatigue persist.

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