General · 17 February 2026
Premier League secures £450m ESPN deal for South American rights
The Premier League has agreed a lucrative extension to its broadcast partnership with ESPN for South America and the Caribbean. Running until 2031, the new contract is reportedly worth £450 million, representing a 25 per cent increase on the previous agreement. This growth in international revenue contrasts with stagnant domestic rights values, prompting discussions about potentially lifting the Saturday afternoon blackout in the UK to allow more matches to be televised in future cycles.
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