The BBC has renewed its deal to show Premier League highlights for a further three years, through to and including the 2018/19 season. The agreement covers the weekend programming of Match Of The Day; its Sunday morning repeat MOTD2; Football Focus; plus a new midweek magazine show to air 10pm Wednesday nights on BBC Two and BBC Two HD.
In its 50th anniversary year, Match Of The Day continues to provide a complete digest of Premier League action, with a cumulative reach of 33 million. Every weekend around nine million fans enjoy comprehensive highlights and analysis in Match Of The Day and MOTD 2 in the company of our teams, expertly led by Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.The new midweek programme will review and preview the weekend’s action with all the latest Premier League news, going behind the scenes at Premier League clubs and bringing interviews with managers, players and those who have made their mark on the league’s illustrious history.
All of the BBC’s Premier League programmes will be available on the BBC iPlayer.
Barbara Slater, Director BBC Sport says: “We’re delighted to retain the rights to show Premier League highlights on the BBC, and continue to bring the most popular league in the world to our audiences. Match of the Day is the most iconic brand in television sport, and we work hard to ensure that it continues to be the destination for millions of viewers each weekend across platforms. It’s very exciting to be able to add a new midweek show to the mix, reflecting the continued appetite for Premier League action and analysis.”
BBC Director General Tony Hall says: “Sport matters. It brings the nation together. It can break hearts and raise spirits. And because it matters to the public, it also matters to the BBC.
“That’s why it’s fantastic news that we have kept the Premier League highlights.
“It’s the best and most exciting league in the world. The BBC has made the highlights programme, through Match of the Day, a national treasure, and fans can look forward to enjoying all the drama with us for another three years.”
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