Sky Sports snap up NFL rights
Sky Sports has signed a three year deal with the NFL to broadcast over 60 live American football games a season; including the International Series game at Wembley Stadium, the playoffs and the Super Bowl.
The deal will see Sky broadcast two live prime time fixtures every Sunday plus regular matches on Thursday nights. In addition a number of support shows will also be aired, including the NFL’s RedZone score update show.
NFL coverage will be presented by Kevin Cadle who said: “This new deal is great news for NFL fans in the UK: primetime coverage of two matches on Sunday evenings, RedZone, the International Series and Super Bowl all for the next 3 years!
“There are so many ways for NFL fans in the UK to keep up with what’s going on including RedZone during our live match coverage, the Total Access Show, and fans can let us know what they think about the game using our Twitter page @SkySportsNFL.”
Sky’s coverage commences on Wednesday night season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.
Sky Sports broadcast rights:
SPL [2017]
Premier League [to 2016]
British and Irish Lions [2013]
La Liga [to 2015]
European Tour [to 2018]
UEFA Champions League [to 2014/15]
Football League [to 2014/15]
England and Wales Cricket Board [to 2017]
ICC Cricket [to 2015]
Rugby Football League [to 2016].