BT Sport extends Sunset+Vine production partnership to 17-18 season
BT Sport has awarded a two-year contract extension Sunset+Vine independent sports production company, which will see it develop the broadcaster’s live football and rugby coverage until the end of the 2018 season.
The contract, initiated in 2013, will see the UK-based company produce BT Sport’s Premier League, FA Cup and SPFL games, in addition to, for this season only, the UEFA Europa League offering.
Rugby content will encompass the Aviva Premiership, European Champions Cup, European Challenge Cup and Rugby 7’s and relevant support programming.
Simon Green, head of BT Sport, said: “I am extremely pleased that we will be continuing our successful partnership with Sunset+Vine. They have been a valued partner from day one, bringing great creativity.
“We are impressed with their commitment to delivering high quality productions that not only benefit our business, but are also highly entertaining for our viewers.”
Jeff Foulser, chairman of Sunset+Vine, added: “The original contract with BT Sport was transformational for Sunset+Vine’s business and this extension is a real vote of confidence in our people. We have a terrific relationship with BT Sport and we are delighted that they recognise the quality of output that we are delivering.”
The lucrative deal is considered one of the largest in UK live sports.