Every match from the opening round of the three English Football League (EFL) divisions will be streamed live in a broadcasting first. It marks the start of a new five-year broadcasting rights deal between Sky and the EFL, covering the professional leagues below the Premier League. Sky Sports managing director Jonathan Licht said: "For the first time, we will broadcast every game live from across the EFL on the opening weekend. Matches that kick-off at 3pm on Saturdays cannot usually be broadcast live to UK audiences due to a long-running blackout rule. But for the opening weekend, the blackout would not be in place, with the Premier League starting a week later.

Source: Sky sports May 08, 2024 14:58 UTC