08-04-2023, 03:16 PM
(05-04-2023, 11:16 PM)RhysJR Wrote: Despite DAZN getting a lot of publicity for bidding to end the 3PM blackout last week, the EFL have entered exclusive negotiations with current partner Sky Sports for the next rights period through to 2027. Other broadcasters could enter negotiations if no deal is reached by early May.The fix is in!
To be honest, hearing some reports about DAZN's offering and finances across various territories (including the price in the UK rising from £1.99 to £19.99 a month in two years) I don't blame the EFL being hesitant to take up their offer, especially considering how they were burnt by the ITV Sports Channel 20ish years ago.
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(08-04-2023, 01:52 PM)Steve in Pudsey Wrote: It does seem perverse that games can be rearranged for the benefit of overseas TV, often to times which are impractical for away fans to attend, often leaving them out of pocket because they have booked trains etc early, and they don't even have the consolation of being able to watch on TV/in the pub.It is perverse. You'd think the EFL would wise up in this day and age. Okay, they say the clubs will lose money if people don't physically attend the games, but then what about the money they could make by televising them?