15-02-2024, 08:08 PM
(14-02-2024, 07:19 PM)RhysJR Wrote: No less than five English/Scottish teams have already qualified for the Europa League and Europa Conference League Rounds of 16 (Liverpool, Brighton, West Ham and Rangers in the UEL; Aston Villa in the UECL). They all will host their seconds legs, and it is very rare for British teams to host in the 17:55 slot. So, something will probably have to give, as I don't think TNT Sports would want to broadcast (and really produce) five top matches simultaneously then.Do the local rights holder still have to produce the match coverage then - most sports seem to have moved on from that model.
(15-02-2024, 05:28 PM)RhysJR Wrote: The FA Cup will be shown on TNT Sports from 2025-26. Every game from the third round onwards which doesn't kick-off at Saturday 3pm will be shown. Further FTA broadcast details are yet to be announced but are due.Yes a real shame. Kind of hope ITV get any FTA component to free up BBC funds to ensure they keep part of the Six Nations, though vice versa might see ITV get exclusivity.
Quite a shame that the current agreement with the BBC and ITV will not continue IMO. I suspect it has been a real showcase of the competition to have it dominating the country's two biggest channels on many a weekend, especially when the competition importance has been waning in the eyes of some.
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