The new domestic EFL broadcast deal with Sky Sports begins at the start of next season
Leeds United will be shown live on Sky Sports at least 24 times next season should they remain in the Championship , including on the opening day, as the new domestic EFL broadcast deal begins.
In terms of the details of the new deal, no new broadcast slots will be created, with five Championship games and five League One and League Two games broadcast each standard weekend. That means there will be games on Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime, as well as three Championship Saturday 12.30 pm kick-offs.
In a commitment to trying to help supporters, Sky Sports have committed to giving more notice on changes to the schedule. On fixture release day , fans will know when games will be played and if they're moved for TV up to September. Before the season kick-off on August 9, Sky will have confirmed all TV games up to the third round of the FA Cup in January.
The new deal represents one of the biggest shake-ups in British sports broadcasting history. But it will prove controversial, with some concerns cast over what the deal will mean for attendances across the EFL with so many games broadcast. The new deal will effectively replace the EFL’s domestic video streaming option provided via iFollow and club streaming services. Audio services will remain alongside existing audio-visual arrangements for international audiences.
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