talkSPORT retains Premier League radio commentary rights for the next FOUR seasons
talkSPORT has retained its Premier League radio commentary contract for FOUR more seasons.
We will broadcast a further 111 live matches per season on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 from the 2025/26 campaign until the end of the 2028/29 campaign.
On our airwaves we will have live coverage of each Saturday's kick-off at 12:30 pm, as well as matches scheduled to start between 7:30 and 8 pm on Saturdays.
talkSPORT will also be your go-to place on Friday and Monday nights for Premier League coverage, as well as Sunday's 12pm kick-offs.
We'll also have a selection of midweek Premier League matches to stream to you live.
talkSPORT's award-winning live Premier League coverage reaches millions of football fans across the UK, taking home Radio Academy's 2024 ARIAS Award for Best Sports Coverage, and last season saw record RAJAR numbers for the season.
As well as broadcasting more live football than anyone else in the Premier League, Women's Super League, EFL, FA, UEFA and international competitions, talkSPORT was the first commercial radio station to cover the Olympic Games this summer, as well as have rights to the Super Bowl and the India and England West Indies Cricket Tour this winter.
News UK Executive Vice President and President of Broadcasting Scott Taunton said: “Today we continue our partnership as the Premier League's only national commercial radio partner offering all the weeknight action, including Premier League football. Monday night, in addition to kicking off the weekend with the exclusive Saturday lunchtime game program.
“talkSPORT maintains its position as the home of football, with more live matches than any other radio station.
“Our unrivaled teams of presenters and commentators at talkSPORT and talkSPORT2 deliver best-in-class live coverage to millions of football fans across the UK for the Premier League, as well as matches from major football tournaments.”
Meanwhile, Premier League media director Paul Molnar said: “We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with the BBC and talkSPORT, who have consistently delivered excellent live Premier League football across a wide range of platforms.
“Their engaging live commentary and wider programming are an important service to Premier League fans across the UK, and we look forward to working with both organizations over the next four seasons.”
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