Sky Sports NZ Extends Premier League Media Rights Deal Through 2033-34 Sky Sports NZ renews its Premier League media rights deal through 2033-34, continuing to broadcast all 380 matches per season across New Zealand. by Sportscape Editor | Aug 31, 2026 | 3 mins read Sky NZ continues to air PL's 380 games per season in New Zealand · Credits: Sportscape Magazine Business In the recent sports business development, Sky NZ has secured an extension of its media rights for Premier League games in New Zealand. With this renewal, the renowned TV broadcaster continues to cover PL games through the 2033-34 edition. Sky Sports NZ Extends Continues to Air 380 Premier League Games With this new renewal, Sky NZ will be able to cover 380 games per season from the top English flight in New Zealand, across its main sports platform, along with its streaming platform, Sky Sports Now. The PL rights were taken over by Sky NZ ahead of 2022-23, after sports streaming firm Spark Sport signed a 2019-20 to 2021-22 deal with the EPL. In the lead-up to Spark, the right to broadcast the English top flight in New Zealand was acquired through BeIN Sports, an international pay TV service provider, which then sub-licensed the rights to Sky to broadcast the matches. Home for the long haul 🏠⚽ Sky will remain the exclusive home of the Premier League in New Zealand through to the end of the 2033/34 season. pic.twitter.com/PlLqgao1EV — Sky Sport NZ (@skysportnz) August 27, 2026 Stating his comments on the renewal, Paul Molnar, chief media officer, Premier League (PL), said, “Sky has been a trusted and valued partner of the Premier League for many years, consistently delivering high-quality coverage to supporters across the country. New Zealand is important for the Premier League, with so many passionate and engaged fans of our competition. This long-term agreement reflects the strength of that fanbase and our relationship with Sky.” Sky NZ Official Comments on This Media Rights Deal Renewal Sophie Moloney, Sky NZ Chief Executive, expressed her statements on the extension, “We know how much the Premier League means to football fans, so we are delighted to renew our agreement for another six seasons. The Premier League is one of the world’s most recognized sporting competitions, bringing fans a season-long schedule of live matches, comprehensive highlights packages and compelling rivalries that captivate audiences around the world. With 20 clubs competing across 380 matches each season, this deal further strengthens Sky's unrivalled sports offering and our ability to deliver ongoing value for audiences." The top English flight has already started with some high-octane encounters being played among different clubs this edition. With two matchdays being concluded till now, Manchester City is currently leading the charts with six points through two wins in its two fixtures. The defending champions, Arsenal, also claimed one win in this season against Coventry City FC last week, and the unit is now all set to play its second game against Aston Villa FC on September 1st, 2026, at the Villa Park in Birmingham. Written by Sportscape Editor 75 Articles
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