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For the Premier League’s 39th game in the USA, NBC SPORTS is “pressing” reservations.
Despite such ideas being rejected in 2008 due to public outcry in England, the network claims top-flight bosses have been “receptive” in talks.
The assurance expressed by NBC Sports regarding the extension of their exclusive coverage may yet surprise some fans.
The organization’s head of partnerships and acquisitions, Jon Miller, stated to The Athletic: “We’ve had talks with the Premier League.”
“They have listened to me with great openness and receptivity.
The previous year, we participated in the Premier League Summer Series, which included Brentford, Fulham, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Brighton.
Nine games in five American cities over the course of seven days. It was excellent.”
Additionally, Miller envisions improved audio links—players, coaches, and fourth officials being mic’d up so that viewers can hear more candid information.
The fact that Manchester United’s summer tour drew a record number of spectators for the sport in the US demonstrated the demand for the Premier League.
At the MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a sell-out crowd of 82,262 people witnessed the Red Devils’ 2-0 friendly victory over Arsenal.
In 2022, NBC Sports secured a six-year exclusive contract to air Prem games
The top flight reportedly makes over £360 million a season from the contract.
As stated by The Athletic, the agreement is “more than five times the first deal signed with NBC… in 2012”.
Miller went on: “Access and audio are the two elements that truly help the fan and viewer get closer to the action.
“Jurgen Klopp’s comments to his team or from the sidelines are always fascinating to the public.
We understand that there needs to be some defense against that. However, we’re still pushing the boundaries with those kinds of things.
“The Premier League responds as well. When we bring them ideas, they really shine. It is not my place to attempt and advise the Premier League what constitutes a quality product. Their output is amazing.
But just like we do with the NFL and golf, we talk about ideas for improving and enhancing the games all the time with our partners in an effort to increase viewership.”