Separately, Sky Sports has taken a big step forward with its Premier League coverage. They’re increasing the amount of exclusive live appearances from 128 to a minimum of 215 for the 2020 season! This change effectively gives Sky Sports the ability to show 80 percent of all televised Premier League matches. Thanks to the historic agreement, fans will experience the best access to world-class football ever!
The upcoming season will begin with an exciting Summer Series as Manchester United, West Ham, Everton, and Bournemouth join City on the east coast. The series consists of a set of matches scheduled across various iconic venues in the United States, promising fans an exhilarating experience as they support their teams.
Summer Series Matches and Schedule
The action starts on July 26, with the home state New York Jets hosting the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Everton vs Bournemouth, 9 PM local time! This state-of-the-art stadium, with a capacity of 82,500, will become the first venue to host this thrilling new series. Following this game, Manchester United will play West Ham. Come help them celebrate on July 27th at the same location with a midnight kick-off!
The teams will then move on to Chicago, with Soldier Field set to host two matches. On July 30, West Ham will compete against Everton at 11:30 PM. The following day, Manchester United will play against Bournemouth at 2:30 AM. The series finale will be in Atlanta, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosting two matches on August 3. Bournemouth vs West Ham at 19:00 Manchester United vs Everton at 22:00
Each team will play a total of three matches. This arrangement ensures that each club will not play the same opponent more than once throughout the series.
Importance of the Premier League Format
In the Premier League’s hyper-competitive structure, points distribution is a key factor. A club receives three points for a win and one point if the game ends in a tie. As squads compete for wins, their position within the league table is decided with points they have accrued. In situations where several clubs conclude with identical points totals, goal difference acts the tiebreaker.
Sky Sports’ commitment to broadcasting more matches reflects its dedication to delivering comprehensive coverage of the Premier League. Supporters will be treated to a premier display of thrilling matchups that showcase the talent and vibrancy of all competing nations.
Enhancing Fan Experience
Sky Sports has a continuous commitment to serving people—the casual fan and the hardcore fan. By bringing more matches into play, they’re giving the fans more chances to see the most exciting moments in all of sports—football, right at their fingertips.
To each club that competes, the Summer Series is filled with opportunities to prepare and build confidence for the upcoming season. Simultaneously, it provides supporters across the United States a dynamic new avenue to experience the cultural phenomenon that is Premier League football. The selection of legendary stages only compounds that excitement, promising what will be an unforgettable experience for advocates.
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