Daniel Farke’s Leeds United is eyeing an immediate return to the Premier League, while EFL clubs stand to gain from a new television rights agreement with Sky Sports.
Even if Leeds United is promoted to the Premier League this season, they might still profit from a new TV rights deal for the English Football League (EFL), which has already received majority approval from member clubs. Daniel Farke has Leeds in a good position to make a run at the Premier League.
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The Whites might go up to the top on goal differential if they defeat Millwall on Sunday afternoon. In any case, Leicester City will be playing a match after they separate for FA Cup duty.
Benefits weather promoted or Not
Naturally, Elland Road would reap enormous financial rewards from rejoining the Premier League. Nevertheless, because of the recently negotiated TV rights contract, they may still benefit financially even if they are not promoted this time around.
Supporters, however, can suffer a great deal from scheduling adjustments and other issues. A record amount of EFL games are scheduled to be broadcast under the new agreement, which also includes provisions for Carabao Cup fixtures that may feature Premier League teams.
1,059 matches will be aired on Sky Sports channels or streaming services as a result of the agreement, which is in effect starting with the upcoming season and lasting until the end of the 2028–2029 campaign. That total comprises a minimum of 328 games from Championship level, plus at least 248 matches each from League One and League Two.
There will be a huge increase in coverage as the much-maligned EFL Trophy, all play-off games, and all 93 Carabao Cup fixtures will be shown in their entirety. The deal represents a financial milestone, valued at £935 million over five years, not including marketing payments of £895 million and £40 million.
With a revised vow to sanction adjustments with a longer notice period, the EFL has promised to improve communication to supporters in reaction to the expanded coverage, which will necessitate more schedule changes from the original calendar like the Premier League.
Article 48’s 3 p.m. black-out, which prohibits games from being televised on Saturday afternoons between 2.45 p.m. and 5.15 p.m., will still be in effect. Together with audio services, more streaming content from Sky Sports will essentially take the place of iFollow and red button content.