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Apple TV+ considering bid to stream UK soccer

UK Premier League soccer matches could be shown on Apple TV+ starting in 2024 as Apple is reportedly considering a bid for the high-profile games.

There have been rumors of Apple looking to bid for Premier League football before. However, they've appeared to be almost dubious as a claim that Tim Cook personally wants Apple to buy the Manchester United team.

Now according to Bloomberg, Apple is seriously considering making a bid for the rights to stream UK soccer. While neither Apple nor representatives of the Premier League have commented, the publication cites unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.

Specifically, the rights being considered would see Apple TV+ streaming Premier League matches within the UK, and at least some lower-league games, too. There's no word of whether a deal would allow Apple to show the sport worldwide, as it is doing with America's MLB.

The rights to stream UK soccer will be up for auction from 2024. According to UK trade magazine Broadcast, the rights are currently split between Sky Sports, BT Sports, Amazon Prime Video, and the BBC.



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elijahg 19 Years · 2854 comments

It’s in the UK, therefore it’s called “football”, William. You’re British, you should know this. 

thedba 13 Years · 798 comments

For a couple of years in Canada, it was DAZN that had the rights to the EPL. They also had the Carabao (hate that name, League) cup, and all Champions and Europa League matches.

Then last season, it’s Fubo that had the contract for the EPL and so now we lost access to Champions and Europa league. Oh and by the way, Fubo’s interface sucks big time.

I am hoping that Apple does get the EPL streaming rights but that they can somehow get Champions League, Europa league and yes the FA Cup as well. I would gladly pay for that in one big annual subscription.

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MickeN71 6 Years · 3 comments

The name of the sport is FOOTBALL!

Who name a game football, when you most of the time use hands?

badmonk 12 Years · 1341 comments

If Apple is thinking of using this as a vehicle for VR content they should do it to show the way for how spectator sports can be the killer application for the technology.

Godofbiscuitssfca 2 Years · 5 comments

MickeN71 said:
The name of the sport is FOOTBALL!

Who name a game football, when you most of the time use hands?

It was the Brits who came up with the name soccer in the beginning, so get off your high horse.   If it’s shown in the USA — which I really hope it is — they’re going to have to avoid name collision/confusion.  That’s just a fact.  

How well would a chip shop anywhere in Britain or the rest of the UK do if it served “fish & fries” on its menus?

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