Overview

• The Premier League has agreed a new three-year contract with Qatar-based beIN Media Group to air every match across 24 Middle Eastern and North African territories through the 2027–28 season.
• Valued at £550 million, the deal marks a 10 percent increase from the previous cycle and underpins a rise in total broadcast and commercial revenue from £10.5 billion to £12.25 billion between 2025 and 2028.
• International rights income continues to outpace domestic growth after the four-year £6.7 billion UK agreement delivered more live games at lower per-match value.
• Clubs will receive equal shares of the enhanced rights pool alongside merit payments, facilities fees for live broadcasts, and a flat commercial distribution that supports transfer budgets and wage bills.
• Piracy remains a concern for broadcasters’ subscription revenues even as Premier League officials target further expansion in markets such as China and the United States.