Overview

• Roy Keane has signed a new contract with Sky Sports to return as a pundit for the 2025/26 Premier League season, including coverage of the opening match at Old Trafford.
• Sky Sports says it will implement new on-site measures to shield Keane from abusive supporters during live match coverage, though it has not released details of those steps.
• The initiative follows a 2023 conviction of an Arsenal fan for headbutting Keane at the Emirates, followed by a confrontation with Ipswich supporters at Portman Road last season.
• Jonathan Licht, Sky’s chief sports officer, framed the plan as part of the broadcaster’s responsibility to protect its staff from repeat incidents of fan violence.
• Sky executives highlighted Keane’s desire to remain involved in high-profile games, describing him as an integral member of their Premier League team.