Premier League Secures Landmark £450m ESPN Deal, Driving 25% Growth in South American Broadcast Rights
The Premier League has secured a new £450 million deal with ESPN for broadcast rights in South America and the Caribbean, representing a 25% increase and extending the partnership until 2031. This significant international growth stands in sharp contrast to the stagnant domestic market, where the per-game value of UK TV rights has seen a slight decline.
The international success highlights the Premier League’s global appeal, with overseas contracts now more lucrative than domestic ones, a trend expected to continue as the league prepares for a competitive US rights tender.