Premier League CEO Richard Masters has expressed his gratitude following the agreement of a new broadcast deal between the EPL, Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

Converted to local currency the new deal is worth approximately 160 billion Rand and it allows for the live broadcast of 270 live games a season. The BBC will also be permitted to show highlights on Match of the Day.

The intricate deal sees the Saturday afternoon 3pm blackout remaining in place, but every 2pm Sunday kick-off will be televised. Sky has been awarded four of the five packages while TNT will show a minimum of 52 matches a season including all 12.30pm kick-offs on Saturdays.

Commenting on the new deal, the first tender process for its broadcast rights since 2018 Masters said: “The outcome of this process underlines the strength of the Premier League and is a testament to our clubs, players, and managers who continue to deliver the world’s most competitive football in full stadiums, and to supporters, who create an unrivaled atmosphere every week.”

The previous deal was worth five billion GBP while the new deal comes in at 6.7 billion.