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Sky Sports to Air 215 Premier League Matches as Season Kicks Off with Liverpool Favoured

New Multiview service transforms simultaneous game coverage on Sky Sports across an expanded 215-match schedule

Overview

  • Sky Sports will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, up from 128, featuring over 140 weekend fixtures, Friday and Monday evenings and three full midweek rounds.
  • The broadcaster is rolling out Multiview for simultaneous matches, a new Extra Time analysis show hosted by Jamie Carragher and expanded mobile-first vertical highlights in its app.
  • The 2025/26 campaign opens Friday with Liverpool defending its title against Bournemouth at Anfield and closes with all 10 final-day fixtures live on May 24.
  • Bet365 odds list Liverpool at 7/4 to retain the crown, Arsenal at 9/4 and Manchester City at 10/3, while Opta’s supercomputer gives Liverpool a 28.5% chance, Arsenal 24.3% and City 18.8%.
  • Heavy summer investment has shaped the title narrative, with Liverpool spending over £300 million on signings such as Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike and Arsenal racing to meet Ebere Eze’s £68 million release clause.