The Premier League will implement a series of audiovisual innovations from the 2025-26 seasonwith the aim of offering a more immersive experience to fans. Among the main novelties are interviews with players who have been replaced, carried out directly on the edge of the field, and the possibility of dialogue with a player or member of the coaching staff during the halftime.
These measures are part of the new television agreement signed with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, valued in 6,700 million pounds sterling, which seeks to attract the audience with a format closer to the style of the American leagues. In addition, limited access to costumes will be allowed before or after the game and the entry of cameras to the land to capture goal celebrations with closer plans.
Although the proposal has been well received by some sectors, it has also generated criticism among fans and doubts in Certain clubs, especially Big Six, for possible tactical distractions or leaks. The Premier League will demand that each club participate with at least two games per season under this new format, marking an important change in the television narrative of English football.