In an unprecedented move for the Premier League, touchline interviews with substituted players and camera access to dressing rooms are set to be integrated into TV coverage for the upcoming season. This groundbreaking innovation, initially reported by the Telegraph, marks the beginning of a new four-year domestic TV deal.
Under this deal, worth a record £6.6bn, both Sky and TNT will be granted the rights to broadcast up to 270 live games per season. As of now, the specifics of the changes to coverage have not been confirmed by the Premier League. However, it has been reported that substituted players will be allowed to cool down before being interviewed on the touchline during the game.
Details regarding the frequency of these touchline interviews and the matches to which they will apply are yet to be disclosed. Dressing room access, while available, will be strictly restricted and will never be allowed during team talks. This coverage is a rare sight in the UK, but it is a common feature in sports broadcasting in the United States.
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