Sky has announced a new contract that extends its top-flight rugby league coverage for another three years.
The announcement between Sky Sports and RL Commercial comes ahead of Saturday’s Super League Grand Final.
Under the new contract, Sky Sports will broadcast all six matches in each Super League round live, totalling around 170 games each year across Sky Sports channels and platforms. This will include Magic Weekend fixtures, Playoffs and all three Grand Finals – Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair.
Rhodri Jones, RL Commercial Managing Director said: “To have all six fixtures in every round of the men’s Super League televised will offer major new opportunities for RL Commercial and our clubs, as well as allowing supporters to watch many more matches – and also making it possible for us to have video referees at all matches, a truly significant development for the Super League competition.
Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports Managing Director said: “We are extremely proud of our long-standing relationship with Super League and delighted to be extending our partnership beyond three decades through this agreement. It’s been an exceptional season and we are excited that from next season every try, tackle and pass from every fixture will be shown live across Sky platforms – a first for the sport.
Separately, RL Commercial is exploring its own dedicated Super League-owned streaming platform. There is also the possibility of a free-to-air broadcast deal also being concluded.
As part of the broadcaster’s investment in Super League rugby, video referees will now feature in all games.
