The New Season of the Premier League Begins and the 3-Year Blackout Remains

• The new season of the Premier League started on September 15, 2025.
• The residents of Great Britain will not be able to watch matches at 15:00 on Saturday.
• The blackout rule will remain in effect until 2029.

The new season of the Premier League begins with great excitement, while simultaneously maintaining the 3-year blackout rule for television broadcasts.

The blackout rule prohibits the broadcasting of football matches in Great Britain from 14:45 to 17:15 on Saturday. This rule was introduced in the 1960s to protect lower league clubs from losing viewers, and it remains in effect to this day.

The blackout comes into effect when 50% of matches in the two higher leagues are scheduled for 15:00. This rule covers the broadcasting of matches in the Premier League, the Scottish Premier League, the English Football League, and other tournaments during this time.

This season, which started on September 15, 2025, teams such as Liverpool and Manchester City are hoping for success, while newcomers to the league are trying to establish themselves in the competition.

Along with the new agreement for television rights for the Premier League, which starts from the 2025-26 season, the blackout will remain in place, but its review is scheduled for 2029. This means that the broadcasting of matches that start at 15:00 on Saturday will remain prohibited.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA allowed the broadcasting of matches without spectators, but now the blackout rule is being reinstated. It is also worth noting that the broadcasting of matches on the radio does not fall under this rule.

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