Sky Sports : Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:49 pm  

Reading this it seems C4 coverage is over, no mention of terrestrial TV at all. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... ights-deal

Reading this it seems C4 coverage is over, no mention of terrestrial TV at all. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... ights-deal

Re: Sky Sports : Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:52 am  

On one hand it's a shame if C4 don't get a gig - it was good to have them on board last year.
On the other, it's good to have all matches live.
It'll cost me more (paying Now TV) but may also mean I don't go to as many live matches as travel costs will reduce.

Re: Sky Sports : Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:02 am  

I think terrestrial will still be part of the deal, probably have a number of games through the season simulcast.

The deal is concerning to be honest, I had hoped all games were going to be broadcast, with 2 live on Sky and SL offering the remaining games as pay per view so the drop in Sky money could be offset by people streaming the other games. If they are available only on Sky platforms for free - other than greater exposure for sponsors- this seems a terrible deal.

Re: Sky Sports : Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:47 am  

karetaker wrote: Reading this it seems C4 coverage is over, no mention of terrestrial TV at all. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... ights-deal It does say in one of the paragraphs: RL Commercial retain the ability to attract new viewers with the continuation of free-to-air broadcast opportunities, as well as through a dedicated Super League-owned streaming platform - with further details to be confirmed through the autumn. So I would say at least some will be on normal TV

karetaker wrote: Reading this it seems C4 coverage is over, no mention of terrestrial TV at all. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... ights-deal It does say in one of the paragraphs: RL Commercial retain the ability to attract new viewers with the continuation of free-to-air broadcast opportunities, as well as through a dedicated Super League-owned streaming platform - with further details to be confirmed through the autumn. So I would say at least some will be on normal TV

Re: Sky Sports : Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:04 am  

As Albert Stroller would say, the devils in the detail, which will be revealed over the Autumn. Hard to give too much of an opinion without all the facts.