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PCCW Media secures the exclusive broadcast rights for Premier League from 2019/20 to 2021/22

PCCW Media is pleased to announce it has secured the exclusive rights of Premier League for the broadcast of the 2019/20 to 2021/22 Premier League seasons in Hong Kong.

Now TV continues to be the exclusive licensed broadcaster in Hong Kong delivering live coverage of all 380 matches, bringing viewers exciting live action throughout the season. Committing to providing viewers with the best viewing experience with the highest quality, a total of 76 matches will be delivered in 4K per season through the Now One set-top box. Now TV customers can also enjoy matches on-the-go via the Now Player app or relive their favorite matches using Now TV’s Video-on-Demand service.

Ms. Janice Lee, Managing Director of PCCW Media Group, said, “We are pleased to extend our long-time partnership with Premier League for the coming three seasons exclusively in Hong Kong. PCCW Media has once again acquired all rights to the live Premier League matches with pay-TV, free TV and OTT rights. Being Hong Kong’s home of sports, the continued broadcast of the Premier League and the introduction of matches live in 4K reaffirmed our commitment to bringing the world’s best sports actions to our customers.”

Mr. Paul Molnar, Director of Broadcasting, Premier League, said, “We know that Hong Kong has many passionate fans of the Premier League and our clubs, and that PCCW Media does an excellent job making the competition available to them. We are very pleased to continue our partnership with PCCW Media and look forward to working with them for the next three seasons.”

Together with the top European leagues and other major leagues currently available, Now TV customers can enjoy more than 1,600 of the world’s top football matches in a season. Now TV continues to bring the most comprehensive football coverage with expert analysis and Cantonese commentary to audience in Hong Kong, offering viewers unprecedented enjoyment in watching the most popular football leagues on one platform.

PCCW Media is pleased to announce it has secured the exclusive rights of Premier League for the broadcast of the 2019/20 to 2021/22 Premier League seasons in Hong Kong.

Now TV continues to be the exclusive licensed broadcaster in Hong Kong delivering live coverage of all 380 matches, bringing viewers exciting live action throughout the season. Committing to providing viewers with the best viewing experience with the highest quality, a total of 76 matches will be delivered in 4K per season through the Now One set-top box. Now TV customers can also enjoy matches on-the-go via the Now Player app or relive their favorite matches using Now TV’s Video-on-Demand service.

Ms. Janice Lee, Managing Director of PCCW Media Group, said, “We are pleased to extend our long-time partnership with Premier League for the coming three seasons exclusively in Hong Kong. PCCW Media has once again acquired all rights to the live Premier League matches with pay-TV, free TV and OTT rights. Being Hong Kong’s home of sports, the continued broadcast of the Premier League and the introduction of matches live in 4K reaffirmed our commitment to bringing the world’s best sports actions to our customers.”

Mr. Paul Molnar, Director of Broadcasting, Premier League, said, “We know that Hong Kong has many passionate fans of the Premier League and our clubs, and that PCCW Media does an excellent job making the competition available to them. We are very pleased to continue our partnership with PCCW Media and look forward to working with them for the next three seasons.”

Together with the top European leagues and other major leagues currently available, Now TV customers can enjoy more than 1,600 of the world’s top football matches in a season. Now TV continues to bring the most comprehensive football coverage with expert analysis and Cantonese commentary to audience in Hong Kong, offering viewers unprecedented enjoyment in watching the most popular football leagues on one platform.



Source: Press Release

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