Premier League introduce radical changes for broadcasters including dressing-room interviews but must follow one strict rule
There are set to be a few changes to the Premier League TV coverage ahead of the 25/26 season.
Earlier in the month, the full fixtures list for the upcoming campaign was announced, with champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth in the curtain raiser.
At the end of the 24/25 season, it was revealed that 215 Premier League matches would be shown live on Sky Sports, with TNT Sports and Amazon Prime also set to broadcast games.
Ahead of the new campaign, it has been claimed that new initiatives are being brought in as the home broadcasters aim to keep up with their US counterparts.
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As reported by The Telegraph, Premier League coverage in the UK will feature touchline interviews with substituted players for the first time.
In addition, it has been suggested that camera operators will be able to step onto the field of play to 'capture close-up footage of goal celebrations' and they will also be 'granted access to changing rooms'.
The report stated: "The league had asked clubs for even more access for broadcasters this summer as the new domestic rights deal gets under way.
"Sky Sports is understood to have trialled some of the innovations last season after the new package with TNT Sports, worth more than £6.7 billion over four years, was agreed. Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier spoke to the broadcaster after he was taken off in their 3-1 win over Southampton last October."
However, although cameras will be allowed inside the dressing room, there will be certain restrictions that have to be followed.
For example, they will never be allowed to film when the manager is delivering team talks.
The report explained: "Cameras will also be allowed in changing rooms but under certain restrictions, which includes never when the manager is delivering team talks.
"Insiders underline the only stoppages where cameras will cross the threshold in football will be “for a matter of seconds” during celebrations."
It has been claimed that some managers 'have been resistant' to having cameras inside the dressing room.
Furthermore, it is expected that dressing room access and player interviews will only happen at two home games for each of the clubs involved.
Topics: Premier League, Football, Sky Sports
Marcus Chan