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Premier League Confirm Launch of Their Own Streaming Platform

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4 months ago

February 26, 2026

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The Premier League have revealed plans to officially broadcast football games through their own streaming platform. Chief executive Richard Masters has spoken out, confirming the first steps.

The cost of watching football in England has long been a thorny subject for fans. Fans can spend over £1000 per season in the UK if they want to watch league and cup action across platforms such as Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon and beyond. And even then, 3pm kick-offs are not televised due to the blackout rule.

As such, many use illegal Fire Sticks, which have become a popular way for Premier League fans to watch the action without having to pay huge subscription fees. However, this carries a risk as police can get involved, with supporters facing possible 12-month prison sentences if caught, while more serious offences can even carry a five-year maximum.

With all that in mind, some have been calling out for the Premier League to create their own broadcasting platform, with a single subscription fee to cover all the action.

Premier League to Launch New Streaming Platform

According to reports, via the Sun, the league’s new in-house broadcast studios in Olympia are due to open next season. Speaking at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit in London, Premier League chief Richard Masters has now confirmed that a 24-hour-a-day service in Singapore is the first step, explaining:

“For the first time we’re going direct to consumer, in Singapore. It’s a very long considered process, carefully chosen.

“So from next season onwards, from August, Premier League +, rather than Prem-Flix, we’ve rebranded it finally.

“It’s going to happen. For the first time the Premier League is going to have its own customers, it’s going to have to deal with promotion, pricing, churn, distribution, all of those things.

“We’re looking to build a business, we’re also looking to learn to see how that might be replicable around the world.”

Richard Masters Speaks About Future of Premier League Plus

Richard Masters with the Premier League trophy

Having confirmed that Premier League Plus will first be trialled in Singapore, Masters did explain that he couldn’t confirm that it will definitely be replicable in the UK.

“It gives us more optionality,” he continued. “We spent two days with the clubs very recently. The first day was spent looking into the future, looking at growth, looking at opportunities.

“Half of that discussion was about our approach to media rights sales. We’re aligned with the clubs and what we want to do in that respect.

“What we’re doing with Premier League Plus in Singapore is really about learning as well as building a business.

“If it goes well, it may be replicable but you don’t want to predict further than that at this stage.”

He concluded: “With Premier League Studios, we’ve now taken control of our content. We have to absolutely ensure that all of the decisions that are taken in the future are in the best interests of our brilliant broadcasting partners around the world and provide a first-class production service.

“It allows us to look at different ways of developing our content for different audiences, to look differently into the future and it may become a business centre in its own right. “It does make all of those different developments and options we have in front of us easier to execute.”

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The Bold England 11 Thomas Tuchel Needs to Name vs Mexico

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July 1, 2026

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Thomas Tuchel has plenty of decisions to make after England avoided a giant-killing to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup against Mexico.

A Harry Kane brace saw the Three Lions come from behind to beat a tough DR Congo side who led for 75 minutes. While Tuchel’s men dug deep to turn the game around, their German coach won’t have liked the overall performance.

Several players disappointed and might be at risk of the chop ahead of a massive showdown with Mexico on Monday. Here is how Tuchel must set his side up for a dreaded trip to the Azteca.

Goalkeeper and Defence

England started slowly against the Congolese and were made to pay after Brian Cipenga gave the Africans an early shock. That largely came due to poor defending, and Jordan Pickford was easily beaten at his near post.

Pickford will undoubtedly remain Tuchel’s number one for the Mexico game, but the unconvincing Djed Spence cannot continue at right-back. Most of DR Congo’s threat came through Cipenga, who constantly gave Spence problems.

Once Tuchel decided to bring Spence off for Eberechi Eze and move Declan Rice into a makeshift right-back role, the Three Lions improved. In fact, that tactical switch led to both of Kane’s goals, with each move starting out on the right.

A lack of right-back options is a real issue for Tuchel and the solution may well be to start Rice in the position at the Azteca. His versatility allows him to still control games in a similar fashion to how Philipp Lahm did at right-back throughout his career with Germany.

Ezri Konsa looked nervy, and perhaps turning to John Stones for experience is the way forward. The Manchester City centre-back should partner Marc Guehi, while Nico O’Reilly deserves to keep his place at left-back.

Bringing Rice into the back four also gives the backline a leader who can ensure his teammates stay focused against a tricky Mexican attack. It’s a risky move but one that could pay off given the massive headache Tuchel has.

Midfield

England's Kobbie Mainoo speaks to media during a training camp

Moving Rice means a slot opens up in midfield and that should go to Kobbie Mainoo, who earned a starting role during the knockout stages of Euro 2024. We were so open in midfield, and the Manchester United midfielder has the technical ability to help Elliot Anderson dominate proceedings in the middle of the park.

Jude Bellingham has silenced his critics and been one of England’s standout performers. The Real Madrid man will keep his place in the number 10 role where he is thriving.

While Tuchel could opt to use Bellingham as an eight and start Morgan Rogers in the 10, the Aston Villa man didn’t impress in the 2-0 win over Panama. Mainoo’s profile will suit the type of game expected against co-hosts Mexico, and he’s fresh having been given little game time.

Attack

Harry Kane in action for England vs Croatia at the 2026 World Cup

Kane is undroppable, and if Tuchel’s men are going to win the tournament, he’ll be the one to fire them to glory. The main issue has been out on the wing with the manager constantly chopping and changing.

Noni Madueke endured a frustrating outing against DR Congo, and Bukayo Saka needs to start if he is fit enough. Another dilemma is on the left wing, as Marcus Rashford has performed better as an impact sub, but Anthony Gordon stepped up after coming off the bench in the win over DR Congo, providing both assists for Kane.

The England XI Tuchel Must Pick vs Mexico: Pickford; Rice, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Mainoo, Anderson, Bellingham; Saka, Kane, Gordon

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Tottenham Agree £100m Deal to Sign Newcastle Star Sandro Tonali

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July 1, 2026

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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal worth £100m with Newcastle United to sign Sandro Tonali, according to David Ornstein.

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2026 World Cup Player Ratings and Match Highlights

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52 minutes ago

July 1, 2026

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England have survived a scare from DR Congo to set up a mouth-watering Mexico City reunion.

Harry Kane inspired England to a dramatic 2-1 win over DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, dragging the Three Lions from the brink of elimination after Brian Cipenga’s early strike had stunned everyone in attendance.

Thomas Tuchel’s side toiled for over an hour against a disciplined and fearless Congolese outfit before two second-half goals turned the tie in their favour, setting up a round of 16 date with hosts Mexico in the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, going into Monday morning.

England Player Ratings vs DR Congo
Player	Rating
Jordan Pickford	6
Djed Spence	5
Ezri Konsa	7
Marc Guéhi	7
Nico O’Reilly	6
Elliot Anderson	6
Declan Rice	7
Noni Madueke	7
Jude Bellingham	7.5
Marcus Rashford	6.5
Harry Kane	9.5
Anthony Gordon (sub)	8.5
Bukayo Saka (sub)	7
Eberechi Eze (sub)	6

Congo Player Ratings vs England
Player	Rating
Lionel Mpasi	8.5
Aaron Wan-Bissaka	7.5
Chancel Mbemba	7.5
Axel Tuanzebe	6.5
Arthur Masuaku	6
Ngal’ayel Mukau	6
Samuel Moutoussamy	6.5
Noah Sadiki	6
Nathanaël Mbuku	6
Yoane Wissa	7
Brian Cipenga	7.5
Meschack Elia (sub)	6

Kane’s Brace Ends Congo Resistance

Kane was the difference in a game England had barely any right to win. Held at bay bay for the best part of 70 minutes, the captain finally broke through in the 75th, nodding home Anthony Gordon’s cross to level matters. He struck again soon after, latching onto a second Gordon assist to fire beyond Lionel Mpasi and move to 13 World Cup goals, overtaking Pele in the all-time charts.

Spence Errors Punished, Anthony Gordon Changes the Game

England's Djed Spence — England’s Djed Spence

Djed Spence endured a difficult afternoon deputising at right-back, badly caught out for Cipenga’s seventh-minute opener as Congo exploited the space in behind the Three Lions. England were sluggish for long spells, before Tuchel’s introduction of Gordon and Saka on the hour mark injected the pace and directness that had been missing, with Gordon in particular proving the catalyst for the late turnaround.