Sky Sports has confirmed that the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United will not be televised in the UK.
This decision is due to broadcasting regulations set by the Premier League, which limit the number of live televised matches during the traditional Saturday 3 pm kick-off slot.
These rules, known as the “3 pm blackout,” are designed to protect lower-league attendances by encouraging fans to attend matches in person rather than watching top-tier games on TV.
While the game is highly anticipated, it falls under this blackout window, and as a result, UK fans will not be able to watch the match live on television. However, highlights will still be available after the game, and international fans in regions without this blackout can catch the match on their local broadcasters or streaming services.
This ruling has often been a point of contention among Premier League fans, particularly for high-profile fixtures. However, the long-standing policy remains an effort to ensure that lower-league football and stadium attendances across all divisions continue to thrive, especially in the face of growing media coverage of top-tier matches.
