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MANCHESTER CITY HOST TOTTENHAM THIS SAT. AT 12:30 P.M. ET ON NBC & TELEMUNDO, HIGHLIGHTING NBC SPORTS’ PREMIER LEAGUE COVERAGE THIS WEEK

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Christian Pulisic Could Make Home Debut for Chelsea v. Leicester City This Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN & Telemundo

Every Premier League Weekend Begins at 7 A.M. ET on NBCSN

Manchester United-Chelsea Tops 1 Million Viewers to Rank as Most-Watched Opening Weekend Premier League Match Ever on Cable & Largest Premier League Cable Audience on Any Weekend in 4 Years

Jose Mourinho Highlights “Inside the Mind” Four-Part Series Now on NBC Sports’ YouTube Channel; Second Episode Premieres This Friday

Premier League on NBC Debuts as NBC Sports’ Newest Podcast

Three Exclusive Matches on NBC Sports Gold’s “Premier League Pass” this Weekend; Available Now for $64.99

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 13, 2019 – Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and defending Premier League champions Manchester City host Harry Kane and Tottenham this Saturday, August 17 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Telemundo, highlighting NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage this week.

Aguero and Sterling combined to score four goals in Manchester City’s 5-0 rout of West Ham in their opening match, while Kane scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Tottenham’s 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Arlo White calls the match, joined by Lee Dixon.

On Sunday, August 18 at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo, USMNT midfielder Christian Pulisic could make his home debut in front of Chelsea fans, as the Blues host Leicester City. Chelsea aim to bounce back from a 4-0 loss to Manchester United in their season opener, while Leicester City look for their first three points of the season after a draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers last week. White and Dixon call the match.

NBCSN registered a Total Audience Delivery average of 1.01 million viewers for Sunday’s Manchester United-Chelsea match – ranking as the most-watched opening weekend Premier League cable match ever in the U.S. and as the most-watched cable match in four years (1.16 million viewers for the Manchester Derby, 4/12/15). The match topped by 30% last year’s season-opener in the similar Sunday late morning time slot (779,000 viewers for Arsenal-Manchester City at 11 a.m. ET on 8/12/18). Second-half viewership peaked at 1.06 million TV-only viewers in the quarter hour that Pulisic entered the game (12:45-1 p.m. ET).

This weekend’s match coverage begins on Saturday, August 17 at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Mornings, followed by a doubleheader on NBCSN: Arsenal host Burnley at 7:30 a.m. ET, followed by Southampton v. Liverpool at 10 a.m. ET. Southampton look to rebound from a 3-0 loss at Burnley on opening weekend, while Mohamed Salah and Liverpool look for a second straight win after opening with a 4-1 win over Norwich City.

Also at 10 a.m. ET, CNBC televises Aston Villa v. Bournemouth and NBC Sports Gold offers exclusive coverage of three matches: Brighton & Hove Albion v. West Ham, Everton v. Watford, and Norwich City v. Newcastle.

Live coverage on Sunday, August 18 begins at 7 a.m. ET with NBCSN’s newly expanded two-hour Premier League Mornings, followed by Sheffield United v. Crystal Palace at 9 a.m. ET. Both teams look for their first three points of the season after coming off draws last weekend. Wrapping up this week’s Premier League coverage on Monday, August 19 is Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Manchester United at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. While Wolves look for their first Premier League win of the season, Manchester United aim to remain near the top of the table after an impressive 4-0 defeat of Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Rebecca Lowe hosts Goal Zone, Premier League Mornings, and Premier League Live this weekend, joined by former Jamaica National Team player Robbie Earle and former Premier League footballer Robbie Mustoe.

“INSIDE THE MIND” OF JOSE MOURINHO

NBC Sports kicks off a new season of “Inside the Mind” with a four-part series featuring former Chelsea and Manchester United manager and new Sky Sports pundit Jose Mourinho. The first episode, which debuted last week, focuses on Mourinho’s life after Manchester United and his return to football. On this week’s episode, Mourinho discusses his coaching mentality, what the life of a manager entails, and more. New episodes of “Inside the Mind” will be available every Friday at NBC Sports’ YouTube Channel.

CROSSROADS

This week’s episode of “CROSSROADS” focuses on the pivotal moment when Liverpool star Steven Gerrard slipped in a crucial game against Chelsea during the 2013-14 season, helping Manchester City win the title.  This week’s episode will be available exclusively on NBC Sports’ YouTube Channel (available Saturday, August 17).

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every match day on The 2 Robbies podcast. On this past Sunday’s episode, Mustoe and Earle recap and review the opening weekend of the 2019-20 Premier League season from Old Trafford. On Wednesday’s new episode, Mustoe and Earle react to the UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea, and the duo preview this weekend’s Premier League matches. The 2 Robbies podcast is available via audio on NBCSports.com/podcasts and via video on NBC Sports’ YouTube Channel.

PREMIER LEAGUE ON NBC PODCAST

NBC Sports’ newest podcast features interviews with the biggest names in the Premier League, a collection of spirited in-studio debates with Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Kyle Martino, and exclusive on-site interviews and access with Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Graeme Le Saux. This week’s episode features the entire announce team’s review of the opening weekend of the 2019-20 Premier League season on location from Anfield, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Old Trafford.

PREMIER LEAGUE PICK ‘EM

NBC Sports’ Premier League Pick ‘Em returns this season from the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor games app. The app, developed with Boom Fantasy, is available in the App Store and Google Play Store, and gives eligible fans the chance to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes over the next year. Each match week, Premier League Pick ‘Em will feature at least $2,500 in weekly prizes, with a $50,000 grand prize for a “perfect week” – picking the correct scores of all five Premier League matches in that match week’s competition (information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here).

Matches in Play for Premier League Pick ‘Em this Week:

Match Week 2

Date Time (ET) Match
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. – NBCSN & Universo Southampton v. Liverpool
Sat., Aug. 17 12:30 p.m. – NBC & Telemundo Manchester City v. Tottenham
Sun., Aug. 18 9 a.m. – NBCSN Sheffield United v. Crystal Palace
Sun., Aug. 18 11:30 a.m. – NBCSN & Telemundo Chelsea v. Leicester City
Mon., Aug. 19 3 p.m. ET – NBCSN & Universo Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Manchester United

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – has launched its upgraded “Premier League Pass” for the 2019-20 season. For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replay for all 380 matches on demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. Also available for purchase on NBCSportsGold.com is the new “MatchDay Pass” for $39.99, which features 140 live matches.

Following is the match schedule for this week’s Premier League coverage (all times ET, subject to change):

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Sat., Aug. 17 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 17 7:30 a.m. Arsenal v. Burnley NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. Southampton v. Liverpool NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. Aston Villa v. Bournemouth CNBC
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. Brighton & Hove Albion v. West Ham NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. Everton v. Watford NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. Norwich City v. Newcastle NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 17 10 a.m. Goal Rush NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 17 12:30 p.m. Manchester City v. Tottenham NBC, Telemundo
Sat., Aug. 17 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Aug. 18 6 a.m. Match of the Day NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 18 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 18 9 a.m. Sheffield United v. Crystal Palace NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 18 11:30 a.m. Chelsea v. Leicester City NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Aug. 18 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 19 12:30 a.m. Match of the Day II NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 19 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 19 3 p.m. Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Manchester United NBCSN, Universo
Mon., Aug. 19 5 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN

 

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS & AEG PARTNER TO CREATE NBC SPORTS PUB PASS – AN EXCLUSIVE OTT PLATFORM FOR COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

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NBC Sports Pub Pass to Provide Commercial Establishments with Premium Live Game Access to Premier League Soccer, Rugby, and Cycling Via a Single User-Friendly Service 

Annual Subscription to NBC Sports Pub Pass Launches Today and Includes:

– 140 Exclusive Premier League Soccer Matches not Shown on TV

– ALL Matches from the World’s Best Rugby Competitions,
Including Six Nations Championship, Champions Cup, Premiership Rugby

– Expansive and Exclusive Coverage of the Best Cycling
Competition in the World, Including Tour de France and Vuelta a España

STAMFORD, Connecticut & LOS ANGELES, California — August 9, 2019 — NBC Sports Group, the home of the most prestigious properties and events in sports, and AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, today announced that the two organizations have partnered to create and deliver the “NBC SPORTS PUB PASS”, a new customizable Over The Top (OTT) platform developed specifically for the retail pub/restaurant market in the U.S. to deliver a package of the most popular international sports and sporting competitions for their patrons.

The first-of-its-kind Pub Pass is being packaged, targeted and sold to pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and commercial establishments nationwide as an exclusive subscription service, providing premium content for soccer, rugby, and cycling all within a single subscription.

Subscribers to the NBC Sports Pub Pass will receive EVERY EVENT live as well as on-demand in the following:

    • Rugby – Six Nations Championship, Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby
      • The Rugby World Cup will be available to add to the NBC Sports Pub Pass, with all matches available live and through on-demand replays
    • Cycling – Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Amgen Tour of California, Paris –Roubaix, and more

 

Subscribers will also receive EXCLUSIVE CONTENT not shown on linear TV:

    • Soccer – 140 live Premier League matches not available on broadcast, cable or satellite TV, plus full replays of those matches.
    • Rugby – 185 live matches, not shown on linear TV (comprised of the events listed above)
    • Cycling – extra hours of each stage of top races, not shown on linear TV

 

“We are thrilled to expand our relationship with NBC Sports to bring the most popular and requested international sports to American audiences in their preferred neighborhood locations,” said Dan Lyle, Director AEG Rugby. “There is no substitute for the incredible atmosphere that is created when passionate fans get together in a pub or restaurant to watch their favorite sports and favorite teams and with NBC Sports Pub Pass there will never again be a blackout or any other barrier preventing sports fans from gathering to celebrate the most important matches and sporting events from Europe and around the world.”

Services providing weekly premium sports content for retail establishments are common in most international markets, with premises paying for access to premium content for consumers to watch in pubs. This type of content offering is not currently available in the United States, and AEG and NBC Sports have created the NBC Sports Pub Pass to be easily accessible and affordable for all establishments, to draw fans to watch and experience the excitement of premier international sports together.

Portia Archer, Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer Services for NBC Sports said, “NBC Sports Pub Pass is a unique product that we are proud to have developed with our partner, AEG, to make premium international sport more accessible to U.S. viewers. We understand the importance and excitement of fans watching their favorite sports together. NBC Sports Pub Pass will support the traditions and strong communities within Premier League soccer, rugby and cycling, to make it easier for fans to watch together live or via replay on demand.”

A commercial establishment with an NBC Sports Pub Pass subscription will provide fans with exclusive access to 140 live Premier League matches – which are not available on TV – as well as the full event replay for those matches. In addition, NBC Sports Pub Pass will deliver expansive coverage of the most prestigious rugby competition and cycling races from around the world.

Notably, there will no longer be a required entrance fee or cover charge to patrons at the door for any matches, as other providers of international sport previously required.

For more information on the NBC Sports Pub Pass or to subscribe, visit www.nbcpubpass.com.

Highlights of NBC Sports Pub Pass:

    • NEW sports platform, created specifically for commercial premises
    • AFFORDABLE pricing in a single annual subscription
    • GAMES live and replays from:

                o   Rugby – Six Nations Championship, Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby

          • The Rugby World Cup will be available to add to the NBC Sports Pub Pass, with all matches available live and through on-demand replays

               o   Cycling – Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Amgen Tour of California, Paris–Roubaix

    • EXCLUSIVE CONTENT not shown on linear TV:

                o   Soccer – 140 live matches, not shown on TV

                o   Rugby – 185 live matches, not shown on TV

                o   Cycling – extra hours of each stage of top races, not shown on TV

 

    • TURNKEY product, Amazon fire stick technology with NBC Sports Pub Pass pre-loaded, allowing easy setup and use

 

    • MARKETING SUPPORT provided to commercial establishments as part of subscription, including printed and digital marketing materials, to help establishments bring in customers

 

    • CUSTOMER SERVICE provided to commercial establishments as part of subscription, including via phone and email

 

    • NO charging patrons entrance fee at the door, as other providers of international sport previously required; Your Bar, Your Business

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ABOUT NBC SPORTS GROUP
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and SportsEngine. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.

ABOUT AEG
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. With offices on five continents, the company operates in the following business segments: AEG Facilities, which is affiliated with or owns, manages or consults with more than 150 preeminent arenas, stadiums, theaters, clubs and convention centers around the world including STAPLES Center, The O2 Arena, the Sprint Center and the Mercedes-Benz Arenas; AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music and special events and world-renowned festivals, including Coachella, Firefly and Hangout; AEG Real Estate, which develops world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE; AEG Sports, which is the world’s largest operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events; and AEG Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, AXS.com ticketing platform, AXS cable television channel and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 100 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.

ABOUT AEG RUGBY
AEG Rugby is spearheading the NBC Pub Pass project for AEG. A whole owned subsidiary of AEG Worldwide, AEG Rugby’s mission is to work with Unions, Leagues, Teams, Brands, Broadcasters and other commercial & development partners to meaningfully grow the relevance and commercial viability of the sport of rugby. AEGR believes that the core values of the game; respect, integrity and teamwork will guide efforts for both immediate and long term strategic planning & execution to deliver sustainable success for rugby in the USA.

CHRISTIAN PULISIC CHATS WITH NBC SPORTS’ KYLE MARTINO AHEAD OF HIS PREMIER LEAGUE DEBUT – SEASON KICKS OFF TOMORROW

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2019-2020 Premier League Season Opens Tomorrow as Liverpool Host Newly Promoted Norwich City on NBCSN and Universo; Coverage Begins at 2 P.M. ET

Every Premier League Weekend Begins at 7 A.M. ET on NBCSN, Featuring Expanded 2-Hour Premier League Mornings Live Prematch Show on Sundays

New 2:45 P.M. ET Match Windows on Saturdays, and More Sky Sports Content Highlight New Broadcast Elements for 2019-2020 Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 8, 2019 – Newly-acquired Chelsea player and United States Men’s National Team star Christian Pulisic chats on the pitch with former USMNT player Kyle Martino as he heads into his first Premier League season, highlighting NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2019-2020 Premier League season – which kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

The 20-year-old Pulisic, a Hershey, Pa. native, who became the most expensive American soccer player in history after completing a transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea in January, is expected to make his Premier League debut on Sunday when the Blues take on Manchester United at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo. Click here for a preview of his discussion with Martino. The full interview will be available Friday on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports YouTube channel.

NBC Sports’ expansive coverage of the 2019-2020 Premier League season will continue to innovate across all platforms.

It all begins tomorrow, as Liverpool host newly-promoted Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Premier League Live begins tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN, featuring commentary and discussion from NBC Sports’ Premier League broadcast team on-site at Anfield.    

Following are new and expanded aspects of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage for the 2019-2020 season:

    • The entire announce team is working together on-location in the U.K. for the season’s opening weekend beginning today, August 8 through Sunday, August 11
      • Extensive Premier League coverage will be presented from match grounds in the U.K. over the season’s opening three days, featuring on-site studios for pre-match, halftime and post-game shows as well as pitch-side locations
      • NBC Sports earlier today produced its first-ever telecast from Sky studios in the U.K. as it presents today’s Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day on NBCSN

 

    • Expanded weekly Sunday prematch show, increasing to two hours from 7-9 a.m. ET; Now Premier League weekend coverage starts at 7 a.m. ET on both Saturday and Sunday

 

    • New match broadcast window kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET on select Saturdays

 

    • Increased content from and synergy with Sky Sports
      • New graphic look within the broadcast and in studio

 

    • Broadened NBC Sports Gold offerings, including full event replays of all 380 matches and an unprecedented suite of shoulder programming with Sky Sports content
      • NBC Sports Gold debuts upgraded “Premier League Pass” and new “Premier League MatchDay Pass” with both offerings featuring 140 exclusive live matches and at least four live matches per club

 

    • Expanded suite of original YouTube content
      • Includes the new original series “CROSSROADS,” which debuted yesterday on YouTube.com/nbcsports and will feature new episodes every Saturday for eight consecutive weeks

 

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

Following is the NBCUniversal schedule for the first weekend of the Premier League season (*Schedule subject to change)

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Fri., Aug. 9 1:30 p.m. MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 3 p.m. Liverpool v. Norwich City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 10 7:30 a.m. West Ham v. Manchester City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Bournemouth v. Sheffield United NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Burnley v. Southampton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Crystal Palace v. Everton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Watford v. Brighton & Hove Albion NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 12:30 p.m. Tottenham v. Aston Villa NBC, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Aug. 11 1 a.m. Match of the Day NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Newcastle v. Arsenal NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Leicester City v. Wolverhampton Wanderers CNBC, Universo
Sun., Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. Manchester United v. Chelsea NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Aug. 11 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 12 12:30 a.m. Match of the Day II NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 12 1:30 a.m. Match of the Week NBCSN

 

–NBC SPORTS–

NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “CROSSROADS” PREMIERES TODAY ON NBC SPORTS’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL – 2 DAYS FROM START OF PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON

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Aaron West Hosts New Eight-Episode Series Exploring Pivotal Moments in Premier League History

“The Lowe Down,” “Inside the Mind,” & “Tactics Session” Return to YouTube with New Episodes This Season

Match Coverage of 2019-20 Premier League Season Begins Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo, as Champions League Winners Liverpool Host Norwich City

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 7, 2019 – Two days ahead of the start of the new Premier League season, NBC Sports presents its newest original YouTube series, produced by the NBCUniversal Digital Lab, “CROSSROADS,” which explores pivotal moments in Premier League history and the potential wide-ranging implications of a different result or outcome.

Hosted by Aaron West, the eight-episode series confronts several “what-if” questions and delves into how these critical moments could have rewritten Premier League history had the outcome gone the other way. The first episode, premiering today on NBC Sports’ YouTube page, analyzes the hypothetical situation around what could have evolved if Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero had not scored on the final day of the 2011-12 season, which lifted his team to their first ever Premier League title.

New episodes of “CROSSROADS” will be available every Saturday for eight consecutive weeks at YouTube.com/nbcsports and will cover a range of iconic moments in Premier League history, including Liverpool star Steven Gerrard’s slip, Arsenal’s “Invincibles,” Tottenham’s food poisoning in the 2005-06 season, and more.

In addition to “CROSSROADS,” NBC Sports will continue to present new content this season on YouTube, including three digital shows that premiered during the 2018-19 season. Coming off a successful debut season last fall, Rebecca Lowe returns for “The Lowe Down,” offering her take on the top Premier League moments of the week followed by a reversal of the NBC Sports team’s TV roles, as she answers hot topic questions posed by her on-set colleagues. In addition, the “Inside the Mind” series will return with host Arlo White conducting in-depth interviews with some of the Premier League’s most prominent stars. Robbie Earle, Kyle Martino and Robbie Mustoe will return with “Tactics Session” this fall, offering comprehensive breakdowns of key goals, plays and tactics.

NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2019-20 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 9 with Liverpool v. Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN; Premier League Live begins at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN, featuring commentary and discussion from NBC Sports’ Premier League broadcast team on-site at Anfield. Season six of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW debuts Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – has launched its upgraded “Premier League Pass” for the 2019-20 season. For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replay for all 380 matches on demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. Also available for purchase on NBCSportsGold.com is the new “MatchDay Pass” for $39.99, which features 140 live matches.

Below is the schedule for NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage August 8-11 (all times ET):

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Thurs., Aug. 8 9 a.m. Sky Sports News NBCSN
Thurs., Aug. 8 11 a.m. Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 1:30 p.m. MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 3 p.m. Liverpool v. Norwich City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 10 7:30 a.m. West Ham v. Manchester City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Bournemouth v. Sheffield United NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Burnley v. Southampton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Crystal Palace v. Everton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Watford v. Brighton & Hove Albion NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 12:30 p.m. Tottenham v. Aston Villa NBC, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Aug. 11 1 a.m. Match of the Day NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Newcastle v. Arsenal NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Leicester City v. Wolverhampton Wanderers CNBC, Universo
Sun., Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. Manchester United v. Chelsea NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Aug. 11 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 12 12:30 a.m. Match of the Day II NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 12 1:30 a.m. Match of the Week NBCSN
       

For NBC Sports’ Premier League television schedule for the first two months of the season, click here.

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CHRISTIAN PULISIC AND CHELSEA VISIT MANCHESTER UNITED THIS SUN. AT 11:30 AM ET ON NBCSN, HIGHLIGHTING OPENING WEEKEND IN PREMIER LEAGUE

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3 Days Until Premier League Season Kicks Off — Live Match Coverage Begins This Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN & Universo with Liverpool v. Norwich City

NBCSN Expands Premier League Mornings to Two Hours Every Sunday

Season Six of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW Premieres This Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN  

On-Site Weekend Commentary Live from Anfield, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium & Old Trafford

The 2 Robbies Podcast Returns with a 2019-20 Premier League Season Mega Preview Podcast

NBC Sports Gold ‘s “Premier League Pass” Available Now for $64.99

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 6, 2019 –  NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2019-20 Premier League season kicks off in three days, this Friday, August 9, when Liverpool host Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Coverage continues throughout the weekend, highlighted by Manchester United v. Chelsea, featuring the expected debut of U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Christian Pulisic with Chelsea, this Sunday, August 11 at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo.

Continuing its annual tradition of launching the season in the U.K., NBC Sports’ U.S.-based Premier League team will open the season on the road, as the entire announce team is together on-location in the United Kingdom to kick off the 2019-20 Premier League season. NBC Sports’ opening weekend coverage will feature commentary and discussion from its full Premier League broadcast team on-site at Anfield, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Old Trafford.

For the kickoff of the 2019-20 Premier League season, Rebecca Lowe will return to her native U.K. to host the Premier League Live pre- and post-match show on-site throughout the weekend, joined by a revolving combination of analysts, including the U.S.-based team of Robbie Earle, Kyle Martino and Robbie Mustoe. Arlo White will call the matches, and host pre-match and post-match appearances from NBC Sports’ pitch-side locations. Earle, Martino and Mustoe will each call a match with White. They will join NBC’s U.K.-based team of Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux for live on-site Premier League coverage across the three days.

NBC Sports’ coverage kicks off on Friday, August 9 with season six’s first episode of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Live coverage from Anfield begins at 2 p.m. ET with Premier League Live, followed by Champions League winners Liverpool v. newly promoted Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Lowe, Dixon, and Mustoe will host coverage in the studio, while Earle and Le Saux join live from the pitch alongside White, who will call the match with Martino.

Saturday’s coverage kicks off at 7 a.m. ET with Premier League Mornings, followed by West Ham v. Manchester City at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. West Ham will look to challenge Sergio Aguero and Premier League champions Manchester City, who hope to win the title for a third straight year.

At 10 a.m. ET, NBCSN presents Bournemouth v. Sheffield United, while NBC Sports Gold presents Burnley v. Southampton, Crystal Palace v. Everton, and Watford v. Brighton & Hove Albion. Saturday’s coverage concludes with live coverage from the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Tottenham host Aston Villa at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Universo. White calls the match, joined by Mustoe in the booth. Lowe is joined by Earle and Le Saux in the on-site studio, while Dixon and Martino provide pitch-side perspective.

Beginning this Sunday and continuing throughout the season, NBCSN will expand its Sunday morning prematch show to two hours from 7 to 9 a.m. ET. Premier League Mornings will kick off this Sunday at 7 a.m. ET, followed by Newcastle v. Arsenal at 9 a.m. ET on NBCSN. Newcastle, led by Steve Bruce, will begin life after Rafa Benitez, who left the club in the summer. Meanwhile, Arsenal hope to reclaim a spot in the top-4 after finishing fifth last season. Also at 9 a.m. ET, Leicester City host Wolverhampton Wanderers on CNBC. Wolverhampton Wanderers look to build on their successful 2018-19 campaign, in which they finished as the best newly promoted side in the Premier League since 2000-01 (7th place).

Live coverage from the U.K. concludes on Sunday, August 11 from Old Trafford with Manchester United v. Chelsea at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo. Chelsea legend and all-time top scorer Frank Lampard will make his debut as head coach for his former team this weekend, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will also face his first season-opener as manager for Manchester United. White calls the match with Earle, while Lowe hosts studio coverage at Old Trafford with Dixon and Martino, and Mustoe and Le Saux join the show from the pitch.

THE 2 ROBBIES PODCAST

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle discuss and dissect the top Premier League storylines after every single match day on The 2 Robbies podcast. On the first episode of the season, the pundits provide a 2019-20 Premier League season mega preview focusing on how this year’s table will likely shape up and what to expect from the introduction of VAR in the Premier League. Click here for last week’s preview episode.

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – has launched its upgraded “Premier League Pass” for the 2019-20 season. For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replay for all 380 matches on demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. Also available for purchase on NBCSportsGold.com is the new “MatchDay Pass” for $39.99, which features 140 live matches.

Following is the NBCUniversal schedule for the first weekend of the Premier League season (*Schedule subject to change)

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Thurs., Aug. 8 9 a.m. Sky Sports News NBCSN
Thurs., Aug. 8 11 a.m. Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 1:30 p.m. MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 3 p.m. Liverpool v. Norwich City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 10 7:30 a.m. West Ham v. Manchester City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Bournemouth v. Sheffield United NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Burnley v. Southampton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Crystal Palace v. Everton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Watford v. Brighton & Hove Albion NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 12:30 p.m. Tottenham v. Aston Villa NBC, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Aug. 11 1 a.m. Match of the Day NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Newcastle v. Arsenal NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Leicester City v. Wolverhampton Wanderers CNBC, Universo
Sun., Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. Manchester United v. Chelsea NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Aug. 11 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 12 12:30 a.m. Match of the Day II NBCSN
Mon., Aug. 12 1:30 a.m. Match of the Week NBCSN

 

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4 DAYS UNTIL PREMIER LEAGUE RETURNS: NBC SPORTS GOLD DEBUTS UPGRADED “PREMIER LEAGUE PASS” FOR 2019-2020 SEASON

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2019-2020 Season Kicks Off Friday, August 9 at 3 P.M. ET as Liverpool Host Newly Promoted Norwich City on NBCSN and Universo

Enhanced “Premier League Pass” Features Same-Day, Full Event Replay for ALL 380 Matches for First Time, New Sky Sports Content, and More Than 1,400 Hours of Exclusive Shoulder Programming

NBC Sports Gold ‘s “Premier League Pass” Available Now for $64.99; “Premier League MatchDay Pass” Available Now for $39.99 – Both Feature Minimum of Live 4 Matches Per Club

Exclusive Content Begins Wednesday, August 7 with Season Preview Programming

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 5, 2019 – NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – will debut its upgraded “Premier League Pass” and new “Premier League MatchDay Pass” when the Premier League returns for the 2019-20 season in four days. Both offerings feature 140 exclusive live matches and at least four live matches per club.

For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replays for all 380 matches on-demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. “MatchDay Pass,” which features 140 live matches is priced at $39.99, and is available for purchase today at NBCSportsGold.com.

This season’s “Premier League Pass” includes special access to Sky Sports content, featuring two shows each weekend of Premier League action: Soccer Saturday, which discusses the day’s matches, and Goals on Sunday, which features a panel discussion on Saturday’s major highlights and storylines.

Programming on this season’s “Premier League Pass” debuts in two days, on Wednesday, August 7 – two days ahead of the Liverpool v. Norwich City match, signifying the kickoff of the 2019-20 Premier League season.

NBC Sports Gold’s new “Premier League MatchDay Pass” debuts on Saturday, August 10.

The direct-to-consumer “Premier League Pass,” which provides fans in the U.S. exclusive, commercial-free access to 140 live Premier League matches (with at least four live matches per Premier League club) and an unprecedented suite of shoulder programming, is powered by Playmaker Media, and will stream coverage live and on-demand via desktop, mobile, tablets, and connected TV devices.

Programming on the NBC Sports Gold “Premier League Pass” will include:

  • Exclusive, commercial-free access to 140 Premier League matches live and on-demand* (at least four live matches per Premier League club). (*On-demand, full event replay of matches available live on NBC Sports Gold will be available following the match. All other matches will be available for replay beginning at 9 p.m. ET on the day of the match.)

 

  • MORE THAN 1,400 HOURS of shoulder programming throughout the week-

  • Daily Content:
    • Premier League Today – daily, weekday program showcasing the top news stories from around the Premier League.
    • Fanzone – a daily international fans’ phone-in show, which also includes Skype callers, as well as social media contributors and emailers.

 

  • Monday:
    • The Weekend Review – a two-hour studio show reviewing every weekend match with expert analysis, a former referee discussing the key decisions and VAR talking points, and the best post-match reactions.

 

  • Tuesday:
    • The Headline Makers – a 60-minute studio show featuring journalists from around the world offering perspective on what’s happening in the Premier League.
    • The Watching World– a 30-minute show dedicated to Premier League coverage from around the world, which features the top content from the past week’s international broadcasts, including the best discussions, analysis, interviews, debates, and more.
    • Netbusters – a half-hour program which showcases all the goals, misses, saves, bloopers and quotes from each round of matches using alternative camera angles.

 

  • Wednesday:
    • Premier League World – the weekly magazine show provides club updates, with manager and player interviews, and showcases features from around the world.
    • The Big Interview – Exclusive sit-down interviews with the biggest names in the Premier League.
    • 1-11 – a Premier League legend or current player reveals the best 11 they’ve played with and against.

 

  • Thursday:
    • The Analysis Show – a 60-minute show providing the first look ahead to the weekend fixtures with detailed analysis.
    • Inside the Premier League – a 30-minute show offering unique insight into the Premier League through sports science, tactical trends and top performances.
    • Match Pack – on Thursdays, a half-hour magazine show previewing the weekend’s matches using in-depth statistical data and graphic animation.
    • Fantasy Premier League – on Thursdays, this show offers fantasy managers the latest inside information, tips and predictions based on the Premier League’s global online fantasy game.

 

  • Friday:
    • The Kelly & Wrighty Show – a 90-minute preview of all the weekend’s action with Sky Sports’ Kelly Cates and Arsenal legend Ian Wright.
    • Weekend Warm-Up – With a mix of new features and strands, this weekly studio show features the best preview material directly from the Premier League clubs.
    • Premier League Preview – a comprehensive, fast-paced look ahead to the weekend building up to the major matches, which also includes key comments from the day’s press conferences.

 

  • Saturday:
    • Soccer Saturday (Sky) – Coverage from 10 a.m. – Noon ET on Sky Sports News highlighting the day’s Premier League action.

 

  • Sunday:
    • Goals on Sunday (Sky) – A panel of commentators dissect Saturday’s Premier League action and look ahead to Sunday’s games.

 

  • Additional weekly programming:
    • THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW – 30-minute show featuring popular soccer personalities Michael Davies and Roger Bennett, who have received critical acclaim for their wit and rapport discussing international soccer for an American audience.
    • Match of the Day – An in-depth look at each day’s matches, featuring long form highlights and match commentary.
    • Season Preview (2019-20) – A look ahead to the upcoming season with a focus on the major storylines, players and favorites in the Premier League.
    • Premier League Download – NBC Sports Group’s exclusive series, Premier League Download has both entertained and educated audiences by taking in-depth looks at some of the league’s biggest topics and themes. Prior seasons’ shows featured managers Pep Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, and Jose Mourinho.

 

  • Additional archival programming:
    • Gary Neville’s Soccerbox – Premier League legend Gary Neville sits down with former teammates and rivals to relive their most compelling matches
    • Premier League Legends – a docuseries profiling the greatest and most influential players in the history of the Premier League.
    • Premier League World: Alex Ferguson Special – An hour-long feature encapsulating the legendary career of the iconic Manchester United manager.
    • The Noisy Neighbours – A look back at the final day of the 2011-12 Premier League season, as Manchester City won the Premier League title in epic fashion over crosstown rivals Manchester United.
    • Never Lose Faith: The Sunderland AFC Story – An insightful documentary exploring the trials and tribulations of Sunderland fans over the history of the club.
    • Tottenham Hotspur: To Dare is to Do – Roger Bennett’s in-depth look at the history of Tottenham Hotspur and the impact of the club’s new stadium.
    • 2018-19 Season Review – A look back at all the action and storylines that made the 2018-18 Premier League campaign one to remember.

 

NBC Sports Group will continue to present its traditional TV schedule, offering at least one match in each Premier League match time window, across NBC, NBCSN, and CNBC, as well as online on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app for mobile, tablets and connected TV devices. There will be no decrease in matches on NBC and NBCSN compared to prior seasons.

NBC Sports Gold is available on Apple iOS & tvOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and online at NBCSportsGold.com. NBC Sports Gold is powered by Playmaker Media, NBC Sports Digital’s technology service which provides end-to-end support for companies in need of best-in-class live streaming and VOD solutions.

ABOUT NBC SPORTS GOLD

NBC Sports Gold is NBC Sports’ direct-to-consumer live streaming product that provides sports fans with access to exclusive premium sports events and content, live and on-demand, at an affordable price. Launched in 2016 with a single cycling product, NBC Sports Gold currently offers 17 individual sports “passes” – eleven domestic (PGA TOUR LIVE, Premier League, Premier League Match Day, INDYCAR, Cycling, Track & Field, Premier Lacrosse League, Speed Skating, Rugby, Supercross, and Snow, consisting of seven Olympic winter sports); two regional (Blazers and Philly); one combination (Supercross and Pro Motocross), two domestic and international (Figure Skating and Pro Motocross); and one international-only (Notre Dame Football). Find NBC Sports Gold in the NBC Sports app. Available on Apple iOS & tvOS, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast and NBCSportsGold.com.

 

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5 DAYS UNTIL NEW PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON KICKS OFF ACROSS NBC SPORTS

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A Look at this Season’s Three Promoted Clubs: Aston Villa, Norwich City, Sheffield United

NBC Sports’ First-Ever Production from Sky Studios — Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day — Airs Live This Thurs., Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN

Match Coverage Begins Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo, as Champions League Winners Liverpool Host Norwich City

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 4, 2019 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2019-20 Premier League season kicks off five days from today, on Friday, August 9, when Mohamed Salah and Liverpool host newly promoted Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Premier League Live begins at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN, featuring commentary and discussion from NBC Sports’ Premier League broadcast team on-site at Anfield. Throughout the 2019-20 Premier League season, live coverage continues across the networks of NBCUniversal, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app, and on the NBC Sports Gold’s newly upgraded “Premier League Pass.”

Continuing its annual tradition of a trip to the United Kingdom, NBC Sports’ U.S.-based Premier League team will open the season on the road, as the entire announce team works together on-location in the U.K. for kickoff of the 2019-20 Premier League season, August 8-11. Extensive Premier League coverage will be presented from match grounds in the U.K. over the season’s opening three days, featuring on-site studios for pre-match, halftime and post-game shows as well as pitch-side locations.

One day before the season begins, on Thursday, August 8, NBC Sports’ will produce its first-ever telecast from Sky studios in the U.K. as it presents Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN.

New Season, Newly Promoted Teams:

ASTON VILLA

First match: August 10 – Tottenham v. Aston Villa at 12:30 p.m. ET – NBC, Universo

After a three-season absence, Aston Villa return to the Premier League this season. The team earned promotion after finishing fifth in the Championship last season and winning in the Championship Play-Off Final. This will be Aston Villa’s first top-flight season since 2015-16, when the club finished in last place and were relegated from the Premier League for the first time. As one of the founders of the Premier League and one of England’s most decorated clubs, Aston Villa have won 20 major trophies in their history, including 7 top-flight titles and a European Cup (now known as the Champions League).

NORWICH CITY

First match: August 9 – Liverpool v. Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET – NBCSN, Universo

Also one of the founders of the Premier League, Norwich City earned automatic promotion to the 2019-20 Premier League season by winning the Championship title. Like Aston Villa, this season will be Norwich’s first in the Premier League since 2015-16. In the past 10 seasons, Norwich have spent five in the Championship, four in the Premier League, and one in League One (3rd tier). Led by 2018-19 Championship Player of the Season Teemu Pukki, Norwich City scored a league-high 93 goals last season and will hope their offensive threat continues at the top level.

SHEFFIELD UNITED

First match: August 10 – Bournemouth v. Sheffield United at 10 a.m. ET– NBCSN, Universo

Sheffield United earned automatic promotion to the 2019-20 Premier League by finishing in 2nd place in the Championship last season. This season will be Sheffield United’s fourth ever in the Premier League, and first since 2006-07. The club have been on an upward trajectory, as they’ve earned two promotions in the past three seasons to climb from the 3rd tier to the Premier League.

Below is the schedule for NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage August 8-11 (all times ET):

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Thurs., Aug. 8 9 a.m. Sky Sports News NBCSN
Thurs., Aug. 8 11 a.m. Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 1:30 p.m. MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 3 p.m. Liverpool v. Norwich City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 10 7:30 a.m. West Ham v. Manchester City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Bournemouth v. Sheffield United NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Burnley v. Southampton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Crystal Palace v. Everton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Watford v. Brighton & Hove Albion NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 12:30 p.m. Tottenham v. Aston Villa NBC, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Aug. 11 1 a.m. Match of the Day NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Newcastle v. Arsenal NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Leicester City v. Wolverhampton Wanderers CNBC, Universo
Sun., Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. Manchester United v. Chelsea NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Aug. 11 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN

For NBC Sports’ Premier League television schedule for the first two months of the season, click here.

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ROAD TRIP! NBC SPORTS OPENS PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON WITH FULL ANNOUNCE TEAM & STUDIO ON LOCATION IN THE U.K. NEXT WEEK, AUGUST 8-11

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NBC Sports’ First-Ever Production from Sky Studios: Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day Airs Live Thursday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN, Following Simulcast of Sky Sports News Transfer Day Show at 9 a.m. ET on NBCSN

Premier League Season Opens in 10 Days on Friday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN: Coverage Features On-Site Studio, Pitch-Side Desk & Commentary at Liverpool’s Anfield for Season Opener v. Norwich City

On-Site Weekend Commentary Includes Tottenham v. Aston Villa Saturday, August 10 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Manchester United v. Chelsea Sunday, August 11 at Old Trafford 

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 31, 2019 – Less than three months after a season for the ages, NBC Sports will open the 2019-20 Premier League season on the road, as the entire announce team works together on-location in the U.K., from August 8-11.

Extensive Premier League coverage will be presented from match grounds in the U.K. over the season’s opening three days, featuring on-site studios for pre-match, halftime and post-game shows as well as pitch-side locations, beginning with Champions League winners Liverpool hosting Norwich City on Friday, August 9. Coverage on NBCSN begins at 2 p.m. ET.

For the kickoff of the 2019-20 Premier League season, Rebecca Lowe will return to her native U.K. to host the Premier League Live pre- and post-match show on-site throughout the weekend, joined by a revolving combination of analysts, including the U.S.-based team of Robbie Earle, Kyle Martino and Robbie Mustoe. Arlo White will call the matches, and make pre-match and post-match appearances from NBC Sports’ pitch-side locations. Earle, Martino and Mustoe will each call a match with White. They will join NBC’s U.K.-based team of Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux for live on-site Premier League coverage across the three days.

One day before the season begins, on Thursday, August 8, NBC Sports’ will produce its first-ever telecast from Sky studios in the U.K. as it presents Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day at 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN. The three-hour program will surround the end of the summer transfer window, which closes at Noon ET that day, as the team analyzes all 20 clubs’ transfer activity. In addition, the program will preview the 2019–20 season, as Lowe hosts the program, joined by White, Earle, Le Saux, Martino, and Mustoe. NBC Sports’ show follows a two-hour NBCSN simulcast of Sky Sports News at 9 a.m. ET on Transfer Deadline Day.

On Friday, August 9, the team kicks off live match coverage at Anfield, where Liverpool host newly-promoted Norwich City at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo. Premier League Live begins at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and features commentary and discussion from Lowe, Dixon, and Mustoe in the studio, while Earle and Le Saux join live from the pitch alongside White, who will call the match with Martino.

On Saturday, August 10, NBC Sports presents live coverage from the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Tottenham host Aston Villa at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Universo. White calls the match, joined by Mustoe in the booth. Lowe is joined by Earle and Le Saux in the on-site studio, while Dixon and Martino provide pitch-side perspective. Live coverage from the U.K. concludes on Sunday, August 11 from Old Trafford with Manchester United v. Chelsea at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN. U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Christian Pulisic is expected to make his Premier League debut in that match for Chelsea. White calls the match with Earle, while Lowe hosts studio coverage at Old Trafford with Dixon and Martino, and Mustoe and Le Saux join the show from the pitch. Premier League Mornings begins at 7 a.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday on NBCSN.

Premier League games on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC Sports Gold – NBC Sports Digital’s direct-to-consumer live streaming product – has launched its upgraded “Premier League Pass” for the 2019-20 season. For the first time, “Premier League Pass” will also include full-event replay for all 380 matches on demand*, new Sky Sports content, and more than 1,400 hours of the most robust offering of Premier League shoulder programming ever available in the U.S. Fans can purchase the enhanced “Premier League Pass,” priced at $64.99, today by visiting NBCSportsGold.com. Also available for purchase on NBCSportsGold.com is the new “MatchDay Pass” for $39.99, which features 140 live matches.

Following is the NBCUniversal schedule for the first weekend of the Premier League season (*Schedule subject to change)

Date Time (ET) Match Network
Thurs., Aug. 8 9 a.m. Sky Sports News NBCSN
Thurs., Aug. 8 11 a.m. Premier League Live: Transfer Deadline Day NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 1:30 p.m. MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 2 p.m. Premier League Live NBCSN
Fri., Aug. 9 3 p.m. Liverpool v. Norwich City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sat., Aug. 10 7:30 a.m. West Ham v. Manchester City NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Bournemouth v. Sheffield United NBCSN, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Burnley v. Southampton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Crystal Palace v. Everton NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 10 a.m. Watford v. Brighton & Hove Albion NBC Sports Gold
Sat., Aug. 10 12:30 p.m. Tottenham v. Aston Villa NBC, Universo
Sat., Aug. 10 2:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBC
Sun., Aug. 11 1 a.m. Match of the Day NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 7 a.m. Premier League Mornings NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Newcastle v. Arsenal NBCSN
Sun., Aug. 11 9 a.m. Leicester City v. Wolverhampton Wanderers CNBC, Universo
Sun., Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. Manchester United v. Chelsea NBCSN, Telemundo
Sun., Aug. 11 1:30 p.m. Goal Zone NBCSN

 

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2019 International Champions Cup on ESPN

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ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPNEWS and ESPN+ will combine to cover the 2019 International Champions Cup (ICC), Women’s ICC, and a selection of club preseason matches, July 16 – August 18. The annual ICC tournament features 12 championship teams – including Real Madrid C.F., Arsenal F.C., Manchester United F.C., Atlético de Madrid, Chivas de Guadalajara, and more. The tournament, along with the club preseason matchups, will be played in nine countries across North America, Europe and Asia.

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