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ITV have agreed a deal with Sky Sports to show free-to-air Carabao Cup and Championship games.
The terrestrial broadcaster will show two ties from the early rounds, two quarter finals, a semi final and the final of the Carabao Cup. They will also be able to show ten Championship games each full season with the deal starting in January 2025.
It has been agreed in principle and will be finalised to enable ITV to show five Championship games in the second half of the 2024/25 season. It comes as Sky prepare to kick off their ground-breaking mega deal with the EFL which enables them to show in excess of 1,000 live games from the 2024/25 season.
Jonathan Licht, Managing Director of Sky Sports, said: “This momentous upcoming season of over 1,000 matches from the EFL on Sky Sports+ shows our huge ambition and increased dedication to the EFL and its supporters. Working with a free-to-air broadcaster isn’t new for us and many of our partners, as we endeavour to help grow and broaden audiences for sports.
“With ITV set to simulcast a select number of matches from the EFL from 2025 alongside Sky Sports full coverage, it means that millions of football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy plenty of action from the Cup and League, boosting the exposure for clubs which is great news for all.”
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Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport said: “This deal brings viewers free to air coverage of top level knockout football over the coming years, as well as standout matches from the EFL, adding regular live matches to our highlights shows. We’re looking forward to bringing fans some superb action and insight from this new, fuller EFL package across the next few seasons.”
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EFL chief executive Trevor Birch added: “We’re delighted to continue a long-standing relationship with ITV, in partnership with Sky Sports, to deliver an added showcasing of the best of the EFL to a wider audience.
“We want the EFL to be accessible to as many audiences as possible, and this extra offering, with no additional subscription required, only enhances our reputation. I’d like to thank both organisations for their ongoing support and genuine commitment to all EFL competitions.”
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