Nine Entertainment Secures Six-Year English Premier League Rights Extension Through 2034

Nine Entertainment has announced a six-year extension of its exclusive Premier League rights, locking in coverage through the end of the 2033–34 season.

The landmark agreement arrives with two seasons still remaining on the current contract, a the vital commercial significance of the property to Nine’s streaming organisation.

Reflecting on the importance of the renewal, Nine Entertainment CEO, Matt Stanton said: “Football is the ultimate global game, followed with remarkable intensity by millions of fans across Australia.”

“Bringing the Premier League to Stan has been a genuine game-changer for our business, and we are very pleased to be extending the partnership for a further six years.

“As the sole rights holder in Australia, Nine is uniquely placed to activate our assets across streaming and broadcast, publishing and outdoor to promote awareness of Premier League, deepen fan engagement, and tell the game’s stories across the entirety of the season.

“This agreement further strengthens Nine’s premium sport offering and reflects Nine’s long-term strategy of investing in premium live sport and delivering the sporting moments that matter most to Australians,” Stanton said.

Pointing to the tangible financial metrics underpinning the partnership, and noting its direct contribution to corporate profitability and subscriber growth, Nine’s managing director of streaming and broadcast, Amanda Laing, said: “Extending this deal through to the 2033/34 season is an incredible milestone for Nine and a direct reflection of the strength of the partnership between Stan and the Premier League.”

“When we brought the Premier League to Stan Sport, we set out to deliver an unmissable viewing experience for our subscribers, and the response has been remarkable.

“The Premier League rights have been one of the largest drivers of subscriptions in Stan Sport history and were a key contributor to our strong financial results in FY26,” Laing said. 

Premier League chief media officer, Paul Molnar, praised the commitment shown by the Australian broadcaster in expanding the competition’s regional influence.

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with Stan for a further six seasons, ensuring fans across Australia can continue to enjoy every Premier League match live through to the end of the 2033/34 season.”

“Stan has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering high-quality coverage and bringing the Premier League closer to fans, supported by the reach and strength of the wider Nine network,” Molnar noted. 

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