AP source: NBC keeps Premier League, deal $2.7B+ for 6 years
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A person familiar with the deal says NBC will continue to broadcast England’s Premier League with a bid of more than $2.7 billion over six years
NBC retained U.S. English- and Spanish-language broadcast rights to England's Premier League with a bid of more than $2.7 billion over six years, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
NBC announced the agreement Thursday but did not give terms. The person divulging the financial figure spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the terms were confidential.
NBC gained rights to soccer's top league from Fox for the 2013-14 season but faced heavy competition in bidding from CBS and ESPN, who put in a joint offer during the second round of bidding. Fox, which holds rights to the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, also bid.
NBC's previous six-year deal, which began in 2016, was worth $1 billion.
