Sports Updates: English Premier League to debut streaming service in Singapore

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/english-premier-league-singapore-debut-streaming-service-5956376

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The English Premier League will launch its first direct-to-consumer streaming service in Singapore for the 2026–27 season, marking a significant shift in how the world’s most watched club football competition delivers content to fans. According to a report by the Financial Times, the new platform, called Premier League Plus, was announced by Premier League chief executive Richard Masters at the FT Business of Football Summit in London.

The service is being developed in partnership with StarHub, the league’s long-time broadcast partner in Singapore. It is expected to launch in August 2026 ahead of the new season, though pricing and detailed features have not yet been disclosed. StarHub confirmed that Premier League Plus will complement, rather than replace, its existing coverage, and that live matches will continue to be available on StarHub platforms under the current six-year broadcast agreement.

While Premier League matches are already accessible through various broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide, this initiative represents the league’s first attempt to operate its own consumer-facing streaming service. Masters emphasised that traditional broadcast partnerships—such as those with Sky Sports in the UK—will remain central to the league’s media strategy. However, owning its own platform gives the Premier League greater flexibility and direct insight into fan behaviour, including pricing, marketing, subscriptions and churn.

The Singapore rollout is being positioned as a collaborative trial that could inform future launches in other markets. The project also aligns with the opening of a new Premier League Studios production hub in Olympia, London, supporting the league’s broader ambitions to build in-house media and digital capabilities. More details on Premier League Plus are expected closer to launch.

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Costs of living is generally high in Singapore. So... this service is gonna be high too? 😅