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Macquarie Sports Radio signs exclusive three year deal for Premier League broadcast

Macquarie Sports Radio has been named the exclusive radio broadcaster for the English Premier League.

The announcement:

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TO AIR EXCLUSIVELY IN AUSTRALIA ON MACQUARIE SPORTS RADIO

Macquarie Sports Radio has signed an exclusive agreement to broadcast the English Premier League in Australia for the next three years.

With all the biggest games being heard live in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, it further confirms Macquarie Sports Radio’s position as the new home for live sport on Australian radio.

MML Chief Executive Officer Adam Lang said: “We are excited to be announcing this three-year agreement with our broadcast partner talkSPORT in the UK.

“In just over a year since launch, Macquarie Sports Radio is now reaching almost 250,000 sports fans each week. We know our listeners love live sport, and we are exceptionally proud to be providing them with exclusive coverage of the EPL, alongside live AFL, NRL, and the best cricket commentary in Australia.”

The English Premier League kicks off on August 10 when Liverpool takes on Norwich City at Anfield and week one also features the blockbuster encounter between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Macquarie Sports Radio airs across Sydney 954 AM, Melbourne 1278 AM, Brisbane 882 AM, Perth on DAB+, online at sportsradio.com.au and via mobile app.

Source: Macquarie Media media release

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