The platform will present 190 exclusive matches during each season of the English League, in addition to 40 matches corresponding to the Emirates FA Cup and the FA Community Shield.
Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer, announced the acquisition of the exclusive broadcast rights for Mexico and Central America of a selection of Premier League and Emirates FA Cup matches for the 2024-25 to 2027-28 seasons.
With broadcast production by TNT Sports, coverage will begin on August 10 with Manchester City’s duel against Manchester United for the 2024 FA Community Shield title.
With the start of the new Premier League season, which will have its opening match on August 16, there will be five matches per round that will be broadcast by Max as part of its live sports offering. In Mexico, some of the matches will also be broadcast on the pay TV channel TNT.
Juan Solá, head of Streaming for Warner Bros. Discovery for Latin America, mentioned that it is a privilege to welcome the Premier League, one of the most prestigious leagues in the world, to the Max portfolio. “Combining the best competitions in Europe, such as the UEFA Champions League and Emirates FA Cup, together with local tournaments such as the Paulistao in Brazil or the Campeonato Nacional in Chile, positions us as an ideal destination for football fans in the region.”
Miguel Cárdenas, country manager of Warner Bros. Discovery for Mexico and Central America, said: “We are delighted to bring the Premier League to Max and to millions of passionate fans in Mexico and Central America. This leading competition strengthens our sports content portfolio and expands our coverage of the best football competitions.”
Paul Molnar, Chief Media Officer of the Premier League, said they are pleased to be able to offer Mexican and Central American fans the opportunity to watch live Premier League and Emirates FA Cup matches through Max. “TNT Sports is a long-standing partner of the Premier League in the UK and we are pleased to expand our relationship with them to include Central America. We are excited that TNT Sports will be broadcasting world-class football to fans in the region until 2028,” he said.
The Premier League joins the UEFA Champions League which will also be available for the next 3 seasons, strengthening Max’s proposition of live sports and original content.
