Sky secures NFL broadcast deal

BSkyB’s Sky Sports network has acquired broadcast rights to the NFL for three years.

The agreement will take the partnership between Sky Sports and American Football league the NFL into its 20th year. Sky will air more than 60 live games each season including the International Series, post-season and Super Bowl with coverage across TV, mobile, online and tablet devices.

Managing director for the NFL UK Alistair Kirkwood said: “We are delighted to extend the relationship between the NFL and Sky Sports into its 20th year. Through their coverage the game has attracted many new fans in this country, and we look forward to another three seasons of excellent coverage of including the International Series matches at Wembley and the next three Super Bowls.”