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Sky Sports announces major change for anyone watching Premier League games

The major changes will be implemented in Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur this weekend

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:34 AM
Sky Sports announces major change for anyone watching Premier League games
Key Things to Know
  • Sky Sports is launching Live Descriptive Audio Commentary and Live Subtitles for Premier League broadcasts.
  • The descriptive audio commentary debuts on Saturday, October 10, for Manchester United versus Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Descriptive audio will cover one match per day each gameweek, while live subtitles will span roughly 210 matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sky Sports is introducing two accessibility features for its Premier League coverage, adding Live Descriptive Audio Commentary and Live Subtitles. The audio commentary provides visual details such as player movements, positioning, referee signals, and substitutions for blind and partially sighted fans, while live subtitles will support deaf viewers and those with hearing loss.

The descriptive commentary begins on Saturday, October 10, during the Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur fixture, and will continue for one match per day each gameweek. Additionally, Live Subtitles will be offered across all front-channel Premier League broadcasts, covering roughly 210 matches each season.

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