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There is wonderful news for football fans across the United Kingdom this weekend! Sky Sports has announced a fantastic expansion of its beloved Soccer Saturday programme, ensuring that the excitement of the Premier League season opener is available to viewers nationwide. On Saturday 13 August, the show will be simulcast across six different channels and various digital outlets, making it easier than ever to follow the drama of the opening day.
In addition to the regular broadcasts on Sky Sports News HQ and Sky Sports 1, the programme will now be available from 3.00pm on Sky 1 and Pick. For those who prefer digital platforms, fans can also tune in via skysports.com. In a truly exciting first, the show will be streamed live on Sky Sports' official Facebook and YouTube pages, allowing everyone to join the conversation regardless of how they usually watch television.
Presented by the ever-enthusiastic Jeff Stelling, the show features a brilliant panel of experts including Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, and Chris Kamara. Together, they provide the ultimate guide to all the Saturday matches across the leagues. Jeff Stelling has expressed his delight at opening up the coverage to even more people, noting that the opening day is always full of surprises. Fans can look forward to a terrific set of matches, including champions Leicester City away to Hull, and Ronald Koeman's first game in charge of Everton against Tottenham.
Technology is also getting a boost this season! Sky Sports customers can now use the expanded mobile clips service via the Sky Sports Football Score Centre app to watch all the goals from Saturday's matches on their mobile devices from 5.15pm. Furthermore, extended match highlights for all Saturday's games will be available on demand from midnight, ensuring you never miss a moment of the action.
This season promises to be the biggest ever for football, with more than 700 matches from eight different leagues scheduled across channels and digital outlets. Whether you are watching live on TV or catching up later, there has never been a better time to enjoy the beautiful game. If you need any assistance finding the right channel or setting up your viewing, our friendly team is here to help. Simply call us on 0844 448 1671 for support.
Published: 2026-03-13