Sky Sports to show crunch games in race for the title in April

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Exciting Football Action Ahead for Sky Sports Viewers

April promises to be a thrilling month for football fans across the UK as the race for the Barclays Premier League title enters its most vital stages. Sky Sports has announced a fantastic schedule of live matches, ensuring viewers can catch every crucial moment as the season reaches its penultimate month. In what is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent years, there is plenty of drama on the horizon.

The league-leading Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur will be featured live on Sky Sports five times each during April and early May. Manchester City will also take centre stage with four appearances, while Arsenal is set to feature three times, including home fixtures against Crystal Palace and Norwich City, and an away trip to Sunderland. The excitement continues with a blockbuster clash at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will host Manchester City in a match that could have significant implications for the title race.

In total, Sky Sports will broadcast at least 18 games throughout April and the first weekend of May. Gary Hughes, Sky Sports Head of Football, highlighted that with four clubs still in contention, these are the matches that could decide the championship. He noted that Sky Sports remains the only place to watch these pivotal encounters as the season builds towards its climax.

Viewers can also look forward to an unrivalled schedule of live sport throughout 2016. This includes all four of golf's Majors for the first time, The Ryder Cup, the ICC World Twenty20, England rugby's tour of Australia, and the ATP World Tour Finals. Furthermore, Sky Sports has secured at least four more seasons of live Premier League football, with the number of live games increasing from 116 to 126 starting from the 2016/17 season.

Whether you are a supporter of the title-chasers or simply love the beautiful game, there has never been a better time to tune in. For more information on how to access these exciting broadcasts or to discuss your viewing options, please call our friendly signposting service on 0844 448 1671. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

Published: 2026-03-16

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