Major League Soccer Reclaiming Online Merchandise Sales From Franchises

[NYCFCFan10]

If that's the case, though, then why do they broadcast six games every match week when there are only five "broadcast-worthy" teams to show? And why have Sky Sports chosen to show West Ham v Crystal Palace this weekend on their main channel in the 12:45pm Saturday kick-off slot, leaving such games as Manchester United v Sunderland unbroadcasted? And also, why are ITV trying to take the Premier League to court to force them to allow every single match to be broadcasted if they don't think there's any value in the remainder of the games?

Contractually obligated to.

I was reading an article before the bidding process about how one of the major things the broadcasters were looking to get out of the deal is the removal of the clause that obligates them to show all the clubs....

I'll try and find it for you.

 

[NYCFCFan10]

And while the satellite broadcasters are willing to stump up fortunes, they will also be looking to maximise the return on their investments. They would welcome a lift on some restrictions imposed by the Premier League.

These include being forced to show all teams at some stage during the season and the thorny issue of being unable to screen live fixtures at three o’clock on Saturdays is bound to be raised again.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-set-4billion-tv-4420592