The Premier League is set for further changes to the TV schedule, increasing the number of games being shown but adding new problematic kick-off times.

The Daily Mail report that the Premier League are planning to increase the number of games shown live in the UK from 200 to 270 from the start of the 2024/25 campaign.

All Sunday matches would be shown as part of the new system. The current schedule sees some teams playing on Sunday after midweek Europa League or Europa Conference League matches, but not having their games aired.

But the downside is that there will be more variety in kick-off times, with suggestions of Sunday kick-offs as early as midday and as late as 7pm.

The Premier League will also increase the number of games on Friday and Monday evenings.

The league are hoping to secure an increase on the £5bn TV package they secured in the last cycle, with Sky Sports, TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport), Amazon, Apple TV, and Disney all showing an interest.

With more games on offer (likely involving some of the bigger clubs that have qualified for European competition) and a number of big companies bidding, it should be possible to build on that £5bn figure.

But the match-going fans are being put last as usual. Travelling the length of the country for a game at midday on Sunday or trying to get home after the final game ends at around 9pm isn’t going to be easy.

The same goes for the Friday and Monday matches, which are always more awkward to attend than a game on Saturday at 3pm.

The games that do remain at 3pm on a Saturday will continue to be part of the blackout, denying TV viewers the chance to follow along. So everyone loses.