English Premier League (EPL) hit a jackpot with the Amazon Prime deal, which became the latest entrant to telecast and live stream the Premier League on its online platform. The popular online streaming OTT platform made its UK debut in the 2019-20 Premier League on December 03, 2019 with the Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth and Burnley vs Manchester City becoming the first two fixtures to be streaming on the online platform. In a big-money deal – approximately £90 million – Amazon Prime video bought the rights to online stream 20 Premier League matches for the next three seasons, stating 2019-20. Fans searching for information on how to live telecast and watch the 2019-20 Premier League online live streaming on Amazon Prime in UK, can scroll below for all information.
Amazon Prime Video has the broadcasting rights to telecast and live stream 20 live Premier League matches for the next three campaigns, starting from the 2019-20 season. This EPL season Amazon will broadcast some of the big matches on its online platform, which involves the Merseyside derby and Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford for the Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur match. In addition to these, Amazon Prime will be broadcasting the Boxing Day fixtures on December 26 and one game on December 27.
It is, however, important to note that only subscribers of Amazon Prime video can live stream the Premier League matches. Subscriptions on the online platform will cost £7.99 per month or £79 per year, which is same as the Netflix subscriptions. But new subscribers or those fans, who haven’t subscribers as yet, will have Christmas early and can watch all the matches for free as Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for the month before subscription. Interestingly, the subscriber can cancel anytime or escape without paying the hefty subscribing charges.
How to Live Telecast and Online Stream Premier League matches on Amazon Prime Video in UK?
Fans in the UK can enjoy live Premier League action on Amazon Prime Video platform. To live telecast and online live stream the 2019-20 EPL on the online platform, fans have to first download Amazon Prime on their devices, subscribe and the type Premier League in the search box. Once the Premier League tab on the site launches, fans will see all the matches that are currently live and can click on the match they wish to watch and enjoy the live-action.
What is the Subscription Fee on Amazon Prime to Watch the 2019-20 Premier League
A Yearly subscription on Amazon Prime Video, much like other online streaming platforms like Netflix, cost £79. Fans can also use the monthly subscription and pay £7.99 per month and enjoy the live 2019-20 Premier League matches.
Can I Watch 2019-20 Premier League matches on Amazon Prime Video for Free?
Unfortunately, it is not free. Fans have to pay a specified fee to be able to enjoy the Premier League on Amazon Prime Video. Non-members or fans that haven’t still installed or subscribed to Amazon Prime Video can, however, watch the Premier League live without paying any fee. Amazon Prime’s first 30-day trial policy on installing allows new members to enjoy shows on the online platform without needing to pay anything. They can also cancel the free-trial/subscription anytime and escape without paying a single penny.
As the Premier League approaches its half stage without teams now battling and competing to win every match, Amazon Prime Video brings a new experience for its fans and viewers. Fans can enjoy the matches on Amazon Prime Video on any smart TV, mobile device or with an Amazon Fire Stick. The online platform also provides different pundits for different devices. Fans can also enjoy not only live games but also watch full highlights of the Premier League matches and also goal replays of all league matches.
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