Sky buy Nationwide rights

The League have signed up for 4 years with Sky in a deal believed to be worth £95 million, with £20 million of that paid in the first year.

The initial deal is for up to 60 live games a season in the Nationwide League, Worthington Cup and LDV trophy. The Football League could also agree a deal for highlights programmes which would pay extra.

Sky intend to show live games on Friday nights, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The deal is estimated to be worth between £600-700k for First Division clubs with less money for second and third division teams. These amounts could increase if the highlights package is also sold.

For more details go to www.skysports.com