Premier League matches to be screened live on airplanes & boats

There will be no escaping live coverage of Premier League football next season wherever you are in the world even in the air or at sea.

The Premier League, not content with agreeing deals for rights in 212 territories around the globe, have signed a contract with IMG Media to supply extensive coverage on Sport 24, the 24-hour sports channel exclusively for the airline and cruise industry.

The three-year agreement will see both live and match highlights shown on specially-equiped Lufthansa and Gulf Air planes as well as Norwegian cruise liners.

IMG are also in discussions with a number of other airlines and ship companies to expand the live coverage opportunities now that the technology is avaliable for boats and aeroplanes.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore, whose global rights tender is set to bring in £5billion, said: 'We know IMG well and are extremely pleased that they have chosen to invest in the Premier league’s exclusive aeroplanes and ships broadcasting rights.

'We look forward to working with them as they distribute the Barclays Premier League in a way that allows our fans to enjoy the competition while travelling overseas.'