Liverpool’s clash against Brentford today won’t be available for UK fans to watch on TV (Image: Getty)
are looking to bounce back in the against Brentford today, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table. Despite a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday (January 14), the Reds still hold the top spot, ahead of Nottingham Forest and
The Reds face another tough fixture as they head to London today to play Brentford, who recently staged an impressive comeback from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw with . Despite a season marred by injuries, Brentford sit comfortably in mid-table, just seven points shy of the European spots.
They managed to salvage a point against reigning champions City thanks to late goals from Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard, despite Phil Foden’s second-half brace. Having suffered their first home league defeat only last month to Forest, Brentford will be keen to regain their form at the Brentford Community Stadium, starting with a challenging match against . Unfortunately for UK fans, the game will not be broadcast live on TV.
Why isn’t Brentford vs Liverpool on TV?
Despite the Brentford vs match promising to be an exciting encounter, no UK broadcasters have chosen to air it. The game is scheduled for the standard Saturday afternoon kick-off time of 3pm, reports . The traditional 3pm blackout in English football, which runs from 2:45pm to 5:15pm, has been a fixture in the sport since the 1960s.
While some fans may not be pleased with this arrangement, it is set to continue until at least 2029, following the new TV rights package that was initially agreed upon in December 2023. In addition to this match, Leicester City vs Fulham and West Ham United vs Crystal Palace will also both commence at 3pm.
Fans will need to stay informed about the games through radio, social media, and programmes such as Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday. Sky Sports and TNT Sports have chosen to broadcast other matches this weekend.
Mo Salah and Luis Diaz scored in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brentford earlier this season (Image: Getty)
How to watch Brentford vs Liverpool
However, there is better news for fans outside of the UK, as they can watch the game live via local TV rights holders. Supporters based in the United States can thank NBC Universal, who hold the rights to all 380 games this season. In France, Canal+ will also air the match, while beIN Sports will show the fixture in the Middle-East.
UK fans will have to hold their horses until Sky Sports releases brief highlights approximately 20 minutes after the match. For more comprehensive coverage, football supporters can switch over to Match of the Day on One at 10:30pm. Additionally, Sky Sports will be broadcasting half-hour highlight reels of each match later tonight.