What do we think it will be?
Belarusian Premier League, surely
Temporary cessation? A lot of people responding to that tweet are pointing out that tomorrow happens to be April Fools Day too
Probably this given they’re charging for no content.
A league rights
April fools is not that funny in this climate. Yes we need a laugh but not some lame ass shit from a telco.
What happened to Optus sports and cricket?
Fox.
The postponement of UEFA Champions League and Europa League has been extended indefinitely, as well as qualifiers for Euro 2020. This is bad news for Optus which has the rights to all three.
Agree. Pretty lame. Joke failed.
Optus Sport coverage of big events is pretty good though.
Might resubscribe if they were to get rugby union.
No point right now without EPL though I guess.
according to wikipedia they already have just not official yet.
Someone jumped the gun there obviously, nothing is official. Don’t believe everything you read on Wikipedia.
Optus will stream the inaugural ePremier League Invitational tournament, starting next Tuesday, April 21.
EDIT 21/4: full schedule for the ePremier League Invitational tournament
EDIT 5/5: buoyed by the success of the first tournament, a second ePremierLeague invitational will kick off tonight, again featuring all 20 top-flight clubs and a mix of players and other well-known personalities, including former world cruiserweight boxing champion and die-hard Everton fan Tony Bellew.
Optus has secured the rights to the K-League
K League
As live sport around the world continues to be affected by COVID-19, Optus Sport is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Australian rights to South Korea’s K League for 2020, starting this week.
The K League is the top division of football in South Korea and becomes the second major Asian football acquisition for Optus Sport, after the J.League was secured in February this year.
The start of the K League season kicks off this Friday night in prime time when Suwon Bluewings take on Jeonbuk.
“I know I’m not the only one who’s been staring longingly out the window waiting for live sport to return, so to bring the K League to viewers in such a friendly time zone from this weekend is something we’re really excited about,” said Richard Bayliss, Optus Director of Sport.
“In light of COVID-19, we have faith in South Korea’s capability to start the K League while respecting societal requirements to keep players and the wider community safe.”
Optus Sport will be airing two matches live and on demand every round from the K League 1 division, which has five influential Australians playing in the competition, including reigning Golden Boot winner Adam Taggart.
“The Australian players are likely to be key to their clubs’ hopes and Suwon Bluewings pair Adam Taggart and Terry Antonis taking on reigning champions Jeonbuk in the season opener on Friday evening will be fantastic,” Bayliss added.
Optus Sport’s loyal audience has been enjoying replays of classic matches, live trivia, and magazine shows during the suspension of live sport. From the start of March to 30 April 2020, the Optus Sport active base has retracted only 0.5 per cent to 820,000 activated subscriptions.
K LEAGUE OPENING MATCHES ON OPTUS SPORT
Friday May 8
8pm (AEST): Jeonbuk FC v Suwon Bluewings
Sunday May 10
5.30pm (AEST): Gangwon FC v FC Seoul
AUSTRALIANS IN THE K LEAGUE
Adam Taggart (Suwon Bluewings) – The K League golden boot winner in 2019 with 20 goals. Played for the Socceroos at the 2014 World Cup and is one of Australia’s form strikers.
Brandon O’Neill (Pohang Steelers) – The Socceroos midfielder was one of the most influential Sydney FC players over a trophy-laden five years for the club until his recent move.
Terry Antonis (Suwon Bluewings) – Formerly of Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory, one of Australia’s most gifted midfielders of the last decade won the FA Cup last season with Suwon alongside Adam Taggart.
Jason Davidson (Ulsan Hyundai) – The Socceroos left back played at the 2014 World Cup and was part of the Asian Cup winning side in 2015. Has played across Europe and is the son of great Socceroo Alan.
Rashid Mahazi (Incheon United) – Former Melbourne Victory midfielder, who played in the Victory’s 2015 Grand Final win.