UEFA Europa League Matches Not Being Broadcast on TRT Spor Draws Reaction
The broadcast of the UEFA Europa League new season's first week matches on Tabii Spor instead of TRT Spor has left football fans dissatisfied.
As the first-week matches of the new UEFA Europa League season got underway, the fact that the games were not broadcast live on TRT's free-to-air television channel but instead provided via Tabii Spor sparked reactions from fans.
Broadcast Choices Spark Controversy
Nine matches were played in the first week of the new UEFA Europa League season. On a night featuring important fixtures such as Milan vs. Benfica, Anderlecht vs. Lyon, and Bayer Leverkusen vs. Celje, broadcast preferences became one of the most discussed topics among football fans.
TRT Spor's Broadcast Schedule
According to the official broadcast schedule, there were no live matches on the TRT Spor screens on opening night. In the evening hours, programs such as Spor Merkezi, Champions League highlights, Futbol Aklı, and Avrupa Stüdyosu were brought to the screen.
Matches Provided Via Tabii Spor
Europa League matches met with viewers on the Tabii Spor platform during this period. The night's prominent Milan vs. Benfica fixture was broadcast at 22:00, and the Omonoia vs. Celta Vigo match at 19:45 on the same channel.
Criticisms from Football Fans
The failure to broadcast the matches on TRT's free television channels drew the reaction of some football fans. Despite TRT holding the broadcasting rights, the inability to watch the matches for free on television was criticized.
Beşiktaş's Match Plan
It was stated that the broadcast plan for Beşiktaş, Turkey's sole representative in the Europa League, and their match against Olympique de Marseille is different. It was reported that this fixture will be broadcast live on TRT 1 on Thursday, September 17, at 22:00.