Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has endorsed the idea of the Premier League hosting competitive games in the United States, a move likely to stir controversy among football fans.
During his eight years at City Hall, Khan has been instrumental in bringing major U.S. sports franchises to London, including the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball and believes American fans should have the chance to watch live Premier League games. On The Sports Agents podcast, Khan suggested that each club could relocate one or two games per season, acknowledging this might provoke a strong reaction from fans.
“Liverpool, the club I support as Mayor of London, are currently on tour in America,” Khan noted. “They have big fans in America. Why can’t those fans see a competitive game?”
American TV executives are advocating for Premier League matches to be played across the Atlantic, with support from some clubs. Liverpool chairman Tom Werner recently expressed a desire to move a home game from Anfield to New York.
While the Premier League claims it has no immediate plans to relocate matches, clubs ultimately hold the decision-making power. Some teams, particularly those with American ownership, like Arsenal and Chelsea, are reportedly more open to the idea. However, Bournemouth’s owner, Bill Foley, has expressed opposition.
As La Liga prepares to host games in the U.S. in the 2025/26 season, the Premier League might follow suit, especially since international TV rights now exceed domestic deals.
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