The National League have announced a new long-term partnership with  DAZN, Europe’s largest sports broadcaster. 

The seven-year agreement will begin in August, showcasing the competition across more  than 200 countries globally and bringing with it a whole new audience. 

The arrangement with the British company will include both broadcast and streaming rights  across the DAZN network around the world for the benefit of all 72 member clubs. 

The agreement with DAZN will run until 2031 and will enable National League matches to be  accessed across all platforms including desktop, smart TVs, IOS, Android, SKY Q, Virgin Media, Apple.tv, Amazon Firestick and even games consoles. 

The National League’s general manager Mark Ives, said: “We are incredibly excited about this groundbreaking long  term joint venture with DAZN, one of the biggest players in sports broadcasting and the deal  demonstrates the continuing growth and reach of the National League. 

“The global exposure that DAZN will bring the league and our clubs cannot be overstated. 

“DAZN will be using their vast expertise in sports broadcasting and streaming to allow fans in  both the UK, and internationally, to access live matches across all connected devises like  never before.

“We look forward to working very closely with them to enhances the viewing  experience for all fans that can’t be at the stadium, which we believe is to the full benefit of our clubs and supporters. 

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank TNT Sports for their full support and  coverage they have provided.” 

Meanwhile, DAZN Group chief executive officer Shay Segev, offered more insight into what fans and club can expect from this new partnership. 

He added: “DAZN’s technology makes us uniquely placed to create destinations for sports  fans, and this multi-year partnership will allow us to create a global home for the National League, helping fans better access the teams they are so passionate about, while creating  engagement opportunities to access new audiences. 

“This is the latest in a series of channel deals which leverage DAZN’s scale and industry leading tech stack to revolutionise the way rights holders increase exposure to domestic and  international audiences and develop their sport digitally and commercially.”