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Posted on 16th July 2020
The National League’s live streaming package for the playoffs in the National League North and South has been launched.
With matches still being played behind closed doors, the announcement will come as a relief to fans of the participating teams that they will be able to watch the crucial end of season games.
Each of the ten playoff fixtures will be shown in partnership between BT Sport and Sportradar on a dedicated streaming platform, with games available on an individual and multi-match package basis.
Fans can watch any game live for £5.99; both finals can be had for £9.99 or the whole package of ten games can be accessed for £14.99.
“Due to matches being played behind closed doors, confirming a broadcast solution for fans has been an important part of our play-offs preparation,” said National League chief executive Michael Tattersall.
“This pioneering streaming service will create an opportunity for exposure of the competition on a global stage. We would like to thank existing partners BT Sport and Sportradar for their support during this process.
“The announcement adds to the already growing excitement that play-off action brings. To ensure a safe environment for National League play-off matches to be played in, we urge supporters to not congregate at the grounds”.
The match-list in full:
Vanarama National League North
Sunday 19th July 2020- 1.30pm
Elimination Round- Match A – Altrincham vs Chester
Sunday 19th July 2020- 4pm
Elimination Round- Match B – Brackley Town vs Gateshead
Saturday 25th July 2020- 3pm
Semi Final – York City vs Winner of Match A
Saturday 25th July 2020- 5.30pm
Semi Final – Boston United vs Winner of Match B
Saturday 1st August 2020- 3pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of highest ranked finalist
Vanarama National League South
Sunday 19th July 2020- 1.30pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Slough Town vs Dartford
Sunday 19th July 2020- 4pm
Elimination Round – Match B – Bath City vs Dorking Wanderers
Saturday 25th July 2020- 3pm
Semi Final – Havant & Waterlooville vs Winner of Match A
Saturday 25th July 2020- 5.30pm
Semi Final – Weymouth vs Winner of Match B
Saturday 1st August 2020- 3pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of highest ranked finalist
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