While the Magpies and their top-flight rivals had every match in 2020/21 broadcasted, the payments still work out very differently – mostly due to facility fees.
Out of the 380 matches to be shown live, only 200 of those fetched a facility fee. The other 180, such as those shown at 3pm on Saturdays, did not qualify – similar to that of a ‘normal’ season.
That said, clubs, who receive an equal share of £76million from domestic and overseas rights, will have their totals reduced as part of the £330million broadcasters’ rebate after the disruption caused by Covid-19.
Furthermore, prize money is allocated based on where each team finished in the table, as is a portion of the overseas TV rights.
Here is a breakdown of Newcastle and their rivals’ payments (estimated figures courtesy of The Times):
That said, clubs, who receive an equal share of £76million from domestic and overseas rights, will have their totals reduced as part of the £330million broadcasters’ rebate after the disruption caused by Covid-19.
5. Leicester City - £146million
Equal share of TV money: £76m | Merit Payment: £28m | Facility fees: £20m | Overseas TV money: £22m Photo: Laurence Griffiths
6. Tottenham Hotspur - £146million
Equal share of TV money: £76m | Merit Payment: £25m | Facility fees: £25m | Overseas TV money: £20m Photo: Shaun Botterill
7. West Ham United - £143million
Equal share of TV money: £76m | Merit Payment: £26m | Facility fees: £20m | Overseas TV money: £21m Photo: Pool
8. Arsenal - £142million
Equal share of TV money: £76m | Merit Payment: £23m | Facility fees: £25m | Overseas TV money: £18m Photo: Pool