Sky Sports to STOP showing Baller League in major broadcasting change as influencer tournament targets free-to-air deal

BALLER LEAGUE will no longer be shown on Sky Sports, as it eyes a free-to-air deal moving forward. The celebrity six-a-side competition, which featured the likes of YouTube icon KSI, actor Idris Elba and ex-players such as Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, will not be on Sky’s roster for its fourth season. Baller League will no longer be shown on Sky Sports Credit: Jordan Peck|Getty Images They are seeking a free-to-air deal according to reports Credit: Getty Despite KSI’s Prime FC winning last season’s edition of the competition at a sold out O2 Arena, Sky have opted against renewing a contract. The partnership between the organisations has reportedly come to a natural end. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Chief Executive of Baller League, Felix Starck, wants to make the competition free-to-air, according to the Guardian. While it will continue to be streamed on YouTube, the organisation are also seeking some sort of free-to-air tv deal. Baller League was only launched two years ago in Germany, as World Cup-winning stars Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski backed it heavily. It took place in the UK for the first time in 2025, with numerous high profile individuals getting involved. Stars such as ex-footballers Jens Lehmann, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer, influencers KSI, Niko Omilana and Angry Ginge and actor Idris Elba have all been involved. However, without the support of major broadcaster Sky Sports, it will be interesting to see where the six-a-side competition goes from here. Most read in Sport Alan Shearer and Micah Richards were heavily involved in season three Credit: Getty BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Baller League draws parallels with Kings League, another short-form celebrity football tournament created by Barcelona legend Gerard Pique. Pique’s project now takes place in EIGHT countries and has a deal with DAZN. Play Dream Team this season! £100,000 in prize money up for grabs in 2026/27 Free to enter Play in Mini Leagues against your mates £60,000 jackpot for the overall winner £1,000 prize for winning Gameweek 1 PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW! Comment now