The BBC retained the rights with a bid matching the previous contract.
This will allow the BBC to continue to show their Match of the Day programme on a Saturday evening and Sunday morning; MOTD2 on Sunday evening; and on other evenings when fixtures justify.
For the first time, BBC Premier League programming will be accessible on-demand with MOTD2 available on the BBC iPlayer from the Tuesday after the weekend's fixtures.
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Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Scudamore, said: "The free-to-air highlights are a critical part of the Premier League's broadcast presence; helping the competition and our clubs reach the maximum domestic audience possible.
"The BBC's commitment to the Premier League, our clubs and their fans through Match of the Day, the Sunday morning repeat and Match of the Day Two has been an undoubted success and we are pleased to see our relationship continue."
Director, BBC Sport, Roger Mosey, said: "Match of the Day is a major landmark for the BBC, and we're delighted that it will continue to showcase the best of the Premier League for a further three years. The programme's audiences have been growing strongly during the current contract, and it remains the place where most people in the UK watch top league action. It's also great for fans to have MOTD2 on the BBC iPlayer for the first time - meaning we have a rich array of football content online."
Source:www.premierleague.com
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