Premier League official announcement – Fans will now get live VAR explanations


 
 
 
 
 
 

The Premier League have announced that they will now give ‘live refereeing and VAR clarifications from all matches this season.’

This will be delivered via a new Twitter/X account.

The official announcement (see below) states that ‘The account will post factual explanations of on-pitch refereeing decisions and the involvement of the video assistant referee (VAR) including the role of technology in the decision-making process.’

This new initiative kicking off with the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season this weekend.

Premier League official announcement – 13 August 2024:

‘Premier League launches Premier League Match Centre account on X

Dedicated account on social-media platform will offer live refereeing and VAR clarifications from all matches this season

The Premier League has launched a new X account @PLMatchCentre ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season.

For the first time, the social media account will provide near-live explainers and updates on operational and officiating matters for every Premier League match.

The account will post factual explanations of on-pitch refereeing decisions and the involvement of the video assistant referee (VAR) including the role of technology in the decision-making process.

In the absence of live VAR audio being broadcast, as it is not permitted in football, the Premier League Match Centre will be able to relay on social media near-live information from the VAR Hub during a game.

Premier League Match Centre – based at Stockley Park – is the operational hub of the League that helps with the smooth running of matchday operations of the competition. It is linked into all 20 Premier League stadiums, the VAR Hub and broadcast partners around the world.’

In addition to the official statement above, the first few comments posted on the new Twitter/X account give additional info:

‘Welcome to the Premier League Match Centre X account. This page will provide live updates from Stockley Park including information directly from the VAR Hub. We will issue near-live updates on operational matters from all matches – including clarification on refereeing and VAR.

Refereeing and VAR clarifications will be based on the factual information from the VAR Hub and the Premier League Match Centre. Where necessary, additional information on Laws of the Game and VAR process from PGMOL experts will be communicated.

This account is open for all supporters to follow with the aim of increasing transparency around VAR and officiating in the Premier League.’