Where you can watch Sheffield United's remaining Premier League games and their kick-off times

Sheffield United will help kick-off ‘Project Restart’ after it was confirmed that the Blades’ match against Aston Villa will be one of two Premier League games that will mark the return of top-flight football following the Cobid-19 pandemic shutdown.
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Chris Wilder’s side will travel to Villa Park on June 17 on the same evening Manchester City take on Arsenal.

A Premier League meeting took place on Thursday where an agreement was reached to begin again on this date, which would make it just over a full three months since football was brought to a halt.

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The news did come with a caveat, from Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, who said: "Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday June 17.

Billy Sharp celebrates with his SHeffield United teammates after scoring their what woud be the last Blades goal before the shutdown against Norwich City at Bramall Lane on March 07, 2020 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)Billy Sharp celebrates with his SHeffield United teammates after scoring their what woud be the last Blades goal before the shutdown against Norwich City at Bramall Lane on March 07, 2020 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
Billy Sharp celebrates with his SHeffield United teammates after scoring their what woud be the last Blades goal before the shutdown against Norwich City at Bramall Lane on March 07, 2020 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
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"But this date cannot be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed, as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority.”

It was also revealed that all remaining matches will be made available to view, with the Premier League’s broadcast partners all showing some.

Masters added: "Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 matches.

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"The Premier League and our clubs are proud to have incredibly passionate and loyal supporters. It is important to ensure as many people as possible can watch the matches at home.

"We will continue to work step-by-step and in consultation with all our stakeholders as we move towards resuming the 2019-20 season."

Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC Sport and Amazon Prime will all broadcast games.

It is understood that 64 of the 92 remaining fixtures will be shown on SKy Sports, with 25 of those free-to-air.

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BBC Sport will also show live top flight games for the first time in 30 years – they will broadcast four matches.

Staggered kick-off times will also be used.

Games on a Friday will kick off at 8pm, while on Saturday the slots will be 12.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm and 8pm.

Sunday matches will kick off at either 12pm, 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm, with Monday games starting at 8pm.

Midweek games on Tuesdays and Wednesday will kick off at either 6pm or 8pm.

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BBC director of sport Barbara Slater said: "This opportunity creates an historic moment for the BBC and our audiences.

"At a time when sports fans across the country are in need of a lift, this is very welcome news. We are delighted and excited to have the chance to show live Premier League games on the BBC.

"This will offer audiences, who haven't had the opportunity in the past, live, free to air access to the best football league in the world, as the BBC continues to keep the country entertained during these unprecedented times."

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Thank you. Chris.