13.10.2026 09:33
A development closely concerning football fans who complain about broadcast and image quality in the Süper Lig has occurred. President of the Clubs Union Ertuğrul Doğan announced that before the new broadcast tender, camera specifications, filming criteria, and technical standards were determined by taking European leagues as an example. With the new broadcast contract, it is aimed to increase image quality in match broadcasts.
While criticism continues regarding the image quality of match broadcasts in the Süper Lig, a notable step came from the Clubs Union Foundation. The camera angles, shooting quality, and broadcast standards that football fans have long complained about were reconsidered ahead of the new broadcast tender. President of the Clubs Union Ertuğrul Doğan announced that new technical criteria were determined based on practices in European leagues.
THE STEP FANS WERE WAITING FOR WAS TAKEN
The camera angles and image quality used in Süper Lig matches sometimes draw the reaction of football fans. In particular, comparisons with broadcasts in Europe's leading leagues open the technical standards of match broadcasts in Turkey to debate.
The Clubs Union Foundation took action on this issue ahead of the new broadcast tender. As a result of the work carried out, the shooting criteria, camera features, and technical conditions to be included in the new broadcast contract were determined.
EUROPEAN LEAGUES WERE TAKEN AS A MODEL
President of the Clubs Union Ertuğrul Doğan announced that comprehensive work had been carried out to increase broadcast quality. Doğan said, “The shooting criteria, camera features, and technical conditions for improving broadcast and image quality have been evaluated in cooperation with experts in our country, based on the practices and regulations of European leagues.” It was stated that as a result of the evaluations, the technical standards that should be included in the new broadcast contract were clarified.
CAMERA REQUIREMENTS WILL CHANGE IN THE NEW CONTRACT
The prepared technical criteria are planned to be included in the new broadcast contract. In this way, it is aimed to bring the shooting and image quality of Süper Lig matches closer to the standards in European leagues. The technical features of the cameras to be used in the new period and the detailed conditions regarding broadcasts are expected to become clear during the tender process.
DATE OF THE BROADCAST TENDER ANNOUNCED
The tender for the new broadcast rights of the Süper Lig is planned to be held on January 13, 2027. The Clubs Union Foundation continues its work with an internationally expert consulting firm to determine the economic value of the broadcast rights. Ertuğrul Doğan used the following statements in his statement on the matter:
“In order to ensure that the Süper Lig reaches the economic value it deserves, we are carrying out a comprehensive value analysis study with an internationally expert consulting firm.”
EYES ON THE NEW BROADCAST PERIOD
If the technical standards set by the Clubs Union are applied in the new broadcast contract, it is aimed for football fans to follow matches with higher image quality.
How changes will be made in camera angles, shooting techniques, and image quality in the new broadcast period will become clear with the details of the tender specifications.