Premier League to test Ref Cams on first weekend with view to permanent rollout
Clubs, Sky Sports and TNT Sports support innovation
Cameras can provide near-instant replays of incidents
The Premier League is planning to test Ref Cams in selected matches during their opening round of fixtures this weekend with a view to making the new technology a permanent feature of live TV games for the rest of the season.
The Guardian has learned that the clubs have given their approval for the trial with the Premier League’s broadcast partners, Sky Sports and TNT Sports, also supporting the innovation.
