BT Sport to Broadcast British Squash Grand Prix

The AJ Bell British Squash Grand Prix will be broadcast live in the UK on BT Sport, the  Professional Squash Association (PSA) has announced.

The agreement will deliver a comprehensive live and highlights package from the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

“Having BT Sport on board is a major boost for the AJ Bell British Squash Grand Prix and the sport in general,” said Paul Walters of event promoters internationalSPORTgroup.

“Alongside title sponsor AJ Bell and Manchester City Council we have invested considerable resource and time over the past year in pulling together the right package of domestic TV which will help enhance the status of the event.

“We are grateful for the help and support of recently formed FozMuz agency for their considerable help in finalising this agreement.

Billy Mackay, Marketing Director for investment platform provider AJ Bell, added: “Squash continues to grow in popularity on the back of a successful 2013 World Championship and the recent Commonwealth Games.

“The people involved in the sport have worked hard to make it a great experience for all viewers watching live at the event or on TV.

“We are delighted to once again work with Manchester City Council and internationalSPORTgroup to put on what we know will be a fantastic event for all sports fans.”

The AJ Bell British Squash Grand Prix will be staged from the 5th to 8th December at Manchester’s National Squash Centre at Sportcity.