South Africa: Premier League launches a promotional outdoor event on 29 and 30/03/2014

The Premier League, in partnership with its title sponsor, Barclays, will launch the first edition of an outdoor promotional event, the "Barclays Premier League Live" at Zoo Lake Sports Club Johannesburg (RSA) on 29 and 30/03/2014 announced the English league on 10/03/2014. "This is an exciting way to engage with fans around the world," said Richard Scudamore, chief executive of the Premier League, on 10/03/2014.

The event held in a park will provide an opportunity for South African fans to watch five live matches of the English Premier League's 32^nd matchday, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham, on a giant 100m2 screen.

In addition to Barclays, other official partners such as EA Sports, Nike and Topps will participate in the event, and clubs such as Cardiff City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland will have event stands, including a turn out from former Premier League players such as Robbie Fowler (ENG) Marcel Desailly (FRA), Mark Fish (RSA) and Lucas Radebe (RSA).