Bundesliga TV coverage to include 'recorded fan chants' soundtrack for behind-closed-doors games

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Fans watching the return of Bundesliga action in Germany will have the option of recorded crowd noise, including singing, thanks to broadcaster Sky.

The German top-flight is the first of Europe's top five leagues to resume after elite football was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A full weekend schedule kicks off on Saturday and Sky Germany, part of the UK-based bSkyb, said on its website that viewers could choose to watch the matches with natural sound, which is likely to consist of the shouts of players and coaches echoing around the empty stadium.

However, it said there would also be "a freely selectable new alternative audio track with a recorded stadium atmosphere".

"In addition to the live commentary, it also plays back fan chants for the participating teams and crowd reactions to the match," Sky said.

For viewers who preferred the original sound, Sky said that "the focus will be more on the calls of players and coaches as well as the sounds of the ball action".

UK viewers can watch the return of the Bundesliga on BT Sport.

Additional reporting by Reuters.

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