Sky will broadcast crowd noises from FIFA when the Premier League returns Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sky will broadcast crowd noises from FIFA when the Premier League returns You're not singing any more. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 6 Jun 2020 37 comments Sky Sports will use team-specific crowd noise from FIFA when the Premier League returns. The much-anticipated return of Premier League football kicks off on 17th June after a 100-day hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. But it will do so without crowds as officials adhere to strict social distancing rules. We've seen some countries fill empty stands with cardboard cutouts of fans. But when we're watching the Premier League on telly, we'll also get pretend chants, courtesy of the FIFA video game. FIFA 20's version of Stamford Bridge. Sky Sports announced EA Sports had created bespoke and team-specific crowd noise and chants "to replicate the vibrant atmosphere of Premier League clashes, so fans don't miss out on the noise that goes with the action". You can select the Sky channel to watch with the added sound or without it. Sky Sports did not mention whether EA Sports had recorded Chelsea's celery song for the initiative. "We want Sky Sports viewers to still feel it all and have the best possible viewing experience - even if they can't be in the stadiums or watch with their family and friends," said Sky Sports managing director Robert Webster. Sky's Premier League coverage resumes with an Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal double-header. Sky Sports will show 64 matches - 39 exclusive to subscribers and an extra 25 available on Sky's free-to-air channel Pick. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store