BBC Cymru Wales to broadcast selected Cymru Premier games through 2029
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
BBC Cymru Wales has secured a three-year agreement with the Football Association of Wales to air selected matches from the Novira Cymru Premier. The deal guarantees at least 20 live games each season on BBC iPlayer until 2029, with updates available on BBC Sport Online. The inaugural broadcast will feature Barry Town United facing Cardiff Met on August 15 at 12:30 BST. The Cymru Premier has expanded for its 2026-27 season, increasing from 12 to 16 teams, and primarily scheduling matches on Friday evenings.
- •BBC Cymru Wales will show a minimum of 20 games annually.
- •First match on iPlayer is Barry Town United vs Cardiff Met on August 15.
- •Cymru Premier now features 16 teams for the 2026-27 season.
- •Matches are mostly scheduled on Friday evenings.
- •BBC's commitment supports growing the profile of Welsh football.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales
- 10:06 AMBBC Sport — Cymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales
"BBC Cymru Wales agrees a new deal with the Football Association of Wales to broadcast selected games from the Cymru Premier for the next three years.
"BBC Cymru Wales agrees a new deal with the Football Association of Wales to broadcast selected games from the Cymru Premier for the next three years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 10:06 AMCymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales
BBC Cymru Wales agrees a new deal with the Football Association of Wales to broadcast selected games from the Cymru Premier for the next three years.
- BBC SportAug 10, 2026, 10:06 AMCymru Premier games to be shown live by BBC Wales
BBC Cymru Wales agrees a new deal with the Football Association of Wales to broadcast selected games from the Cymru Premier for the next three years.
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