BBC NI secures three-year deal for Irish Premiership coverage
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
BBC Sport NI has finalized a three-year broadcast agreement with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League. This deal ensures continued free-to-air coverage of both international and domestic football across various platforms, including BBC iPlayer and television. The contract includes broadcasting 30 live Boyle Sports Premiership games each season and 10 senior Women's Northern Ireland international matches. Finals of the Clearer Water Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup will also be showcased. BBC Sport NI's commitment supports the growth and visibility of the sport in Northern Ireland.
- •BBC Sport NI will provide 30 live Premiership streams each season.
- •Coverage includes 10 senior Women's Northern Ireland international matches.
- •Live broadcasts of the Clearer Water Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup finals will continue.
- •Agreement affirms BBC's commitment to Northern Ireland football until June 2028.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — BBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
- 9:01 AMBBC Sport — BBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
"BBC Sport NI agrees a new three-year broadcast deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League to ensure the continuation of extensive free-to-air coverage of international and domestic football across BBC iPlayer, online, radio and TV.
"BBC Sport NI agrees a new three-year broadcast deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League to ensure the continuation of extensive free-to-air coverage of international and domestic football across BBC iPlayer, online, radio and TV.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:02 AMBBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
BBC Sport NI agrees a new three-year broadcast deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League to ensure the continuation of extensive free-to-air coverage of international and domestic football across BBC iPlayer, online, radio and TV.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 9:01 AMBBC NI to remain home of Irish Premiership coverage
BBC Sport NI agrees a new three-year broadcast deal with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League to ensure the continuation of extensive free-to-air coverage of international and domestic football across BBC iPlayer, online, radio and TV.
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