BBC Sport NI Secures Three-Year Broadcast Deal for Irish Premiership

BBC Sport NI has entered into a new three-year broadcasting agreement with the Irish FA and Northern Ireland Football League, ensuring extensive free-to-air coverage of football in Northern Ireland.

The deal includes the live streaming of 30 Boyle Sports Premiership matches each season, starting with a derby match between Cliftonville and Crusaders. Additionally, it covers 10 senior Women's Northern Ireland international matches and various domestic cup competitions.

Live broadcasts of the Clearer Water Irish Cup and BetMcLean Cup finals will be available on BBC television and iPlayer, with coverage of the Irish Premiership continuing on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds. This agreement follows the commitment to broadcast every Northern Ireland senior men's international match until June 2028, reinforcing BBC Sport NI's dedication to promoting local football.