The BBC has acquired UK rights to the UEFA Champions League for the 2024-2027 cycle. It is the first time that the British public service broadcaster has landed TV rights to this competition. BBC’s Champions League contract includes match highlights on television, as well as on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and mobile apps. Short clips around the competition are also expected to be regularly posted on the network’s social media channels. In addition, BBC’s deal includes the Champions League final.
The BBC has agreed to broadcast 22 live Women’s Super League (WSL) matches in the UK during the 2024/25 season. Of these, at least 18 are scheduled to be broadcast on its main linear (television) channels. Additionally, all 22 WSL matches are set to be available for live streaming on the BBC iPlayer, allowing viewers to watch the games live online or stream them on-demand.
The BBC has acquired UK rights to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and shares the coverage with ITV. The agreement with FIFA grants BBC the rights to show live 2022 World Cup matches on its television channels, as well as on its streaming service BBC iPlayer online and on mobile devices. Live play-by-play commentary is also expected on BBC radio channels. The 2022 World Cup on BBC in the UK includes match highlights, previews, reports, analysis, interviews, and auxiliary programming. Furthermore, BBC’s broadcast deal allows for the publication of exclusive World Cup footage on its social media outlets. BBC has additionally secured the majority of the live games involving the England and Wales national teams in the group stage, and it has reserved first pick of the semifinals.
