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Live NI internationals to remain on BBC until 2028
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Live NI internationals to remain on BBC until 2028

BBC Sport · Jun 24, 2026, 4:06 PM

Key takeaways

  • A UK-wide audience of 1.11m tuned in for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Germany
  • Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC.
  • "These fixtures bring communities together and deliver some of the biggest shared moments in our sporting calendar.

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A UK-wide audience of 1.11m tuned in for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Germany

Northern Ireland's upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC.

The free-to-air agreement between the broadcaster and Uefa will see an extension of the current deal until June 2028, and will also include Scotland and Wales internationals as the BBC maintains its commitment to make international football accessible to all.

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