BBC extends Champions League highlights deal until 2031.
The BBC has secured the rights to broadcast highlights of the men's Champions League for a further four seasons, taking it through to the end of the 2029-30 and 2030-31 campaigns. The company will provide free-to-air coverage of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday.
BBC Sport director Alex Kay-Jelski stated that this deal was essential in maintaining their extensive portfolio of football rights, including Premier League highlights and live FA Cup coverage.
For fans who cannot watch the full match, highlights will be available online, as well as through social media. A Match of the Day programme is also set to air on BBC One after the news, covering every goal and reaction from that week's Champions League fixtures.
The deal complements the existing domestic football rights and reinforces the BBC's position in the UK football broadcasting market, despite a recent deal for Champions League matches being won by US media giant Paramount.
The BBC has secured the rights to broadcast highlights of the men's Champions League for a further four seasons, taking it through to the end of the 2029-30 and 2030-31 campaigns. The company will provide free-to-air coverage of every Champions League game from 22:00 on Wednesday.
BBC Sport director Alex Kay-Jelski stated that this deal was essential in maintaining their extensive portfolio of football rights, including Premier League highlights and live FA Cup coverage.
For fans who cannot watch the full match, highlights will be available online, as well as through social media. A Match of the Day programme is also set to air on BBC One after the news, covering every goal and reaction from that week's Champions League fixtures.
The deal complements the existing domestic football rights and reinforces the BBC's position in the UK football broadcasting market, despite a recent deal for Champions League matches being won by US media giant Paramount.
. But still, four more seasons of highlights coverage is a pretty big commitment. What do you think about this though? Do you actually watch the Champions League or just the highlights on Match of the Day? I mean, some people might be like "meh" and not care too much, but for others it's like a weekly highlight reel that's super popular 
. It's also interesting to see how they're planning to make it more accessible online - do you think that'll change the way we consume football highlights? 
can't believe the BBC got this deal 4 more seasons!!! i mean its about time we get to see all those sick goals on tv without having to watch the whole match 
they're gonna make it available online too so even us lazy ones can still catch up 
and thats good news for uk football fans cos premier league highlights are a big deal for me 
my only worry is that the bbc might not do it justice like sky sports does 
but overall its gonna be awesome 
. its not just about the games themselves, its about the community that comes with it too. what do u think will happen when more american channels start showing these matches tho? 
! It's crazy that other platforms like social media aren't always accessible to everyone, especially if you can't afford internet or cable. Having them available for free is a big deal for fans who just want to see their favorite teams do well 
. But seriously, the BBC has always been about bringing sports to the masses and providing good coverage, so I'm happy with this deal. Fingers crossed they can do something similar for other underrepresented groups or sports 
The BBC always does a great job with their sports coverage, and it's awesome that they're committing to showing us more matches. Plus, having the highlights online and on social media is gonna make it way easier to watch your favorite teams without missing out on any action 
️. I'm also loving how this deal solidifies the BBC's position in the market – it's always been a bit of a rivalry with other networks, but now they're just killing it 
... its like the perfect spot to catch up on all the goals and magic if u miss a match 
... and yeah, having them online too is super convenient 
... makes it even easier to watch with friends or family who dont live in uk anymore 
... anywayz, cheers to more awesome football coverage for us bbc fans 
. And let's be real, Match of the Day is always lit 
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or something like that. but for real though, i'm glad we got this deal. it's good to know that bbc is still gonna be there to bring us all the action, even when the rest of us are too old and tired to care 
. It's like they're trying to lock in football fans for life! 
. And yeah, Match of the Day is always a highlight (no pun intended) after the main event 
. And now we get to enjoy it all on BBC One, with Alex Kay-Jelski saying it's essential for their portfolio - fair enough in my book 
. Free-to-air coverage is a bonus too, so everyone can enjoy the highlights without breaking the bank 
. Not to mention, I'm starting to think that the highlights deal is just a money pit for the BBC...
Plus, getting those matches on social media is a genius move, I love how they're making football more accessible for everyone. It's also great to see the BBC keeping their foot in the door when it comes to football broadcasting – I mean, Paramount might've won that other deal, but the BBC is still the king in my books 
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