BBC Sport has secured the exclusive UK free-to-air broadcast rights for the UEFA Women’s Champions League in a five-year deal running from this season until 2029.
The agreement means up to seven live matches will be available to watch each season across BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. The broadcast package includes the final, both legs of one semi-final, and four matches from earlier in the competition.
The first game to be shown under the new agreement will be Manchester United’s match with Paris St-Germain on 12th November, followed by Chelsea’s meeting with Barcelona on 20th November.
Alongside live matches, the deal includes extensive digital coverage, with highlights from every competition match available across the BBC Sport website, app, and social media channels. BBC Radio 5 Live will also continue to provide live commentary on key games throughout the tournament.
Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said, “This is a great moment for women’s football and for BBC Sport. Bringing the UEFA Women’s Champions League to a free-to-air audience is huge, but what makes this truly game-changing is our digital offering. Our multi-platform strategy means fans won’t just watch the biggest games live on TV, they’ll experience the best moments, goals, and highlights across our website, app, and social media platforms. We’re making the competition more accessible, more visible, and more connected than ever before”.
Guy-Laurent Epstein, UC3 Co-Managing Director, said, “We’re delighted to partner with the BBC to bring the UEFA Women’s Champions League to a wider audience. Their free-to-air and digital-first approach will play a key role in making the competition more accessible and engaging for fans across the UK.”
