Champions League highlights to stay on BBC until 2031

Up until the end of the 2030-31 campaign, the BBC will still be able to broadcast highlights of the men’s Champions League.

The BBC has broadcast highlights from Europe’s elite club competition since the BBC’s three-year deal ended in the spring of 2024.

The Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football, according to director of BBC Sport Alex Kay-Jelski. “We’re delighted to be providing a free-to-air option for fans who want to see every goal and moment that counts.”

This agreement allows viewers to receive the best coverage across BBC TV, iPlayer, Sounds, radio, and digital platforms, and further expand our game-changing football portfolio.

On Wednesday of match weeks at 12:00, highlights will still be broadcast on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app, with additions to clips posted online and on social media.

On Wednesday nights following the news, BBC One will also broadcast a Match of the Day program.

The show will include all the results from the Champions League games that week as well as the analysis and reaction available on iPlayer.

Live text coverage, news, reports, and in-depth analysis will be available on the BBC Sport website and app, while live commentary for some games will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

The BBC’s existing domestic football rights, including Premier League highlights and live FA Cup coverage, are enhanced by the extended Champions League agreement.

The rights to show Champions League games in the UK will now be available for four years starting in 2027 thanks to US media giant Paramount.

The BBC’s football portfolio includes the World Cups for men and women, Men’s Euro 2028, Women’s Super League, and Women’s Champions League.

Watch highlights of every Champions League game on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport, and the BBC Sport website and app from 12:00 to eve of the match.