MEDIA BOY UK FREEVIEW, FREESAT & FREELY BLOG: Advanced Television: BBC, ITV confirm shared deal for World Cup 2026, 2030

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Advanced Television: BBC, ITV confirm shared deal for World Cup 2026, 2030

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The BBC and ITV have agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA World Cup 2030 across TV, audio and digital platforms.

Alongside live TV coverage and highlights across the BBC TV Channels and iPlayer, live audio commentary will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra. Fans will be able to listen to 5 Live coverage on BBC Sounds and follow all the action on the BBC Sport website and app.

ITV will deliver free-to-air coverage of live fixtures across ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX, plus highlights and exclusive content on ITV Sport social accounts.

The two broadcasters will share the rights equally, splitting matches between them, including a shared final.

The FIFA World Cup 2026, jointyl hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, will see 48 teams playing 104 matches over 39 action-packed days. Meanwhile, the 2030 tournament promises a historical first by being held across three continents and six countries. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are co-hosting, with three centenary celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport, commented: “Securing these iconic tournaments means BBC Sport is once again bringing people together for the biggest sporting moments.  The World Cup is magical, something the whole planet stops to experience, and we can’t wait to show it to audiences across all platforms.”

Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: “We are looking forward to bringing these two tournaments free-to-air across ITV and ITVX. The World Cup always delivers some of the most memorable, historic and exciting moments in the sporting calendar and we are pleased to display the finest footballing action to the widest possible audience.”

Mattias Grafstrom, FIFA Secretary General added: “The expanded FIFA World Cup is set to be an unforgettable event for football fans everywhere in 2026 and 2030. We are delighted to be able to extend our partnership with the BBC and ITV for the next two editions of the tournament, as they will provide strong platforms in the UK to reach the widest audience possible and optimise the viewing experience.”

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5 (By April 2025).
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5 +1 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Freeview Channel 38.
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5 HD (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 HD as 5 HD on Freeview Channel 105.
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BBC Four (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four from Freeview Channel 9 to BBC Iplayer [Not in Scotland].
(BBC Four moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four from Freeview Channel 24 to BBC Iplayer [Only in Scotland].
(BBC Four moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freeview Channel 106 to BBC Iplayer [Not in Scotland].
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freeview Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer [Only in Scotland].
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC from Freeview Channel 201 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC moving online date is still to be confirmed)

CBBC HD (2025).
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Confirmed as coming up on Freesat:

Last updated November 28th 2024:

Keep up to date with the latest CONFIRMED news on upcoming channel launches and non "Temporary" channels rebrands plus other important events across all platforms of Freesat TV network.

5 HD (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 HD as 5 HD on Freesat Channel 105. [HD Boxes only]
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

5 +1 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Freesat Channel 128.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

Changes dates still to be confirmed by broadcaster:

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freesat HD Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC HD (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC HD from Freesat HD Channel 600 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC HD moving online date is still to be confirmed)

BBC Radio 4 Extra (By 2028).
The BBC to move BBC Radio 4 Extra from Freesat HD Channel 708 to BBC Sound.
(BBC Radio 4 Extra moving to BBC Sound date is still to be confirmed).

For Media Boy HQ only:

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will launch today on Freesat Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will move from Freesat Channel TBC A to Freesat Channel TBC B today.

New Channel name (Month/Year).
Old Channel name will rebrand as New Channel name today on Freesat Channel TBC.

Confirmed as coming up on Freely:

Last updated November 25th 2024:

Keep up to date with the latest CONFIRMED news on upcoming channel launches and non "Temporary" channels rebrands plus other important events across all platforms of Freely network.

5 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 as 5 on Freely Channel 05.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

5 +1 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Freely Channel 253.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four from Freely Channel 11 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC from Freely Channel 351 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC moving online date is still to be confirmed)

BBC Radio 4 Extra (By 2028).
The BBC to move BBC Radio 4 Extra from Freely Channel 609 to BBC Sound.
(BBC Radio 4 Extra moving to BBC Sound date is still to be confirmed).

For Media Boy HQ only:

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will launch today on Freely Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will move from Freely Channel TBC A to Freely Channel TBC B today.

New Channel name (Month/Year).
Old Channel name will rebrand as New Channel name today on Freely Channel TBC.

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Advanced Television: BBC, ITV confirm shared deal for World Cup 2026, 2030