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20th May 2022

Premier Sports to show Ireland’s Nations League games and Euro 2024 qualifiers

Luke Jennings

“From 2023 we will bring fans every game of their team’s vital qualification process towards EURO 2024.”

Premier Sports will show the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League games next month as well as their Euro 2024 Qualifiers after winning the TV rights.

It’s been confirmed that Premier Sports will cover 400 games live on a non-exclusive basis in Ireland, however, in the United Kingdom, it will be shown exclusively. Sky Sports previously held the rights.

Premier Sports Ireland

Premier Sports to cover Ireland games.

It’s been reported that there will also be free-to-air coverage in Ireland, with an announcement expected on that front in due course.

Sky Sports’ deal expires this summer after the conclusion of the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers.

All of the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, and Northern Ireland’s fixtures will be covered as part of an exclusive package.

The Finalissima will be shown on Premier Sports as Copa America winners Argentina play against Euro 2020 champions Italy on June 1st in Wembley Stadium.

Premier Sports Ireland

Premier Sports CEO speaks on the announcement.

Premier Sports CEO Richard Sweeney was delighted to announce this “fantastic package” ahead of the Nations League and Euro 2024 fixtures.

“We are thrilled to be awarded this fantastic package of Uefa National Team matches,” said Sweeney.

“This summer when the domestic season ends, our subscribers will enjoy a feast of international football with live coverage of the Uefa Nations League where every game matters as it provides a potential route to qualification for Uefa EURO 2024.

“From 2023 we will bring fans every game of their team’s vital qualification process towards EURO 2024.”

Ireland play four Nations League fixtures in June, with the first game kicking off against Armenia in Yerevan on June 4th.

 

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