Sky Sports return to Champions League market but Virgin miss out

Atletico Madrid appeal for a penalty after a shot from Marcos Llorente hits the hand of Arsenal's Ben White. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Sky Sports are returning to the Irish market for Champions League coverage from 2027, with Virgin Media the losers in the latest round of Uefa four-year media rights packages.

Premier Sports will continue to have the first pick of the Tuesday matches in Europe’s Premier competition, with RTÉ retaining a similar selection on Wednesdays. Both channels will have co-exclusive rights for the final from next season until 2031.