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Sky Sports return to Champions League market but Virgin miss out

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.

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Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 - 16:10

John Fallon

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.

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