GAA+ on hold as GAAGO sale not yet signed off

GAA president Jarlath Burns said in February that GAA+, the association's new streaming service, would begin broadcasting games on the opening weekend of the championship. 

In 2023, GAAGO earned €4.96m in subscriptions and €273,437 in sponsorship. Due to the delayed launch, GAA+ is unlikely to hit those numbers this year. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The RTÉ board and Government have yet to sign off on the sale of the national broadcaster’s 50% share of GAAGO to the GAA.

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media have confirmed the deal, estimated to be worth in excess of €2million, has yet to pass two stages of approval.