BBC retains Premier League radio commentary rights

The BBC has retained its deal for radio commentary of the Premier League for another four seasons.

It means BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will broadcast 209 matches per season from the 2025-26 campaign to 2028-29.

At least five of the 10 fixtures will be available each week, including exclusive commentary of two Saturday 3pm matches.

Having won four of the six audio packages available, 5 Live will have rights to fixtures at:

Heidi Dawson, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra said: "With more live commentary matches than ever before, BBC Radio 5 Live remains the home of Premier League football.

"For the next four years 5 Live will bring football fans the biggest games across the weekend, with all the drama and excitement from the world’s greatest football league."