ITV and BBC Sports to provide free-to-air coverage of 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cup

The BBC and ITV have secured the media rights to broadcast the 2026 and 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cups in the UK, continuing their long-standing partnership in delivering major international football tournaments. The deal ensures that fans across the UK can enjoy free-to-air coverage of the upcoming World Cups, which will occur in North America (2026) and across three host continents (2030).

Both broadcasters will provide extensive coverage of the World Cups, including live match broadcasts, highlights, and exclusive content. ITV will offer coverage across various platforms, including ITV1, ITV4, ITVX, STV, and STV Player, as well as special programming on its social media channels. Meanwhile, the BBC will continue its commitment to showcasing the tournament through TV, radio, and digital platforms, ensuring widespread access for audiences. ITV director of sport, Niall Sloane opined on bragging the rights.

“We are looking forward to bringing these two tournaments free-to-air across ITV and ITVX. The World Cup always delivers some of the most memorable, historic and exciting moments in the sporting calendar and we are pleased to display the finest footballing action to the widest possible audience.” Sloane was quoted as saying by SVG News.

We are delighted to be able to extend our partnership with the BBC and ITV: FIFA Secretary

The new agreement has allowed ITV and BBC to remain the UK’s go-to sources for major football tournaments. Fans can look forward to high-quality coverage, expert analysis, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content for the biggest Football tournament. BBC Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski and FIFA Secretary, Mattias Grafstrom shared their views on it.

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“Securing these iconic tournaments means BBC Sport is once again bringing people together for the biggest sporting moments.  The World Cup is magical, something the whole planet stops to experience, and we can’t wait to show it to audiences across all platforms.”Jelski was quoted as saying by SVG News.

“The expanded FIFA World Cup is set to be an unforgettable event for football fans everywhere in 2026 and 2030. We are delighted to be able to extend our partnership with the BBC and ITV for the next two editions of the tournament, as they will provide strong platforms in the UK to reach the widest audience possible and optimise the viewing experience.” Grafstrom was quoted as saying by SVG News.