EXCLUSIVE: ITV reclaim the rights to show England men’s football matches outside of tournaments, agreeing a four-year deal to take over from Channel 4 when their deal expires next year
ITV has won back the rights to show England men’s team matches, Mailsport can reveal.
The broadcaster has agreed a four-year contract to take over from Channel 4 when their deal expires in 2024.
ITV will show all men’s matches outside the major tournaments.
The channel has a long association with the English side. It shared coverage with Sky Sports until Channel 4 stepped in last year to take over the rights for the Nations League and European qualifiers to next year’s European Championship. ITV will then share the rights for the tournament with the BBC before their deal takes effect.
The move has been welcomed by ITV bosses and comes at a time when the broadcaster is leading the way, with the rights to the ongoing Rugby World Cup in France.
ITV has won back the rights to broadcast England men’s matches from next year
Channel 4 has broadcast England’s European qualifiers and Nations League matches
It will also provide greater exposure for the Football Association and its commercial partners.
ITV has now confirmed its agreement with UEFA and announced that all England home and away matches will be shown during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2028 qualifying campaigns.
The broadcaster will also air all English UEFA Nations League matches and friendlies, with at least 40 matches covered by the rights deal.
“We are delighted to bring the England men’s team back to ITV, which will broadcast their progress between major tournaments on free-to-air television,” said ITV sporting director Niall Sloane.
“We have an experienced team here who are looking forward to bringing viewers all the action and insight from England’s qualifying campaigns in the years to come.”