Watch UEFA Champions League Highlights Show
26/11/2024
27/11/2024
BBC to Launch UEFA Champions League Highlights Show in 2024
The BBC has secured the rights to broadcast UEFA Champions League highlights for the next three seasons, starting in 2024/25. This exciting development will bring one of the most prestigious club football tournaments to a wider audience across the UK for free on the BBC’s accessible platforms.
What to Expect
- A dedicated highlights show will air every Wednesday during Champions League match weeks at 22:40 BST on BBC One
- Match-by-match highlights will be available at 22:00 BST on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website, and app
- Clips will also be shared across BBC’s social media channels for fans to access key moments wherever they are
- The first show on August 14th will feature a special segment on the UEFA Super Cup match between Real Madrid and Atalanta
Expanded Champions League Format
- The 2024/25 season will see the Champions League expand from 32 to 36 teams, with all participants organized in a single league table. The competition will feature 17 rounds in total: 8 group stage matches from September 17 to January 29
- A new play-off round for teams finishing between 9th and 24th
- The top 8 teams will automatically progress to the last 16, while teams placed 9th to 24th will enter the new playoff round
This revamped format means more excitement and fixtures for fans to enjoy. The BBC’s acquisition of Champions League highlights further solidifies its commitment to delivering top-tier football content to the British public.
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