Derry City: BBC to indicate Candystripes’ remaining dwelling league video games

Derry City’s remaining dwelling video games within the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division season will likely be streamed stay on BBC iPlayer.

In a brand new broadcast partnership agreed between the BBC and the League of Ireland, the Candystripes’ eight remaining dwelling fixtures will even be accessible to look at on the BBC Sport web site and app.

Tiernan Lynch’s facet’s away video games will proceed to have stay commentary on BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Sounds.

The motion begins this Friday, 12 June, when Derry City welcome second-place Bohemians to Celtic Park (19:45 BST) as they search a primary league win since late April and enhance on their present place of sixth within the desk.

“BBC Sport NI is really looking forward to this new partnership with the League of Ireland that will bring Derry City’s home matches to audiences on BBC iPlayer for the first time,” stated BBC Sport NI govt editor Neil Brittain.

“We’re always looking at opportunities to bring sports fans in Northern Ireland, and right across the UK the best action on our platforms.

“This new deal implies that by increasing entry via BBC iPlayer, we’re guaranteeing that extra followers can watch Derry City, uncover the League of Ireland and revel in high-quality soccer protection wherever they’re.”

League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon has welcomed the partnership which ensures “that extra supporters than ever can entry and revel in our matches”.

“This is an thrilling step ahead for the League of Ireland and for Derry City in partnering with such a widely known platform as BBC iPlayer,” he stated.

“The development in curiosity and engagement with our League continues to speed up, and this partnership with BBC Sport NI will be sure that extra supporters than ever can entry and revel in our matches.

“The agreement strengthens our presence in the UK market while maintaining the global reach of LOITV and showcases the quality of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division to audiences at home and abroad.”

Eric White will likely be on commentary for Friday’s sport alongside former Derry City striker Liam Coyle.