UK Athletics boosted by new five-year contract with BBC

BBC retains rights to major UK athletics events in five-year deal

The broadcaster will air events across its linear channels, iPlayer streaming service, and BBC Sports website.

UK Athletics boosted by new five-year contract with BBC

UK Athletics has achieved a significant boost by agreeing a new five-year deal for the BBC to show its flagship events on free-to-air TV. The agreement between the BBC and Athletic Ventures covers the annual London Athletics Meet, which takes place next weekend and features the likes of Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, and the national indoor and outdoor championships. It guarantees wide-reaching coverage of British track and field for the for…

BBC extends Athletic Ventures deal

BBC Sport and Athletic Ventures have confirmed a new five-year deal to broadcast coverage of some of the biggest UK athletics events, including the London Athletics Meet, until 2029. This new deal will bring world-class athletics to BBC platforms – BBC TV, iPlayer and BBC Sport digital platforms – ensuring the biggest moments in UK […]