Thursday, 4 June 2026 · Times shown in Dublin
Ireland offers free-to-air sports coverage through several public and commercial broadcasters, giving fans access to major events without a paid subscription.
There are no confirmed free-to-air matches in our database for Ireland today, but the country's free-to-air landscape continues to deliver major sporting moments throughout the year.
Free broadcasters typically available in Ireland include RTÉ One, RTÉ 2, TG4, Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Two.
Free sports coverage in Ireland regularly includes football, motorsport, tennis, athletics and major tournament events of national interest.
Ireland's RTÉ holds free-to-air rights to GAA championships, Six Nations rugby, the Republic of Ireland football team and the Olympics. TG4 carries weekly free coverage of GAA, rugby and soccer in the Irish language, and Virgin Media broadcasts selected Champions League and Europa League fixtures.
All match times on this page are shown in UTC. Convert to your local Ireland time zone for accurate kick-off and tip-off planning. We update this page hourly as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.
No confirmed free-to-air matches are currently scheduled in Ireland over the next seven days. Schedules are released by broadcasters on a rolling basis, so check back as competitions enter active phases.
Premium content such as exclusive league packages, pay-per-view fight cards and full-season motorsport coverage typically requires a paid subscription, but the free-to-air slate above is yours to enjoy at no cost. Bookmark this page or use the calendar download on individual match pages to keep track of every free fixture.
Free-to-air sports broadcasting plays a crucial role in Ireland's sporting culture. It guarantees that major moments — a World Cup final, an Olympic medal race, a national team qualifier — remain visible to every household, regardless of household income or subscription status.
Public and commercial broadcasters such as RTÉ One, RTÉ 2, TG4, Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Two preserve this access by holding free-to-air rights to events of national interest, often through statutory protections that ring-fence crown-jewel competitions.
Whether you're a casual viewer who tunes in once a year for a final, a die-hard supporter following every fixture, or a young fan discovering a new sport for the first time, free-to-air coverage keeps everyone connected to the action and helps grow the next generation of athletes and supporters.
No free-to-air matches today in Ireland
Check back later — free-to-air schedules are updated throughout the day as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.