Major broadcasting change with ITV to join BBC showing huge football tournament

FANS will get to watch the Women's Euro 2025 on two channels next year after a major broadcasting change.

A deal has been agreed between the broadcasters to split the highly-anticipated tournament across their platforms.

2

2

The BBC showed every single game of the last edition in 2022 as England stormed to a famous home victory.

But, this time, ITV will broadcast half of the Euro 2025 matches, in an agreement similar to that reached for last year’s Women’s World Cup.

The tournament, which takes place in Switzerland, kicks off on July 2 next year.

And no pundits or commentators have been confirmed as of yet.

READ MORE IN FOOTBALL

LIONS' PROPOSAL

England star John Stones and entrepreneur girlfriend Olivia Naylor engaged

DOUBLE

Win a McLaren 720S and an Audi RS3 or £140,000 cash from just 45p with our code

But both ITV and the BBC will show the final which is on July 27.

It means fans will be spoiled for choice when it comes to watching all 16 teams in action.

An incredible 27.4million UK viewers tuned in across Euro 2022.

And 17m watched England beat Germany 2-1 in extra time at Wembley to win the coveted trophy.

Most read in Football

OWN GOAL

Footballers' cash disasters… including 'forgotten' £1.2m pad overrun by drug lords

PREMIER LEE

Carsley tipped to land shock Prem job once Tuchel takes over as England boss

PUSHING IT

Ex-EFL boss grabs his own player and furiously shoves him after red card

HAIRDRYER'S BACK

How Man Utd's fiery new boss Ruben Amorim will bring 'the hairdryer' back

FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS

Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: “Following the success of the Women’s World Cup last year, which drew big audiences to ITV across the tournament, we are looking forward to showcasing next year’s UEFA Women’s EURO. 

“Viewers who follow ITV’s coverage of England Women can now expect to see live, free to air action and analysis across our platforms next summer.”

SUNSPORT'S TRANSFER NEWS LIVE

STAY in the know this summer with The Sun's transfer experts.

Chelsea are eyeing up a shock move for Joao Felix after Samu Omorodion's move to Stamford Bridge collapsed.

In other news, Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney.

Elsewhere, Martin Zubimendi is a target of Liverpool's this summer, and the Reds could decide to trigger his £53million release clause soon, according to reports.

Follow our LIVE TRANSFER BLOG for all the latest deals, gossip and exclusives.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, added: “BBC Sport has been a long-time supporter of the women’s game and the BBC is committed to bringing the nation together for the biggest sporting moments. 

“We’re excited that we can bring another major tournament to audiences next summer across the BBC.” 

Just eight other teams have so far booked their place in the tournament alongside host Switzerland.

England, Spain and France have made it through.

They will be joined by Germany, Italy and Holland.

While Denmark and Iceland are also in the mix, leaving a further seven spots up for grabs.