Virgin Media takes over as the sole and exclusive free-to-air broadcaster of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division with a landmark four-year agreement. The broadcaster will showcase 36 live matches throughout the season, starting with the Shelbourne vs Derry City clash on February 14th and culminating in the Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers derby on February 16th.
Virgin Media will unveil its new era of broadcasting the League of Ireland with the live broadcast of Shelbourne's home game against Derry City on Friday, February 14th. This marks the beginning of a four-year broadcast agreement that sees Virgin Media become the sole and exclusive free-to-air broadcaster of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division. As reported previously, RTÉ has relinquished its rights for live coverage , paving the way for Virgin Media to take center stage.
The opening weekend of the new season culminates with the highly anticipated clash between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, February 16th, which will also be broadcast live by Virgin Media. Throughout the season, Virgin Media will showcase 36 live matches, ensuring fans don't miss a single round of action. The live broadcasts will resume after the opening weekend with a number of thrilling fixtures, including the renewal of rivalries between Stephen Kenny's Galway United and John Caulfield's St Patrick's Athletic on Friday, February 21st. The live coverage will continue to build momentum with a Dublin derby between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers on Friday, February 28th, followed by a Munster derby between Waterford and Cork City on Monday, March 3rd. All these games, and many more exciting matchups throughout the season, will be available to watch live on VMTV.
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