Derry City home matches are broadcast live on BBC iPlayer
Derry City will broadcast eight of their remaining home fixtures via BBC iPlayer, announcing a new broadcast partnership between the BBC and the League of Ireland. Matches can also be viewed on the BBC Sport website, app; Commentary for away matches will continue to be provided by BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Sounds.
Derry City are to broadcast the remaining home matches of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season live on BBC iPlayer. Under a new broadcast partnership between the BBC and the League of Ireland, the Candiestripes' eight remaining home fixtures will also be available to watch on the BBC Sport website and app.
Live commentary on the away matches where the Tiernan Lynch coach's side will step up will continue via BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Sounds. Live action begins this Friday, 12 June, when Derry City host second-placed Bohemians at Celtic Park (19:45 BST). Derry City will look to secure their first league win since last April with this away match and improve their current sixth place in the table.
"BBC Sport NI is delighted to bring Derry City home matches to BBC iPlayer for the first time through this new partnership," said Neil Bretain, Executive Editor of BBC Sport NI. "We're always looking at opportunities to bring the best action on our platforms to sports fans here in Northern Ireland, and the UK as a whole. By expanding access through BBC iPlayer, more fans will be able to watch Derry City, discover the League of Ireland and enjoy high-quality football coverage wherever they are."
League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon welcomed the partnership and said it would ensure "more fans can access and enjoy our matches than ever before". He stated: "This is an inspiring step for the League of Ireland and Derry City. While continuing LOITV's global reach, this agreement with BBC Sport NI will strengthen our presence in the UK market and showcase the quality of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division to audiences here and abroad."
Eric White will be on commentary for this Friday's match; He will be joined by former Derry City striker Liam Coyle.
Derry City matches live on BBC iPlayer:
- Friday, 12 June: Derry City vs Bohemians (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 26 June: Derry City v Drogheda United (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 3 July: Derry City v Waterford (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 7 August: Derry City v Sligo Rovers (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 28 August: Derry City v Shamrock Rovers (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 18 September: Derry City v Galway United (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 9 October: Derry City v St Patrick's Athletic (19:45 BST)
- Friday, 23 October: Derry City v Dundalk (19:45 BST)