BBC Cymru Wales and FAW Extend Agreement for Live Coverage of Novira Cymru Premier
New deal secures rights for live fixtures of the Novira Cymru Premier for the next three years, starting with matches between Barry Town United vs Cardiff Met and Ammanford vs Connah's Quay Nomads.
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BBC Cymru Wales has agreed a new deal with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to broadcast selected games from the Novira Cymru Premier. This agreement includes a minimum of 20 live games per season, which will be available on BBC iPlayer until summer 2029. Extensive coverage updates will also be provided through BBC Sport Online.
The first game that will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, with Barry Town United vs Cardiff Met at 12:30pm followed by Ammanford vs Connah's Quay Nomads at the same time. Carolyn Hitt, Head of Sport for BBC Cymru Wales, expressed her satisfaction, stating that this deal strengthens their commitment to providing live coverage of Welsh football.
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Jack Sharp, FAW Head of Domestic Leagues, welcomed the BBC back into Welsh domestic football through this new three-year partnership. He highlighted how doubling the free live broadcast offering compared to last season will enable the Novira Cymru Premier to reach more supporters across Wales and the wider UK.
By combining Cymru Football TV with free-to-air coverage, the league aims to serve different audiences. Whether fans choose to watch every match through Cymru Football TV or enjoy selected fixtures on free-to-air television, more people than ever before will have the opportunity to connect with their clubs and competitions.
