BBC AND ITV SECURE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2027

BBC Sport and ITV have secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, ensuring that the biggest tournament in women’s football remains free-to-air for UK audiences.

Building on the successful collaboration for previous major tournaments, the partnership will bring every key moment, match, and story from the global stage to millions of fans across the UK.

The tournament, consisting of 32 teams, kicks off on 24 June 2027 and will be the first Women’s World Cup to take place in South America. 64 games will be played over eight host cities, with the final taking place on Sunday 25 July.

BBC Sport and ITV have teamed up to share TV rights equally, ensuring the competition remains free-to-air for audiences. Games will be split across both broadcasters, with both airing the final.

BBC Sport will deliver comprehensive live match coverage across TV and BBC iPlayer, ensuring fans can watch the big sporting moments wherever they are. In addition, BBC Sport’s digital platforms will offer an unparalleled experience, with real-time clips, in-depth highlights, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes content available across the BBC Sport website, app and social media accounts.

ITV will deliver extensive live match coverage across ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX, led by ITV Sport's stellar presenter and punditry line-up. Highlights of every match will be available for viewers on ITVX and across ITV’s social channels.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, says: “BBC Sport has been a longstanding champion of women’s football, helping to elevate the game to where it is today – a sport experiencing unprecedented growth in popularity and reach across BBC Sport platforms...

"From domestic leagues to major international tournaments, we've brought the defining moments to millions across the UK already, including this summer’s Women’s Euro. Extending our partnership with FIFA alongside ITV ensures that the drama and spectacle of the Women’s World Cup remains free-to-air, continuing to inspire audiences across the UK, and bring in new fans of the game.”

Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, says: “ITV is proud to play a key role in supporting the tremendous growth of women’s football in the UK. ITV Sport is the home of the Lionesses and it’s vital we ensure tournaments like the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 remains free-to-air for generations of football fans to enjoy, with support of the game at an all time high.

“ITV's coverage of the Lionesses victory over Italy in the UEFA Women's EUROs 2025 Semi-Final delivered ITV's biggest peak audience of the year with 10.2 million people tuning in, highlighting the brilliant support and interest in women's football. The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 is sure to be another standout tournament and we look forward to continuing our relationship with both FIFA and the BBC."

More details will be announced in due course.