There’s a lot of live sport on TV today in Ireland—30 events across 8 channels—but finding exactly what you want can be a puzzle because rights are split between more services than ever. This guide cuts through the clutter to show you exactly what’s on, where to watch, and how to avoid missing a minute.

Live sports events today: 30+ ·
Channels covered: Sky Sports, BT Sport, Premier Sports, TG4, BBC, ITV, RTE, Virgin Media ·
Primary leagues: Premier League, GAA, Champions League, Six Nations, F1 ·
Average simultaneous matches: 6-10

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact time for some GAA matches on RTÉ (subject to live broadcast decisions)
  • Availability of free-to-air Champions League match on Virgin Media (varies per round)
3Timeline signal
  • Today: Premier League match at 20:00 on Sky Sports (Sky Sports Official)
  • Today: GAA Munster Minor Hurling on TG4 at 18:55 (TG4 Official Schedule)
  • Today: Champions League match at 20:00 on BT Sport (TNT Sports)
  • Tomorrow: Rugby URC match on Premier Sports (Sky Sports Official)
  • This weekend: Six Nations final round on BBC/ITV (Sky Sports Official)
4What’s next
  • Tomorrow’s fixtures include URC rugby and GAA matches
  • This weekend sees the Six Nations finale on free-to-air TV

A quick glance at today’s live schedule reveals just how much variety is on offer.

Metric Value
Active live events right now 8 (FANZO TV Guide)
Sports covered today 12 (Entertainment.ie)
Free-to-air matches today 4 (TG4, RTÉ) (RTE Official)
Pay-TV matches today 10+ (Sky Sports Official, TNT Sports)
Streaming services required NOW, GAA+, Virgin Media Player

What sports are there to watch today?

Major league fixtures today

Based on the FANZO TV Guide (FANZO TV Guide):

  • UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich vs Paris at 19:00 on DAZN 1, Premier Sports 1, RTE 2, TNT Sports 1
  • United Rugby Championship: Ulster vs Stormers at 18:45 on Premier Sports 1
  • League of Ireland: St Patricks vs Waterford at 18:45 on LOI TV and Virgin Media Two
  • IPL Cricket: Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB at 14:50 on Sky Sports Main Event
  • PGA Tour: Truist Championship from 16:30 on Sky Sports Golf

According to a review of Sky Sports Ireland’s schedule, there are no Premier League fixtures listed today (Live Soccer TV). That makes today heavier on rugby, GAA, and golf.

The implication: if you’re a soccer fan, your best bet tonight is the Champions League on RTE 2 or TNT Sports 1.

TL;DR: Today’s GAA, Champions League, and rugby dominate. Best free view: RTE 2 for Bayern vs Paris at 19:00.

GAA matches on TV today

TG4 Official Schedule (TG4 Official Schedule):

  • Leinster U20 Hurling Semi-Final: Kilkenny v Offaly at 18:55
  • Munster Minor Hurling: Cork v Limerick at 18:55

TG4 also streams GAA matches on its Spórt TG4 YouTube channel for viewers in Ireland.

Champions League and European fixtures

  • Bayern Munich vs Paris at 19:00 – broadcast on RTE 2 (free-to-air), TNT Sports 1, Premier Sports 1, and DAZN 1

This match is one of the rare occasions where Irish viewers can watch Champions League football without a pay-TV subscription.

What to watch

The Champions League match on RTE 2 is the best free-to-air option tonight.

Arthur Edward Bennett Carter

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Arthur Edward Bennett Carter

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