Listed sporting events

Ofcom has received requests from the BBC and ITV for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Men’s FIFA World Cup Finals Tournaments in 2026 and 2030.

Ofcom has received a request from Channel 4 for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Winter Paralympic Games in 2026.

The Olympic Games are designated as a Group A listed event, which means broadcasters’ plans for live coverage may, in some circumstances, require Ofcom’s consent. This page explains why the coverage plans do not require consent from Ofcom.

This statement sets out Ofcom’s decision following our consultation on requests from the BBC and ITV for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Men’s Six Nations Rugby Union Championship in 2026 (“the 2026 Six Nations”).

This statement sets out our proposed decisions for defining “live coverage”, “adequate live coverage” and “adequate alternative coverage”, and for revising our Code on listed and designated events.

Ofcom has given its consent to a request from Sky to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Ryder Cup in 2025.

Ofcom has given its consent to a request from Sky to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Open Golf Championship between 2025 and 2027.

Ofcom has given its consent to a request from the BBC to broadcast exclusive live coverage of non-finals play in the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

Ofcom has given its consent to the BBC and ITV to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the UEFA European Women’s Football Championship Finals Tournament in 2025.

Ofcom has given its consent to a request from Sky UK Limited (“Sky”) to broadcast exclusive live coverage of men’s cricket Test matches played in England between 2025 and 2028 (“the matches”).