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About BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

BBC Radio 5 Live is the BBC’s dedicated sports radio service. The station’s service was launched in March 1994 via analogue radio in AM or medium wave as a news service. On February 2, 2002, the service was launched as a digital-only platform. It added digital radio, television and internet streaming in recent years. Its content may also be available on BBC’s iPlayer for over a month after its initial broadcast.

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra is a digital radio station which extends the sports coverage aired by BBC Radio 5 Live. All facilities, presenters and management are shared by both radio stations.

Unlike its sister radio network, Radio 5 Live Sports Extra is only available on digital radio, television platforms and online. It does not feature on traditional radio or via international streaming.

Since BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra covers overflow sports content, the station has made a name for itself covering Major League Baseball games, Formula One motor racing, Grand Slam tour coverage, National Hockey League matches, cricket tournaments and NFL games. Added to that, BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra covers Premier League games that overlap with BBC Radio 5 Live’s coverage, as well as international games featuring UK teams.

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra stands out for one specific reason: it is one of a few BBC stations that stands as a part-time service, unlike many other stations that work 24/7. All broadcasts on this station are live and uninterrupted, contrary to what happens on Radio 5 Live, where there may be news bulletins between shows.

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra on Satellite

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra Broadcast Rights

	FIFA World Cup (2018-2022) ITV and BBC will partner to cover the FIFA World Cup 2018 live.
	UEFA Euro (2021) The BBC has acquired exclusive rights to the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament in the UK and will cover all 51 games of the competition across its various platforms on TV, radio, and online. There will also be analysis of match highlights after each game day, along with game summaries and other pre and post-game shows. More details All 51 games will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live. The broadcaster is also sharing coverage with ITV, and thus will show the first of England’s group stage games, which is versus Croatia on June 13th and Wales vs. Switzerland on June 12th. EURO 2020’s opening game featuring Turkey and Italy will also be covered by BBC, which is the first of 25 live games covered by BBC’s various offerings (BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app). BBC iPlayer will stream all TV matches live, with the majority of BBC-covered games available in UHD via iPlayer. It will also have replays and highlights available on demand, “5 Live” commentary option to select on all BBC TV games, the best goals and happenings from the previous day's action and finally, an overview of what’s in store for the next day.
	England - Premier League (2019-2022) BBC Radio will maintain coverage of the Premier League throughout the 2021/22 season. As per the terms of its three year deal, BBC Radio 5 Live will continue to audio broadcast approximately 140 live Premier League matches each season, taking place on weekends, as well as the occasional Friday and Monday game. More details In addition to audio coverage, BBC Radio’s bonus features include documentaries, news updates, and regular call-in shows hosted by the network’s presenters.