RTE 2
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RTÉ2 has agreed to a two-year deal with the Irish Football Association for the 2025 and 2026 Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup. Users can watch live FAI Cup matches on RTÉ2 in 2025, including the Third Round, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the main 2025 FAI Cup final. The coverage remains similar during the 2026 FAI Cup, except for the addition of the Second Round, increasing the total matches broadcast live on RTÉ2 to seven that year.Fans can stream the FAI Cup live on RTÉ Player, the network’s official streaming service for computers and mobile devices. The public service channel is expected to air on-demand domestic cup content, match highlights and auxiliary shows.
Satellites
What satellites is RTE 2 available on?
| Position | Satellite | Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| 28.5°E | Astra 2E | |
| 28.2°E | Astra 2F | |
| 9.0°E | Eutelsat KA-SAT 9A |
About
RTE 2 history, coverage, features
RTÉ 2 is an Irish television channel property by the state-owned Raidio Teilifís Éireann. It is the sister channel to RTÉ One, which is often regarded as the most watched television channel in Ireland. RTÉ 2 was originally launched on November 2, 1978 under its current name, but the channel suffered two rebrandings over the years; first as Network 2 (from 1988 to 2004) and was later known as RTÉ Two in 2004. RTÉ 2 recovered its original name in 2014.
RTÉ 2 has a similar approach as its sister channel regarding its schedule, but the main difference between the two is that RTÉ 2 airs most of RTE’s sports content, which usually earns the highest ratings for the channel and the network itself. Over the years, RTÉ 2 has covered sports such as football, athletics, cycling, extreme sports, golf, hockey, racquet sports, scuba diving, target shooting, triathlon, rugby, and water sports.
RTÉ 2 has made a name for itself when it comes to covering high-profile sports events in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Olympic games, and the UEFA European Championship.
Speaking about football, RTÉ 2 has covered UEFA Champions League games, the League of Ireland, FAI Cup matches, and the English Premier League. RTÉ 2 has also broadcast friendly and competitive games for the Irish National Football Team in the past.
RTÉ 2 is available on the Irish free-to-air terrestrial service, but it is also available on most pay-tv carriers in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland. Check local listings for further details.
The published listings of live, re-aired, and on-demand match and program events published on this website are broadcast by the official rights holders. They are available on various platforms such as terrestrial TV, radio, cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and desktop apps. Where possible, we will provide links to the streaming events available on the platforms provided by the official broadcasters. Please note that in many cases, a digital subscription or user authentication with a TV or internet provider will be required. We endeavor to provide as accurate and detailed broadcast information as possible. However, broadcast schedules are subject to change at any time. If you find incorrect or missing information, please let us know
