RTE and TG4 to broadcast 2019 Women's World Cup

In a first for Irish television, RTÉ and TG4 have announced that they will provide live coverage for every match of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Beginning on Friday 7^th of June with the Opening Ceremony and the Group A meeting of hosts France and Korea, RTÉ and TG4 will share coverage throughout the duration of the tournament with all games free-to-air for Irish viewers.

"RTÉ are delighted that alongside TG4 we can, for the first time ever, bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup in its entirety free-to-air to Irish viewers," said RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett.

RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player will broadcast 23 matches including three of the quarter-finals, one semi-final and the final on Sunday 7 July.

TG4 will broadcast 29 matches in total including the opening match, one quarter-final, one semi final, the match for 3rd place and highlights of the final.

"TG4 has been a proactive supporter of Women’s Sport for many years," said TG4's Head of Sport Rónán Ó Coisdealbha.

"This new collaboration is another step in the right direction and ties in well with the very important 20x20 campaign. It is also a great example of how Public Service Media outlets can collaborate to bring the best of television content, free to air, to loyal audiences."