Broadcast arrangements confirmed for BetMcLean Cup showdown between Linfield and Glentoran
The Northern Ireland Football League has announced broadcast arrangements for the upcoming BetMcLean Cup final.
The showpiece decider takes place on Sunday, March 15 as ‘Big Two’ rivals Linfield and Glentoran battle it out for glory.
NIFL have announced that the final will be available across two major broadcasters alongside NIFL TV, ensuring fans both locally and around the world can watch on with interest.
Sky Sports will provide live coverage of the final, with Graham Little presenting the broadcast and Stuart Dallas joining the commentary team alongside Paul Gilmour.
Furthermore, the match will also be available live on BBC Two Northern Ireland, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Stephen Watson will lead the coverage, joined in studio by David Jeffrey, Paul Leeman and Jim Magilton, who will provide analysis throughout the afternoon. Thomas Kane will be on commentary alongside Colin Coates, while Nicola McCarthy will be pitchside to gather reaction.
Supporters outside the UK and Ireland will also be able to watch the game live via NIFLTV, with the match available to stream globally at a cost. The service will be geoblocked within the UK and Ireland.
The winner of the BetMcLean Cup will secure a place in the BetMcLean Playoff Final at the end of the season, leaving them just one game away from qualification for European competition.