RTE has successfully extends its broadcast rights to the UEFA Champions League rights from 2021 to 2024 following a three year deal. As part of the arrangement, the network will cover 16 live matches on Tuesday evenings plus the rights to broadcast the showpiece final. In addition, bonus coverage will include match highlights, drawings for the group stages and knockout rounds and featured goals.
RTÉ has secured 2022 World Cup broadcast rights in Ireland. It has distributed all 64 matches of the tournament among its channels RTÉ2, RTÉ Player, and RTÉ News Channel. Over 200 hours of live World Cup content—including match highlights, previews, interviews, and analysis—has been scheduled on RTÉ on television and online. World Cup clips are expected to be published on RTÉ's Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts.
RTE reached an agreement with TV3 Ireland to sub-license 22 matches. RTE retain the rights to 30 matches, including all Republic of Ireland matches and the Euro 2016 final, which it will share with TV3.