BBC Launches Champions League Highlights Show

The BBC has secured a £20m deal to broadcast highlights of the UEFA Champions League, launching a new weekly show hosted by Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. The highlights will be available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport app from 10pm on Wednesdays, with a live air on BBC One at 10:40pm. Notably, Gary Lineker will not host the new program, with his contract expiring at the end of the season, leading to speculation about his future. The show will feature notable pundits including Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, and Steph Houghton, providing expert analysis. This new format coincides with a shift in Champions League coverage rights in the UK, as Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports also secure broadcasting rights. Viewers can expect game-by-game highlights for every fixture from the expanded competition.