RTE strike deal to show FAI Cup matches for two years
Six games in this season's competition will be shown live on RTE2 and RTE Player, with seven slated for next season.
It marks the return of League of Ireland football to RTE screens for the first time since losing Premier Division rights to Virgin Media Television this season.
This year, RTE will show an FAI Cup third round match, two quarter-finals, both semi-finals and the final at Aviva Stadium on November 9. In 2026, RTE will add a second round game into the mix.
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Sean Kavanagh, Commercial Director, FAI, said: 'RTÉ have a long history with the League of Ireland and Men's FAI Cup.
'The final has become a standout moment of the Irish sporting calendar which is set to continue with the help of their coverage over the next two years.
'With huge crowds at the Aviva Stadium over recent years, this broadcast agreement will ensure that the magic of the Cup will continue to be compelling viewing.'
And Declan McBennett, Group Head of Sport, RTÉ, said: 'The Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup has always proven to be the biggest draw of the domestic soccer season.
'The magic of the Cup prevails and we are delighted that our extended coverage and high quality production standards will capture those moments.'
This season, RTE will pick a third round fixture for live broadcast on the week ending August 17.
The two quarter-finals to be shown will be on the week ending September 14, while the semi-finals are scheduled on the week ending October 5.
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