Bangor's home fixture against Linfield has been selected for live television coverage as part of the BBC's next batch of Irish Premiership broadcasts. The match at Clandeboye Park will be streamed on Friday, 11 December, kicking off at 19:45 GMT.
It is one of a dozen games scheduled for broadcast on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website between October and early January. The selection provides a significant platform for Bangor, who will face the reigning champions in front of a wider audience.
Full broadcast schedule
The schedule begins on Saturday, 10 October with Dungannon Swifts hosting Carrick Rangers. High-profile fixtures include Larne against Coleraine on 16 October and the derby between Glentoran and Cliftonville on 2 January. The final broadcast of 2026 will be Linfield versus Coleraine on 29 December.
For Bangor, the live game represents a tough test against a Linfield side that will also feature in three other televised matches during this period. The Blues host Cliftonville on 19 December and Coleraine twice, on 7 November and 29 December. Fans can plan for the busy festive period by checking the club's upcoming fixtures.
This broadcast slot continues a pattern of increased exposure for the league. The selection of a newly-promoted side like Limavady United, who host Coleraine on 4 December, alongside established rivals shows the broadcaster's commitment to covering the full breadth of the division. Bangor's inclusion is a direct consequence of their return to the top flight and the appealing nature of a fixture against one of the country's most successful clubs.
Preparation for the televised encounter begins long before the cameras arrive, with the squad's current availability detailed on the squad list.
