RTÉ Takes the Lead in Weekend Airwaves with Live Sports Coverage

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RTÉ Takes the Lead in Weekend Airwaves with Live Sports Coverage

RTÉ showcased an impressive weekend of live sports coverage across its television, radio, and digital platforms, attracting a significant audience. With a schedule filled with international events, from senior World Cup qualifiers to underage tournaments, the broadcaster offered extensive coverage that appealed to millions of sports fans.

Remarkable Viewership Figures

The highlight of the weekend occurred on Sunday, during Ireland’s World Cup Qualifier against Hungary on RTÉ2. This match achieved an average of 788,000 viewers, capturing a 75% share of all television viewers at that hour. Additionally, RTÉ Player recorded 435,000 streams, while RTÉ Radio 1 provided live commentary, enhancing the viewing experience.

Peak Audience and Earlier Coverage

Viewership peaked at an impressive 1,017,000 at 4:02 PM, coinciding with Ireland’s historic victory. Earlier in the week, Thursday’s qualifier attracted an average of 711,000 viewers and a 57% share. This match also generated 966,000 peak viewers and 317,000 streams on RTÉ Player. The excitement was fueled by live analysis on RTÉ Radio 1’s Inside Sport.

Additional Sports Highlights

Friday: Ireland’s FIFA U17 World Cup match against Canada averaged 109,000 viewers, with over 334,000 tuning in, ending in a nail-biting penalty shootout.
Also on Friday: The UEFA U21 European Championship Qualifier between Ireland and England drew an average of 184,000 viewers, with over 500,000 viewers watching at some point during the game.
Saturday: The Quilter Nations Series match against Australia averaged 690,000 viewers, earning a 54% share, alongside 167,000 streams on RTÉ Player.

GAA Coverage and Upcoming Matches

On Saturday, RTÉ2 featured the Leinster Club Football Championship Quarter-Final, while Raidió na Gaeltachta delivered comprehensive coverage of GAA competitions across Munster, Connacht, Leinster, and Donegal. The sports coverage continues today with further live broadcasts, including Ireland’s FIFA U17 World Cup match against Switzerland and the U21 UEFA Euro Qualifier against Andorra.