BBC and ITV release joint statement ahead of England Euro 2025 final vs Spain

BBC and ITV have released a joint statement on the morning of England's Euro 2025 final vs Spain - announcing their intentions for the next international tournament.

Following today's showpiece in Basel, the focus for the Lionesses - regardless of the score - will be on the World Cup that shall be held in Brazil in two years. After sharing the broadcast rights this summer, for UEFA's showpiece international tournament, the BBC and ITV have confirmed they will do so again in 2027.

The two domestic broadcasters will share the rights with both, once again, showing the final in unison. Reflecting on the agreement, director of BBC Sport Alex Kay-Jelski said: "BBC Sport has been a long-standing champion of women's football, helping to elevate the game to where it is today - a sport which is experiencing unprecedented growth in popularity and reach across BBC Sport platforms.

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"From domestic leagues to major international tournaments, we've brought the defining moments to millions across the UK already, including this summer's Euros. Extending our partnership with FIFA alongside ITV ensures that the drama and spectacle of the Women's World Cup remains free-to-air - continuing to inspire audiences across the UK, and bring in new fans of the game."

ITV's director of sport, Niall Sloane, added: "ITV is proud to play a key role in supporting the tremendous growth of women's football in the UK. ITV Sport is the home of the Lionesses and it's vital we ensure tournaments like the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 remains free-to-air for generations of football fans to enjoy, with support of the game at an all time high.

"ITV's coverage of the Lionesses victory over Italy in the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 semi-final delivered ITV's biggest peak audience of the year with 10.2 million people tuning in, highlighting the brilliant support and interest in women's football.

"The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 is sure to be another standout tournament and we look forward to continuing our relationship with both FIFA and the BBC."

Despite being the holders of the European Championships, England are considered slight underdogs for the final.

In the knockout stages, the Lionesses have had to come from behind twice in dramatic circumstances to beat Sweden and Italy. Spain's route has been more straightforward, having beaten hosts Switzerland and Germany without conceding a goal.

England shall have revenge on their minds having lost to Spain in the final of the World Cup in 2023, while their male counterparts lost to the Spanish in the final of Euro 2024 last summer.