BBC Sport and UK Athletics (UKA) today announced a broadcast partnership and coverage of the 2024 major event series. Fans can watch live coverage of the British Athletics National Indoor Championships, British Athletics Championships and London Athletics Championships through his website and app on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport.
2024 is an action-packed year with the European and World Championships and the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Paris this summer. Fans can follow the high scores, low scores and photo finishes from British Athletics, starting with the British Athletics National Indoor Championships on February 17th and 18th at Birmingham's Utilita Arena.
As the sporting summer warms up, BBC Sport will also be broadcasting coverage of the British Athletics Championships Olympic Trials on June 29th and 30th. All eyes will then turn to the capital for the London Athletics Championships as part of the Wanda Diamond League Series in July. 20th at London Stadium.
Philip Varney, director of BBC Sport, said: “This partnership acts as a great build-up in the run-up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Viewers will be able to watch exclusive BBC Sport coverage on TV and online, with expert commentary, and follow the top moves of these athletes. Strive for excellence on the world stage. ”
UKA CEO Jack Buckner said: “He is delighted to confirm BBC Sport as his broadcast partner for the series’ major events in 2024.
This is a big year for our sport and we’re looking forward to working with the team at BBC Sport to bring our big events into people’s homes. BBC Sport's digital and TV audiences provide us with a fantastic platform, allowing the British public to see the action in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics in action. ”
Viewers will be able to watch the final farewells of the athletes as they depart for Paris on BBC One as the Olympic Opening Ceremony begins in just six days. Both the British Athletics Championships (indoor and outdoor) are available to watch on the BBC's digital channels.
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