Cardiff MET fans are in for a treat as BBC Cymru Wales and the Football Association of Wales (FAW) have agreed a new deal to broadcast live matches from the Cymru Premier League. The agreement includes a minimum of 20 live games per season, which will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer, running until summer 2029. Extensive coverage updates will also be available on BBC Sport Online.
What happened?
The new deal was announced on August 12, with the first broadcast featuring Cardiff MET vs Barry Town United on August 15 at 12:30pm. The match will be followed by Ammanford vs Connah's Quay Nomads on August 22 at 12:30pm.
Why it matters for Cardiff MET
The new deal is a significant boost for Cardiff MET, providing more opportunities for fans to watch their team in action. The agreement also strengthens the commitment of BBC Cymru Wales to provide live coverage of Welsh football, following their recent announcement to show all of the UEFA Wales men's international games up until Euro 2028.
What comes next?
The first broadcast featuring Cardiff MET will take place on August 15, with the team facing off against Barry Town United. The match will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online. With the new deal in place, Cardiff MET fans can look forward to more live matches and extensive coverage of their team's progress throughout the season.
League standing: 1st in Premier League, 6 pts, 2W-0D-0L from 2 games, recent form WW. Goals this season: 8 scored, 1 conceded (+7 goal difference). Next fixture: vs Penybont (at home, 2026-10-30) (7th in the table).
