LOITV.ie is set to return for the 2022 League of Ireland season, with every match bar those shown on free to air TV streamed live across the Premier and first divisions of the SSE Airtricity League as well as the Women’s National League.
Each Premier Division fixture will be upgraded in the coverage over last year’s inaugural season via an enhanced two-camera set-up.
Each Premier Division fixture will be available to watch for €7, First Division fixtures available for €5 and Women’s National League matches FREE upon registration.
With supporters set to return to full capacity League of Ireland stadiums in 2022 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, matches will only be available to view with a match pass, with the season pass option no longer part of the offering.
To celebrate the start of the 2022 League of Ireland season coverage, the 2022 President’s Cup Final on Friday, February 11 between Shamrock Rovers and St. Patrick’s Athletic will be FREE to view, with registration.
“We’re delighted to announce the return of LOITV for the 2022 League of Ireland season,” said League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon.
“LOITV has been an incredible resource for supporters to follow their clubs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is obvious LOITV has been a huge benefit to the League of Ireland across the Premier & First Division and Women’s National League.”
“With the announcement of the ending of restrictions in Ireland, we’re now looking forward to seeing full League of Ireland stadiums and the return of supporters to watching live football.”
“As a result, matches will only be available through a single match pass in order to facilitate fans who cannot attend any matches as well as fans living overseas.”
It is likely this was the subject of some discussion between the League and the clubs but it is good to see a stand being taken on the primacy of the communal live experience.
“We’re also delighted to be able to continue to offer live coverage of the Women’s National League for free,” added Scanlon.
“It has been fantastic in our promotion of the domestic game and we’re looking forward to even more supporters watching in 2022.”
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