RTÉ announced today that it will broadcast Ireland's UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-off semi-final against Slovakia on Thursday 26 March.

Should Mick McCarthy's men overcome Slovakia in Bratislava RTÉ will also show the play-off final away against the winner of Bosnia and Herzegovina v Northern Ireland on Tuesday 31 March.

There had been some doubt regarding whether or not the national broadcaster could acquire the rights of the games.

Darragh Maloney will be joined by Liam Brady and Didi Hamann for live coverage of the semi-final from Bratislava with George Hamilton and Ronnie Whelan on commentary and Tony O'Donoghue reporting. Kick-off 7.45pm with extra-time and penalties a possibility.

Delighted to confirm (subject to the games going ahead) that ⁦@RTEsport⁩ will broadcast

ROI v Greece Mar 05th

ROI v Montenegro Mar 11th

ROI Euro qualifiers playoff v Slovakia Mar 26th & playoff final if ROI win semi final. pic.twitter.com/0jD2psdt8S — Declan McBennettRTE (@RTEmcbennettd) March 3, 2020


RTÉ2FM will have commentary from Bratislava in an extended Game On with Kenny Cunningham alongside Adrian Eames on commentary.

RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player will also have live coverage of the Irish Women's Euro 2021 Qualifiers at home against Greece (Thursday 5 March, 7.00pm) and away against Montenegro on March 11 (2.30pm).

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