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BFBS will join the BBC and The Sportsman as an official broadcast partner for the Betfred Challenge Cup, bringing live coverage of first-round matches involving UK Armed Forces teams to service personnel worldwide.
It begins at 1.45pm (UK) on Saturday 10 January, with the British Army taking on Wests Warriors live from Aldershot, presented by BFBS’s Cath Brazier, with commentary from BFBS’s Simon Hunter.
BFBS coverage will be available live on BFBS Forces News YouTube channel and BFBS TV. The BFBS YouTube channel continues to be the primary destination for live military sport, with 71 broadcasts in 2025, reaching over 1.8m views, while BFBS TV enables personnel on bases and ships worldwide to watch their teams perform.
The Army head into the Challenge Cup with strong momentum after a successful 2025 season, closing the gap on rivals as they look to make a statement in the opening round. While the Royal Navy remain the reigning Inter Services champions, a win on Saturday would see the Army progress to a high-profile second-round fixture away to Betfred Championship side London Broncos, adding real significance to the contest. The RAF and Royal Navy are also in first-round action on Saturday, with highlights from their matches available across BFBS platforms.
Sport Reporter, Kyle Dixon said:
“We are excited to bring the Betfred Challenge Cup to our Armed Forces audiences worldwide. The coverage allows our UKAF to follow their service teams competing at the highest level. The Army, Navy and RAF are all showing fantastic form heading into 2026, and it’s a privilege for BFBS to bring these matches to life for our audiences”.
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