What channel is Ukraine v Northern Ireland Nations League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Northern Ireland face Ukraine on Friday night with Michael O'Neill's side hoping to extend their unbeaten Nations League record.

Northern Ireland kicked off their Nations League campaign with a 1-0 win on the road against Georgia with Shea Charles netting in the 99th minute to snatch all three points.

O'Neill's men then followed that up with a 0-0 draw at home against a decent Hungary side on Monday night to leave them second in League B, Group B2 behind Ukraine based on goal difference.

Northern Ireland were promoted from League C last season and after their decent start they'll fancy their chances of securing consecutive promotions.

Ukraine, who failed to qualify for the World Cup in the summer, beat Hungary 1-0 in their opener before playing out a 0-0 draw against Georgia on Monday evening.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Ukraine v Northern Ireland on TV and online.

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Ukraine v Northern Ireland will take place on Friday 2 October 2026.

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Ukraine v Northern Ireland kick-off time

Ukraine v Northern Ireland will kick off at 7:45pm.

What TV channel is Ukraine v Northern Ireland on?

The game will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC Two Northern Ireland.

Coverage starts at 7:30pm on BBC Two – with a host of familiar faces set to provide pre-match, halftime, and post-match analysis.

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How to live stream Ukraine v Northern Ireland online

Fans can also tune in to stream or watch Ukraine v Northern Ireland online on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website.

The live coverage is available on a range of platforms across multiple devices.

Is Ukraine v Northern Ireland on radio?

Unfortunately, this match will not be aired on national radio. Check your local BBC radio station for more information.

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Ukraine v Northern Ireland odds

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