24 Best BBC Sport Podcasts to Listen to in 2026

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BBC Sport is the BBC's sports arm, with podcasts produced largely by BBC Radio 5 Live, the BBC World Service, and regional and local stations including BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland, and BBC Radio Nottingham. The slate spans football, Formula 1, rugby union and league, cricket, boxing, GAA, and panel comedy, alongside club-specific shows and documentary series. The list includes recognizable titles such as Football Daily, F1 Chequered Flag, Rugby Union Weekly, Tailenders, Test Match Special, Fighting Talk, and 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce.

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1. Football Daily

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The latest news, insight, analysis and big-name guests from the Premier League, EFL, Scottish, International and European football. Plus, fact-checking football stories with Karel Prince: Lie Detector. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.more Hosts Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Steve Crossman, Darren Fletcher
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 6.8K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. F1: Chequered Flag

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F1 Chequered Flag from the BBC offers expert analysis of every F1 race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season. Each episode brings you in-depth race reviews, breaking down the strategies that shape each Grand Prix and the key players making headlines. Hear from F1 stars like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris and the bosses of powerhouse teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren. Plus keep up to speed on the cars and tactics changing the game. Stay tuned for the latest F1 updates, straight from the track...more Hosts Harry Benjamin, Sarah Holt, Josh Hartnett, Holly Samos, Jennie Gow, Andrew Benson
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@insanityhq.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 3.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Fighting Talk

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A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.
Host Rick Edwards
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Rugby Union Weekly

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Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email ****@bbc.co.uk , and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!more Hosts Danny Care, Chris Jones, Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5.9K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Tailenders

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Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket...
Hosts Greg James, James Anderson, Felix White
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 5.1K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Derby County

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Derby County pre and post-match interviews and discussion, plus the Rams Weekly podcast with Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes. If it's happening at the Rams you'll hear about it here.
Hosts Dominic Dietrich, Ed Dawes
Producer/Network BBC Radio Derby
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 96 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

7. Test Match Special

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The Test Match Special team bring you the very best cricket reaction, insight & analysis. Plus the No Balls podcast with Kate Cross and Alex Hartley brings a fine balance of nonsense and cricket as they welcome some of the biggest names in the sport.more Hosts Jonathan Agnew, Kate Cross, Alexandra Hartley
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2.8K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Sport's Strangest Crimes

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When sport collides with true crime.
Host Greg James
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 568 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Nottingham Forest: Shut Up and Show More Football

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Explore Nottingham Forest F.C with interviews, debate and stories about the Mighty Reds. With David Jackson and Colin Fray.
Hosts David Jackson, Colin Fray
Producer/Network BBC Radio Nottingham
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 195 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

10. 5 Live's World Football Phone-in

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Expert answers to your questions in World Football: The Phone-in from BBC Radio 5 Live's Up All Night programme.
Hosts Dotun Adebayo, Tim Vickery
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.5K Avg Length 153 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Sacked in the Morning

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From transfer windows to formations, from man-management to getting the sack. Craig Levein and Amy Irons explore what it takes to survive as a football manager.
Hosts Craig Levein, Amy Irons
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 225 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Sporting Witness

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Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world...more Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 148 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. Not by the Playbook

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Inspirational stories from around the world. Interviews with people defying the odds. Discover Not by the Playbook - the podcast which seeks out the most incredible stories from sportspeople and athletes. We bring you interviews with the sporting heroes who have achieved success in the face of seemingly impossible challenges. Hear from some of the most famous names in sport on subjects you've never heard them discuss before. You don't have to be an Olympic champion to have an extraordinary story we also scour the globe for inspiring individuals who make a difference through sport...more Host Joel Hammer
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Stumped

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The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani.
Hosts Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 327 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. BBC Women's Football Weekly

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Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week. Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams...more Hosts Jill Scott, Ben Haines
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 381 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. 5 Live Sport: All About...

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Showcasing 5 Live Sport's one-off specials, featuring in-depth interviews and documentaries around the biggest names from the world of sport.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 461 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

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Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests.New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.more Host Steve Bunce
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.4K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

18. Sportsworld

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Live sport from around the world, with news, interviews and analysis.
Hosts Mani Djazmi, Lee James, Ed Harry, Ade Adedoyin
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The GAA Social

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The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport's players, managers and officials.
Hosts Thomas Niblock, Oisin McConville
Producer/Network BBC Radio Ulster
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 197 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Eddie Hearn: No Passion, No Point

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Eddie Hearn, one of the world's best-known sports promoters, goes behind the scenes with some of the biggest names from the worlds of sport and entertainment.First episodes include YouTube star KSI, England's leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney and world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.more Host Eddie Hearn
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 970 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Rugby League Top 10s

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Mark Chapman, Jon Wilkin, Brian Noble and Jamie Peacock discuss, debate and argue over the best players, games, finals and iconic moments in Rugby League.
Host Tanya Arnold
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 187 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. The Sports Desk

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Your weekly dive into the biggest talking point in sport, featuring interviews with top stars and influential figures, plus discussion and debate around the issues that resonate beyond the field of play. BBC Sport's Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan and Nesta McGregor and their guests take you behind the headlines and tell you what's really going on.more Producer/Network BBC Sounds
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The Total Sport Podcast

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Deep dives, insider info and access all areas with stars, supporters and those behind the scenes.
Host Mike Hughes
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. The LGBT Sport Podcast

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Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport. Hosted by Jack Murley, BBC Radio Cornwall.
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 109 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

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Podcaster Name	Role	Podcast Link	Podcast Episodes	Gender	Twitter Handle	Twitter Followers	Location
Mark Chapman	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsln/episodes/player	2572	Male	@markchapman	261.8K	Manchester, United Kingdom
Kelly Cates	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsln/episodes/player	2572	Female			United Kingdom
Steve Crossman	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsln/episodes/player	2572	Male	@steve_crossman		United Kingdom
Darren Fletcher	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsln/episodes/player	2572	Male	@dfletchersport	131.7K	Nottingham, United Kingdom
Harry Benjamin	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsjn/episodes/player	466	Male	@imharrybenjamin	7.9K	United Kingdom
Sarah Holt	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsjn/episodes/player	466	Female	@sarahholtf1	46.7K	London, United Kingdom
Josh Hartnett	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsjn/episodes/player	466	Male
Holly Samos	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsjn/episodes/player	466	Female	@hollysamos	4.4K	United Kingdom
Jennie Gow	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsjn/episodes/player	466	Female	@jenniegow	140.2K	United Kingdom
Andrew Benson	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsjn/episodes/player	466	Male	@andrewbensonf1
Rick Edwards	Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0070hvs/episodes/player	202	Male	@rickedwards1		Warrington, United Kingdom
Danny Care	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04q5p2n/episodes/player	735	Male	@dannycare	220.6K
Chris Jones	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04q5p2n/episodes/player	735	Male			London, United Kingdom
Ugo Monye	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04q5p2n/episodes/player	735	Male	@ugomonye	116.1K	London, United Kingdom
Chris Ashton	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04q5p2n/episodes/player	735	Male	@chrisashton1	86.8K
Greg James	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pcb4w/episodes/player	238	Male	@gregjames	1.5M
James Anderson	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pcb4w/episodes/player	238	Male	@jimmy9	1.2M	Manchester, United Kingdom
Felix White	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pcb4w/episodes/player	238	Male	@felixwhite	44.4K	London, United Kingdom
Dominic Dietrich	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7rd/episodes/player	1110	Male	@domjdietrich	9.8K	Derby, United Kingdom
Ed Dawes	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7rd/episodes/player	1110	Male	@ed__dawes		Swanwick, United Kingdom
Jonathan Agnew	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsl2/episodes/player	1517	Male
Kate Cross	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsl2/episodes/player	1517	Female
Alexandra Hartley	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrsl2/episodes/player	1517	Female
BBC	Producer	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09k7ctp/episodes/player	116
Greg James	Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09k7ctp/episodes/player	116		@gregjames	1.5M
David Jackson	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05cj7pg/episodes/player	251	Male	@matchtalk
Colin Fray	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05cj7pg/episodes/player	251	Male
Dotun Adebayo	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p9f7d/episodes/player	222	Male	@radiodotun		London, United Kingdom
Tim Vickery	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02p9f7d/episodes/player	222	Male	@tim_vickery		Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
BBC	Producer	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09y3hss/episodes/player	114		@bbc		London, United Kingdom
Craig Levein	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09y3hss/episodes/player	114	Male	@craigwlevein
Amy Irons	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09y3hss/episodes/player	114	Female	@amyjirons
BBC	Producer	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00j2pn5/episodes/player	278		@bbcworldservice		United Kingdom
Joel Hammer	Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016tmfz/episodes/player	297	Male	@joelhammer		Manchester, United Kingdom
Alison Mitchell	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02gsrmh/episodes/player	337	Female	@alisonmitchell	82.4K	United Kingdom
Jim Maxwell	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02gsrmh/episodes/player	337	Male	@jimmaxcricket	75K	Sydney, NSW, Australia
Jill Scott	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bzmv49/episodes/player	132		@jillscottjs8	203.5K
Ben Haines	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bzmv49/episodes/player	132		@benhainess	16.5K	London, United Kingdom
Steve Bunce	Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04v5n4p/episodes/player	654	Male	@bigdaddybunce	146.3K	London, United Kingdom
Mani Djazmi	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w5vq/episodes/player	135	Male	@bbc_mani	3.6K	United Kingdom
Lee James	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w5vq/episodes/player	135	Male	@sportsworldlee	3.3K	United Kingdom
Ed Harry	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w5vq/episodes/player	135	Male	@edharry1976	2K	United Kingdom
Ade Adedoyin	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w5vq/episodes/player	135	Male	@ade_adedoyin	1.8K
Thomas Niblock	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09h7q3x/episodes/downloads	260	Male	@thomasniblock	43.3K	Magherafelt, United Kingdom
Oisin McConville	Co Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09h7q3x/episodes/downloads	260	Male	@oisinmcconville	275
Eddie Hearn	Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07bkb29/episodes/player	48	Male
Tanya Arnold	Host	bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrtxd/episodes/player	200	Female	@tanyaarnold		Wetherby, United Kingdom
Mike Hughes	Host	bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0bynvcn	25	Male	@mikehughessport	1.1K	Liverpool, United Kingdom

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