BBC Sport staff ‘fear future’ after losing broadcasting rights to two major events with Wimbledon & Six Nations at risk
BBC employees are worried that they are facing the axe after losing the rights to show TWO major sporting events. The broadcaster suffered a serious blow when they were outbid in the race to televise this summer’s Commonwealth Games and the Boat Race. AdvertisementAnd there are fears that the BBC will see the right to cover other huge competitions snapped up by rivals. And those worries have extended to whether the BBC could be in danger of Wimbledon moving onto another channel. AdvertisementRECOMMENDED STORIESChannel 4 acquired the Boat Race rights in another significant setback for the BBC.
Source: BBC March 02, 2026 14:07 UTC
