Is The Championship coming back?
The Championship (2008–present) on BBC Two Northern Ireland
The answer: Between seasons — last episode July 8, 2023, no return date announced yet.
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About The Championship
The Championship is currently between seasons. The show last aired on July 8, 2023, and there is no confirmed return date. It is a program that covers the Ulster Senior Football Championship, providing viewers with coverage of the matches and related events during the sporting season.
The show has been on air since July 20, 2008, and is broadcast on BBC Two Northern Ireland. It focuses on Gaelic football, specifically the Ulster Championship, and has aired multiple seasons over the years, with the most recent season in 2023 featuring six episodes. The series offers insights and commentary on the tournament, engaging fans of Irish sports and Gaelic football enthusiasts.
The cast includes presenters Austin O'Callaghan, Mark Sidebottom, and Jerome Quinn. The show has a runtime of approximately 134 minutes per episode.
The Championship episode schedule
89 aired
Aired · 89
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2023 | S2023·E7 | 2023: All-Ireland Hurling Championship Semi-Final: Limerick v Galway |
| May 14, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Final: Armagh v Derry |
| April 30, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Semi-Final |
| April 23, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Quarter-Final: Down v Donegal |
| April 16, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Quarter-Final: Tyrone v Monaghan |
| April 15, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Quarter-Final: Fermanagh v Derry |
| April 8, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Armagh v Antrim |
| May 29, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Final: Derry v Donegal |
| May 15, 2022 | S2022·E5 | Derry v Monaghan |
| May 8, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Cavan v Donegal |
| May 1, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Derry v Tyrone |
| April 24, 2022 | S2022·E2 | Quarter-Final: Donegal v Armagh |
| April 23, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Antrim v Cavan |
| June 4, 2017 | S2017·E4 | Down v Armagh |
| May 28, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Derry v Tyrone |
| May 21, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Donegal v Antrim |
| May 20, 2017 | S2017·E1 | Monaghan v Fermanagh |
| July 17, 2016 | S2016·E8 | 17/07/2016 |
| July 3, 2016 | S2016·E7 | Tyrone v Cavan |
| June 19, 2016 | S2016·E6 | Tyrone v Cavan |
| June 12, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Donegal v Fermanagh |
| June 5, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Monaghan v Down |
| May 29, 2016 | S2016·E3 | Cavan v Armagh |
| May 22, 2016 | S2016·E2 | Derry v Tyrone |
| May 15, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Fermanagh v Antrim |
| July 19, 2015 | S2015·E7 | Donegal v Monaghan |
| June 21, 2015 | S2015·E6 | Fermanagh V Monaghan |
| June 14, 2015 | S2015·E5 | Donegal v Armagh |
| June 7, 2015 | S2015·E4 | Derry v Down |
| May 31, 2015 | S2015·E3 | Fermanagh v Antrim |
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| May 24, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Cavan v Monaghan |
| May 17, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Donegal v Tyrone |
| July 20, 2014 | S2014·E5 | The Ulster Final |
| June 22, 2014 | S2014·E4 | Donegal v Antrim |
| June 15, 2014 | S2014·E3 | Tyrone v Monaghan |
| May 25, 2014 | S2014·E2 | Derry v Donegal |
| May 18, 2014 | S2014·E1 | Tyrone v Down |
| August 25, 2013 | S2013·E8 | Tyrone v Mayo |
| August 4, 2013 | S2013·E7 | Alll Ireland Quarter-Finals |
| August 3, 2013 | S2013·E6 | Monaghan v Tyrone |
| July 21, 2013 | S2013·E5 | Ulster Final Live: Monaghan v Donegal |
| June 29, 2013 | S2013·E4 | Monaghan v Cavan |
| June 23, 2013 | S2013·E3 | Donegal v Down |
| June 16, 2013 | S2013·E2 | Cavan v Fermanagh |
| June 9, 2013 | S2013·E1 | Antrim v Monaghan |
| September 23, 2012 | S2012·E11 | Donegal v Mayo |
| August 26, 2012 | S2012·E10 | Cork v Donegal |
| August 4, 2012 | S2012·E9 | Mayo v Down |
| July 22, 2012 | S2012·E8 | Donegal v Down |
| June 30, 2012 | S2012·E7 | Donegal v Tyrone |
| June 24, 2012 | S2012·E6 | Down v Monaghan |
| June 16, 2012 | S2012·E5 | Derry v Donegal |
| June 10, 2012 | S2012·E4 | Armagh v Tyrone |
| June 3, 2012 | S2012·E3 | Fermanagh v Down |
| May 27, 2012 | S2012·E2 | Monaghan v Antrim |
| May 20, 2012 | S2012·E1 | Donegal v Cavan |
| August 28, 2011 | S2011·E11 | GAA All Ireland Semi Final 2011/12, 1 Donegal v Dublin Semi final |
| August 6, 2011 | S2011·E10 | GAA All Ireland Quarter Final 2011/12 Live |
| July 30, 2011 | S2011·E9 | Kildare v Donegal |
| July 17, 2011 | S2011·E8 | Ulster Final: Derry v Donegal |
| June 26, 2011 | S2011·E7 | Tyrone v Donegal |
| June 19, 2011 | S2011·E6 | Semi Final: Derry v Armagh |
| June 12, 2011 | S2011·E5 | Cavan v Donegal |
| June 5, 2011 | S2011·E4 | Tyrone v Monaghan |
| May 28, 2011 | S2011·E3 | Armagh v Down |
| May 22, 2011 | S2011·E2 | Derry v Fermanagh |
| May 15, 2011 | S2011·E1 | Donegal v Antrim |
| August 29, 2010 | S2010·E10 | Kildare v Down |
| July 31, 2010 | S2010·E9 | Down v Kerry and Tyrone v Dublin |
| July 18, 2010 | S2010·E8 | 18/07/2010 |
| June 27, 2010 | S2010·E7 | Monaghan vs. Fermanagh |
| June 19, 2010 | S2010·E6 | Tyrone vs Down |
| June 12, 2010 | S2010·E5 | Fermanagh vs. Cavan |
| June 6, 2010 | S2010·E4 | Armagh vs. Monaghan |
| May 30, 2010 | S2010·E3 | Donegal v Down |
| May 23, 2010 | S2010·E2 | Antrim v Tyrone |
| May 16, 2010 | S2010·E1 | Derry v Armagh |
| August 23, 2009 | S2009·E10 | 23/08/2009 |
| August 2, 2009 | S2009·E9 | 02/08/2009 |
| July 19, 2009 | S2009·E8 | Antrim vs Tyrone |
| June 28, 2009 | S2009·E7 | Antrim v Cavan |
| June 21, 2009 | S2009·E6 | Derry vs Tyrone |
| June 14, 2009 | S2009·E5 | Donegal v Antrim |
| June 6, 2009 | S2009·E4 | Cavan v Fermanagh |
| May 31, 2009 | S2009·E3 | Tyrone v Armagh |
| May 24, 2009 | S2009·E2 | Derry v Monaghan |
| May 17, 2009 | S2009·E1 | Fermanagh v Down |
| September 21, 2008 | S2008·E2 | All-Ireland Final |
| July 20, 2008 | S2008·E1 | The Ulster Final: Fermanagh v Armagh |