Who is Commentating on Celtic vs Sturm Graz Europa League Match and Where to Listen or Watch in the UK?
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This match took place on 23 October 2025.
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The UEFA Europa League match between Celtic and Sturm Graz on October 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM UK time will be extensively covered across a variety of BBC radio platforms and other broadcasters, offering multiple options for fans in the UK to listen live. BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live commentary with reporter Eilidh Barbour on the ground, recognised for her versatile sports presenting and reporting skills across BBC networks. This channel is a prime source for high-quality audio coverage available to UK listeners. Meanwhile, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland Extra, the BBC Sounds app, and BBC Sport Online (Audio) share a cohesive broadcast team led by presenter Kenny Macintyre, a respected sports broadcaster known for his insightful hosting. The main commentator for these outlets will be Thomas Duncan, accompanied by former footballer and well-known analyst Pat Bonner. Expert insights will be provided by pundits Billy Dodds and James McFadden, both of whom have significant football backgrounds: Dodds is a former striker with considerable experience in Scottish football, while McFadden is a former Scotland international and Premier League player. Match reporting across these platforms will be handled by Martin Dowden, adding up-to-the-minute detail from the pitch. For a different perspective, Discovery+ UK and TNT Sports 2 HD in the UK will broadcast with presenter Emma Dodds, alongside pundits Alan Hutton, a former Scotland international defender, and Johan Mjällby, who brings expertise from his playing career with Celtic and Swedish football. Connie McLaughlin will provide reporting duties for these channels. Premier Sports 2 HD, available in the Republic of Ireland, will feature live commentary from George Hamilton, an experienced broadcaster with a long history in football commentary, and co-commentator Gary Breen, a former Republic of Ireland international defender. Locally, Radio Clyde 1 offers coverage with presenter Gordon Duncan, supported by pundits Dylan McGeouch and Gordon Dalziel, both former Scottish professional players, along with reporter Gabriel Antoniazzi. Additional reports are available on Sky Sports News/HD with reporter Adam Binnie and talkSPORT featuring reporter David Tanner, ensuring comprehensive media coverage of this UEFA Europa League fixture. The match takes place at Celtic Park in Glasgow, with kickoff at 20:00 BST (19:00 UTC). Celtic currently ranks 28th in UEFA club rankings while Sturm Graz holds 22nd position. This game is pivotal in the group stage as Sturm Graz have demonstrated strong form recently against Scottish teams, including a 2-1 victory over Rangers earlier in the competition[1][3]. Fans can access live scores and detailed statistics on platforms such as Sofascore and UEFA's official website, useful for following player performances and team form during the match[1][3]. This diverse broadcast lineup reflects the importance of this Europa League clash and offers ample options for UK audiences to immerse themselves in expert commentary and analysis, whether on traditional radio, apps like BBC Sounds, or streaming services such as Discovery+. For more about the teams, UEFA Europa League fixtures, and broadcasts, visit the official UEFA site, Celtic FC’s club website, or broadcasters’ platforms like BBC Sport and Discovery+. p