Sky Sports and BBC Coverage: Where to Watch Hibs vs Hearts Edinburgh Derby Live on 26 April 2026

Match date: 26 April 2026

Sky Sports and BBC Coverage: Where to Watch Hibs vs Hearts Edinburgh Derby Live on 26 April 2026

The electrifying Edinburgh derby between Hibernian and Hearts takes centre stage in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday 26 April 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 UK time at Easter Road. British fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Football HD, Sky Sports Main Event HD and Sky Sports Main Event UHD, while BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Scotland provide excellent audio coverage, making it easy to follow this fierce rivalry from anywhere.

Sky Sports leads the television broadcast with presenter Eilidh Barbour, a seasoned Scottish journalist known for her work across Sky's football portfolio, including Champions League and Women's Super League matches. Commentary comes from the experienced Ian Crocker, whose career spans decades calling games for Sky Sports, ITV and talkSPORT, bringing his trademark enthusiasm to the derby. Joining him are co-commentators Stuart Lovell, a former Hibs striker with over 200 appearances for the club, and Ryan McGowan, ex-Hearts defender who played key roles in their Scottish Cup triumphs. Pundits include Kris Boyd, the prolific former Rangers and Kilmarnock forward turned Sky Sports regular with sharp insights from his 300+ Premiership goals; John Robertson, Hearts legend and three-time Scottish Manager of the Year; and Scott Allan, ex-Hibs midfielder offering tactical analysis. Reporter Luke Shanley will provide live updates from the ground.

For those tuning into highlights or build-up, Sky Sports News HD features Stuart Lovell and Ryan McGowan as pundits alongside reporters Gordon Duncan and Luke Shanley. Sky's highlights package later will reuse Crocker's commentary with Lovell and McGowan[3].

BBC offers comprehensive radio options, starting with BBC Radio 5 Live and reporter Kenny Crawford, a veteran covering Scottish football for years. On BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland Extra, BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online audio, Richard Gordon presents – the iconic voice of Scottish football with over 30 years at BBC, having commentated on World Cups and Euros. Main commentator Liam McLeod pairs with former Northern Ireland international Allan Preston, ex-player turned analyst, and John Collins, Hibernian icon with a glittering career at Celtic, Monaco and Scotland. Reporter Brian McLauchlin also covers for BBC Sportscene.

Club channels bring partisan views: Hearts TV has Laurie Dunsire, ex-Jambos captain, with Jimmy Sandison; Hibs TV features Cliff Pike and recent retiree Lewis Stevenson, Hibs' record appearance holder. Radio Clyde 1 boasts presenter Andrew MacLean, pundits Brian Graham (current Partick Thistle striker) and Jim Duffy (ex-manager of Dundee and others), with reporter Gabriel Antoniazzi.

Internationally, CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+ USA use world feed commentators Paul Mitchell and Darren Jackson, presented by Stefano Fusaro with pundit Ian Joy, former US international.

This derby pits fifth-placed Hibs, fresh from a 2-0 loss to Aberdeen, against table-topping Hearts, who sit 19 points clear after a 3-1 win over Motherwell and a recent 1-0 victory over Hibs in February[1][6]. Leading scorers Jamie McGrath (7 goals) for Hibs faces Lawrence Shankland (11 goals) for Hearts, with predictions favouring under 2.5 goals in this tense clash[1]. Expect passion at Easter Road, where Hibs have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last 10 homes[1].

Football fans can delve deeper into the Edinburgh derby history for context on this iconic fixture. Whether on Sky's visuals or BBC's airwaves, don't miss this Scottish Premiership showdown.

Article generated: 26 April 2026, 16:30 GMT