The New Saints' upcoming Cymru Premier matches have been selected for live television coverage. BBC Cymru Wales and S4C confirmed their broadcast schedules this week, featuring the Saints in three fixtures across August and September.
According to the broadcasters' announcement, the first televised Saints match will see them travel to face Caernarfon Town on Monday, 31 August. The BBC will broadcast that 3:00 PM kick-off live. S4C then takes over coverage for the following weekend, showing The New Saints host Barry Town United at Park Hall on Saturday, 5 September at 5:15 PM. The BBC returns to Oswestry on Saturday, 19 September for the Saints' 5:30 PM clash with Llandudno.
The confirmed live TV schedule for The New Saints is part of a wider slate of Cymru Premier broadcasts. The season's opening televised fixture is Trefelin against Ammanford on S4C on Friday, 28 August. The Saints' trip to Caernarfon kicks off the BBC's live coverage for the new campaign. Their home game against Barry Town is one of two matches selected for Saturday, 5 September, with Penybont versus Colwyn Bay airing earlier on the BBC.
S4C's head of sport, Sue Butler, stated the selections "aim to show the league's competitive balance from the start." The broadcasters have scheduled a north Wales derby between Colwyn Bay and Llandudno for Monday, 31 August on S4C, following the Saints' afternoon game on the BBC. Fans can check the full fixtures list for all match dates.
All S4C matches are available to watch on S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer, and the S4C YouTube channel. BBC matches are streamed live on BBC iPlayer. This multi-platform access means supporters can watch The New Saints whether they are in Wales or elsewhere. The club's match against Connah’s Quay Nomads on Saturday, 31 October has also been chosen for live coverage on S4C.
The television exposure provides a significant platform for the squad. Key players like captain Chris Marriott and top scorer Declan McManus will be under the spotlight. The current squad features a blend of experience and new signings aiming to defend the title. Live broadcasts often influence matchday preparation, but manager Craig Harrison will focus on the three points available each time.
The broadcast schedule extends beyond the Saints' matches. September features S4C coverage of Haverfordwest County against Briton Ferry Llansawel on the 11th and Ammanford hosting Penybont on the 18th. The BBC will be at Colwyn Bay for their game with Connah’s Quay Nomads on Saturday, 12 September. October selections include Flint Town United versus Colwyn Bay and Barry Town United against Haverfordwest County.
This consistent coverage is vital for the league's profile. It brings matches to a national audience and supports commercial partnerships. The final televised game of the year announced so far is the New Year's Day north Wales derby between Colwyn Bay and Caernarfon Town on S4C. The league standings will take shape under this increased visibility.
The next televised fixture for The New Saints is their visit to Caernarfon Town on Monday, 31 August at 3:00 PM on BBC Wales. This is followed by their home game against Barry Town United on Saturday, 5 September at 5:15 PM, live on S4C. Preparation for these matches continues this week at Park Hall. The Saints host Llandudno on Saturday, 19 September in a 5:30 PM kick-off broadcast by the BBC.
