# BBC Sport

> Official BBC Sport app for news, scores, live action, and highlights. (iPhone/iPad app by BBC Studios Distribution Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sport/id594842980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344138454)
- Category: Sports, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 26,021 App Store ratings · 755 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 163 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Russian, European Spanish, Welsh
- Released: 2013-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sport/id594842980/reviews.md

## What is BBC Sport?

The official BBC Sport app offers the latest sports news, scores, live sport and highlights. It's the best way to follow all the latest sporting action!

BBC Sport brings you some of the world's biggest events — Olympic Games, UEFA Euros and FIFA World Cup football, Wimbledon, Commonwealth Games, Six Nations plus Premier League football, cricket, golf, rugby league, the NFL and much more.

SPORTS NEWS
The BBC Sport app brings you all the breaking news across the world of sport including football, cricket, rugby union, rugby league, F1, tennis, golf, athletics and much more. Read all of the latest headlines, football gossip, transfer rumours and league action as the stories unfold. You can even share news stories and sports results with your friends and followers across your social channels.

SPORT RESULTS
Never again do you have to miss any of the latest action. The BBC Sport app offers in-depth results, analysis, live scores, match stats and text commentaries — keeping you up-to-date with all the action when you’re on the go. 

MY SPORT
Create a personalised “My Sport” page to bring together the stories, results and fixtures for the sports you love. Choose from over 300 different topics to follow including your favourite team or sports.

TOP FLIGHT FOOTBALL
As well as our football and Premier League pages, each team in England's top flight also has their own page — a one-stop shop for all the best digital content about that club, including insight and analysis from journalists and pundits across the BBC, plus the best of social media.

And, of course, you also get your fixtures, results, tables and player stats.

Want the biggest news and match updates from your team sent direct to your phone or tablet? Then download the BBC Sport app and sign up to notifications.

With news notifications for all 20 Premier League sides, you will have the biggest stories and the best content about your club at your fingertips.

ALERTS
Receive personalised notifications that get delivered directly to your locked screen. Set notifications for top sports stories, plus more than 400 football teams, dozens of cricket and rugby teams and every Formula 1 race!

AROUND THE BBC
Discover the best sporting content from around the BBC via the BBC Sport app including podcasts through BBC Sounds, exclusive content on BBC iPlayer and more. 

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Please note a network connection and a BBC Account are required to access content. https://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/ 
If you install this app you accept the BBC Terms of Use at https://www.bbc.co.uk/terms. Find out about your privacy rights and the BBC’s Privacy and Cookies Policy at https://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy. To give you the best experience and to enable the features listed above this app stores data around your usage of the app. You can read more about this and can turn off any or all data tracking by following the instructions in our privacy notice - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/44130693

## Key features

- Latest sports news
- Live scores and match stats
- Personalized "My Sport" feed
- Breaking news notifications
- In-depth results and analysis
- Exclusive BBC content integration

## What do users think of BBC Sport?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🏆 Excellent sports coverage
- 🔍 Reliable and up-to-date information
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Global reach for ex-pats
- 🗞️ Comprehensive news and analysis

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Limited video availability in certain regions
- 📂 Difficulty navigating to specific content
- 🔀 Inconsistent layout and design changes
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Content not updating properly
- Login and sign-in issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved live scores and commentary
- Ability to share articles easily
- More in-depth statistics and team/player profiles
- Personalized news feed and notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 755)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sport/id594842980/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-08-22, version 9.18.0*

It is the best app for sports news.

### 5/5 — No bull

*2026-08-21, version 9.18.0*

Tiz a great app  which has all you need for your favourite sport

### 5/5 — Keep up the good work

*2026-08-20, version 9.18.0*

You find any information you need on sports. I always use BBC sports for updates. I think the only piece of information that is missing is the European Basketball . Being a Greek by descent Basketball is almost a national sport apart from football.

### 3/5 — Why

*2026-07-19, version 9.15.0*

Why keep changing the format (just for the sake of it) every time you do it’s more confusing complicated. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it 🤷🏻‍♂️

### 1/5 — Leaks

*2026-07-19, version 9.15.0*

The fifa is corrupted yet Bbc and other sport channel news channel kept hitting from let us know the FIFA presidents is corrupted and we need to know from all the sports channel the UK Argentina game was sold out to Argentina Egypt. Argentina game was sold out

### 5/5 — Respect to BBC

*2026-07-12, version 9.14.0*

I wish I still lived in England. Thanks to the BBC sport app, I basically still DO!

### 5/5 — Finger

*2026-07-07, version 9.14.0*

Finger on button

### 5/5 — အားကစားသတင်း

*2026-07-01, version 9.13.0*

ကောင်းမွန်ပါသည်

### 5/5 — Mr

*2026-06-28, version 9.13.0*

You successfully cover all sports in the world

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2026-06-23, version 9.13.0*

you changed the menu format - I only use your app for the following -football. Seven days ago I was able to click on the drop down menu and select football.  Now, I have to sign in for the same function.

## Frequently asked questions about BBC Sport

### What does the BBC Sport app do?

The BBC Sport app provides the latest sports news, live scores, match statistics, and highlights from major sporting events and leagues worldwide. It allows users to follow their favorite sports and teams with personalized updates and notifications.

### What are the key features of the BBC Sport app?

Key features include breaking sports news across various disciplines, in-depth results and live text commentaries, a personalized 'My Sport' section to follow specific teams or sports, and customizable notifications for top stories and match updates.

### Is the BBC Sport app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does require a network connection and a BBC Account to access content. While the app itself is free, some content or features might be supported through in-app purchases or ads.

### What sports are covered by the BBC Sport app?

The app covers a wide range of sports including football (Premier League, World Cup, Euros), rugby union and league, cricket, tennis (Wimbledon), golf, athletics, Formula 1, NFL, and Olympic Games. Users can follow over 300 different topics.

### How do I get personalized news and alerts?

You can create a personalized "My Sport" page by selecting your favorite sports and teams. The app also allows you to sign up for notifications, including news alerts for specific teams (like all 20 Premier League sides) and events such as Formula 1 races.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.19.0 — 2026-08-27

This release contains general bug fixes and improvements.

### 9.18.0 — 2026-08-10

This release contains general bug fixes and improvements.

### 9.16.0 — 2026-08-03

This release contains general bug fixes and improvements.

### 9.15.0 — 2026-07-14

Bug fixes and improvements

### 9.14.0 — 2026-07-02

This release contains general bug fixes and improvements.

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