RTE have signed a new deal to continue showing UEFA Champions League games up until 2024.
The broadcaster will show 16 live matches and highlights on Tuesday nights and will also broadcast the final.
Commenting on the deal, group head of RTÉ Sport, Declan McBennett said: "Bringing Irish audiences the best sporting action free-to-air remains core to RTÉ Sport's mission.
"The UEFA Champions League is recognised across the world as the premier club competition sharing amazing moments with supporters and showcasing global superstars. We are delighted to not only retain, but to extend our UEFA Champions League rights ensuring the Irish audience continues to enjoy the competition free-to-air."
He added: "RTÉ Sport has a long standing and highly valued relationship with both UEFA and TEAM Marketing which we will look forward to building on. The acquisition of these hugely important rights adds significantly to our sports portfolio and the delivery of top class sport to Irish audiences".
Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA marketing director, added: "UEFA is delighted to be continuing its long-standing partnership with RTÉ in the Republic of Ireland into the 21-24 cycle.
"The renewal ensures Irish football fans will continue to benefit from RTÉ’s high quality coverage of the best of European club football."
