RTÉ has today announced a major media partnership with Lidl around Katie Taylor’s historic Croke Park clash with Flora Pili on Saturday, September 5th.
The multi-platform partnership, brokered by EssenceMediacom, includes sponsorship of the fight broadcast on RTÉ2, RTÉ Player and RTÉ 2FM and build-up elements including the press conference and weigh in, outside broadcasts of Oliver Callan on RTÉ Radio 1, 2FM Drive with Laura & Katja, and Inside Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 from Lidl Bray (Friday, September 4th) and Lidl Ballybough (Saturday, September 5th), as well as digital takeovers on RTÉ.ie.
Speaking about the partnership, Gavin Deans, Commercial Director, RTÉ said: “Katie Taylor’s return to Croke Park for her final fight is a moment of huge significance, not just for Irish sport but for audiences at home, as they tune in to see one of our greatest ever sporting heroes in action. Lidl’s support helps us to deliver this unforgettable event to Irish audiences live and free-to-air’.”
Fiona Farrell, Marketing Director, Lidl said: “As a long-time champion of women in sport through our decade-long partnership with the LGFA, Lidl is proud to be “In Katie’s Corner’’ for this historic clash at Croke Park. With tickets selling out for the event in minutes, we’re delighted to partner with RTÉ to bring this incredible moment to viewers across the country. Katie has inspired a generation of women and girls to see what is possible in sport, and we can’t wait to see the country get behind the fight and step ‘In Katie’s Corner’ this week.”
Daniel Hickey, EssenceMediacom added: “With Lidl’s partnership and investment in the event itself, it presented a great opportunity to amplify across broadcast and digital channels. We’re delighted to have been able to work quickly with RTÉ to secure this media sponsorship and deepen Lidl’s association with this historic fight.”
Katie Taylor takes on Flora Pili at Croke Park in the final fight of her career on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Watch the historic fight live on RTÉ2 & RTÉ Player and listen on RTÉ2FM. Coverage of the fight will be presented by Jacqui Hurley from 8pm.
Listen to Jacqui Hurley’s interview with Katie Taylor on Inside Sport here: News and Katie Taylor | Inside Sport – RTÉ Radio 1
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Rayna Connery, RTÉ Senior Communications Lead
Aoife O’Regan, Marketing Coordinator, RTÉ Commercial
