Sports Commentator
Describe and explain live sport for radio, TV or streaming audiences.
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- Typical pay
- €18k–€70k
- Usual education
- Portfolio-led
- Outlook
- Highly competitive at the top, but streaming has multiplied the number of matches needing commentary.
A day in the life
Hours of preparation on line-ups and stats, a sound check, then ninety minutes of talking clearly while everything changes.
Ways in
- Student or community radio
- Sports journalism degree
- Commentary demo reels
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
Bachillerato de Artes
Portugal
Línguas e Humanidades
France
Bac technologique
Italy
Liceo classico / scienze umane
Netherlands
Profiel Cultuur & Maatschappij
Belgium
KSO – Artistic secondary
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
BA/MA Sports Journalism
Covering sport across print, broadcast and digital, including live reporting and commentary.
Commentary modules and access to live fixtures.
Helpful school subjects: Live reporting, Commentary, Sports data, Club and federation media