Hazel Irvine

Hazel Irvine is one of the UK’s most respected sports broadcasters, with over 30 years of experience anchoring and reporting on some of the world’s most iconic sporting events. A familiar face to millions, Hazel’s credits span four World Cup Finals, Wimbledon, the London Marathon, the Boat Race, Final Score, and Channel 4’s pioneering women’s football programming of the late 1980s. Her exceptional contribution to sports journalism was recognised with the Royal Television Society’s Sports Presenter of the Year Award in 2007.

As a key figure on BBC Sport, Hazel has fronted coverage of major tournaments including The Open, The Masters, The Ryder Cup, The Solheim Cup, and the Women’s Open. She has also guided audiences through the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, including London 2012, where an estimated 28 million viewers tuned in for the opening ceremony.

Beyond sports, Hazel has presented a wide range of programming, from the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings to lifestyle series such as The Air Show, Feeling Good, and Outside Now. She has also anchored the BBC’s Children in Need appeal and the Millennium Night celebrations.

A graduate of the University of St Andrews with an MA Honours in Art History, Hazel has also represented Scotland in golf, netball, and athletics. Her remarkable career has paved the way for women in sports broadcasting, making her a true pioneer in the industry.

Much in demand for corporate events, Hazel is an accomplished host and MC, having fronted the Royal Television Society Sports Awards and numerous high-profile industry events. Known for her warmth, professionalism, and depth of knowledge, she continues to inspire audiences both on and off screen.

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