Steve Bower

Steve Bower is an English football commentator and presenter known for his extensive work with major broadcasters and international football leagues. After beginning his career in 1991 at Radio City in Liverpool, Steve Bower went on to present sports bulletins and provide commentary for local teams including Everton F.C., Liverpool F.C., and Tranmere Rovers. In May 1996, he advanced to become the Head of Sport at Piccadilly Radio in Manchester, notably becoming the youngest sports editor in UK Independent Radio at the time. During this period, Bower covered UEFA Euro 1996 for Independent Radio News and provided full match commentary for England and Scotland matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup for the EMAP radio network, establishing a strong foundation in both radio commentary and sports management.

Subsequently, Bower transitioned to freelance work, joining ESPN in August 2009 to cover European football. He later expanded his portfolio to include significant commentary roles with Sky Sports and as part of the BBC’s Match of the Day team, joining in 2009. His career progression includes distinguished assignments as a lead presenter for ESPN’s comprehensive Euro 2016 coverage and as the lead presenter for Premier League Productions, reaching a global audience. Bower has consistently been a prominent voice in major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cups in 2010, 2014, and 2018 for the BBC.

Since 2019, Steve Bower has presented the live goals show for Amazon Prime Video UK’s Premier League coverage. The same year, he commenced his ongoing role as the lead commentator for the Champions League final for DAZN worldwide, cementing his position as a global voice in football. Most recently, Bower was an integral part of the commentary teams for the FIFA World Cup in 2022, further extending his impressive record of covering major international football championships.