SPFL invites bids for Scottish Premiership TV rights from 2029
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
The SPFL has invited broadcasters to bid for UK rights to show Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 season onwards.
The SPFL has opened bidding for the UK broadcast rights to Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 campaign onwards. The league's current five-year agreement with Sky Sports, worth £150m and covering up to 60 games per season, concludes at the end of the 2028-29 season. Premier Sports currently shows up to 22 top-flight fixtures annually.
The SPFL said it is 'flexible about the number of games that it shows live in future', signalling the volume of matches available in the new contract may differ from current arrangements. SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said the league anticipated 'strong interest from broadcasters in what is widely recognised as one of Europe's most exciting national league competitions'.
Doncaster added that securing strong broadcast partnerships is 'an essential element in maintaining a balanced and sustainable income mix for the SPFL and its clubs'. A separate contract with Premier Sports for Scottish League Cup broadcast and sponsorship rights remains in place until at least the end of the 2030-31 season and is unaffected by this announcement.
How it is being reported
- SPFL chief Doncaster anticipates 'strong interest' after inviting broadcasters to bid for next Premiership TV dealTHE SPFL have insisted they expect 'strong interest' after inviting broadcasters to bid for the next TV deal to show live Scottish Premiership matches from season 2029-30.Daily Mail Sport · 20 Oct, 19:22
- SPFL invites bids for new Scottish Premiership TV dealThe SPFL expects "strong interest" after inviting broadcasters to bid for the UK rights to show Scottish Premiership matches from the 2029-30 campaign.BBC Sport · 20 Oct, 11:44
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