The SPFL has signed multi-year extensions to broadcast deals with the BBC and international TV rights agency Infront.
A statement this afternoon confirmed deals have been extended to 2029 with a "considerable increase" in the values paid.
Both broadcast agreements will now run until 2029 after an "extensive tender process" attracted multiple bids.
The BBC deal will see the broadcaster cover Scottish Premiership matches with the highlights show Sportsence, show 20 live Championship Friday night matches, hold radio rights on Radio Scotland, and have the use of extensive clips on their website.
The SPFL today (17 July 2023) announced that it has signed multi-year extensions to its broadcast agreements with the BBC and Infront, its international TV rights agency. 📺
— SPFL (@spfl) July 17, 2023
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International broadcast partner Infront have continued their ongoing work with the SPFL from 2018 by intending to 2029 and including a buyout agreement from 2025 in the deal.
Infront make SPFL content available worldwide with matches broadcast in over 150 countries and the newest agreement seeing deals for matches to be shown in Japan and South Korea finalised.
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster commented: “The strong interest we received during the recent competitive tendering process underlines the increasing demand from broadcasters for the excitement and drama of the SPFL.
“These contracts come on the back of record fee payments to the 42 SPFL clubs announced in the past year and, alongside our recently extended record agreement with Sky Sports, will play a major role in strengthening the financial future of the SPFL.
“We are very much looking forward to working with Sky Sports, BBC Scotland, and Infront to bring the passion, skill and drama of the cinch SPFL to millions more football fans worldwide.”
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BBC Scotland head of commissioningLouise Thornton said: “We’re delighted we’ve reached this agreement with the SPFL which further strengthens our commitment to provide extensive coverage of the top tiers of the game.
“Live Championship football has become a popular fixture of the Friday night schedule on the BBC Scotland channel, so it’s great news that will continue until 2029. Combining that with the broad slate of live radio coverage and tv and online highlights from the Premiership over the same period is brilliant news for our audiences.”
Head of football at Infront Andreas Kaeshammer said: "Our continued partnership with SPFL speaks volumes about our collective achievements over the past years. We've unlocked new opportunities for SPFL, both in terms of broadcast territories and digital footprint. This renewed commitment allows us to further build on this momentum and continue elevating Scottish football on a global scale."
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