Sky Sports will show more Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) matches than ever before and for the first time, the Scottish Women’s Premier League.
From the 2024/25 season, a further four-year extension to the current deal will mean that up to 60 cinch Premiership matches per season will be shown exclusively live until the 2029 campaign, with the option to increase this for the duration of the agreement.
The agreement with the SPFL also means from 2024 sky sports will broadcast live from each Premiership ground up to five times per season, one more than the current deal.
In addition, all top-flight clubs will be able to sell Pay Per View streams in the UK and Ireland for up to five home league games per season, with immediate effect, under certain conditions, including no matches. during blocked hours.
“A historic moment for the SWPL”
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Fiona McIntyre says the deal which will see Sky Sports broadcast the SWPL from this season is ‘hugely significant’ and will elevate the game to a new level
For the first time, sky sports will broadcast live action from the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) from this season and become the title sponsor of the SWPL League Cup for the next seven campaigns.
A minimum of five SWPL or League Cup matches will be broadcast exclusively live each season from 2022/23, with the option of five more possible.
Reigning champions Rangers – who ended Glasgow City’s 14-year reign – currently top Celtic and Glasgow City’s SWPL 1 on goal difference after six matches.
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Rangers ended Glasgow City’s 14-year hold on the Scottish Women’s Premier League by winning their maiden SWPL 1 title with one game to spare
SWPL chief executive Fiona McIntyre said: “This is a historic moment for the SWPL and a huge step forward for women’s football in Scotland.
“This agreement brings a significant financial investment to the new leagues and improves the visibility of the SWPL at this crucial time for the game.
“I am delighted that Sky Sports recognizes the value and potential of the SWPL and will be a key partner for us as we enter this new era.
“Our clubs have invested considerable resources and we can now see the fruits of that labor, with growing commercial interest. This deal will allow clubs to invest further and will put the SWPL on the map as one of the most successful women’s leagues. progressives in the world.”
“Reach an even wider audience”
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SPFL CEO Neil Doncaster discusses record deal which will see Sky Sports broadcast more games than ever and the Scottish Women’s Premier League
Neil Doncaster, CEO of the Scottish Professional Football League, said: “This is a very important financial and promotional agreement for the SPFL and I am delighted that our clubs have overwhelmingly supported the deepening of their relationship with the UK’s leading sports broadcaster.
“Today’s announcement represents a major financial boost for our 42 member clubs at a time when the UK economy faces significant headwinds, and will increase exposure to the most exciting league and most passionate in Europe.
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A look at some of the best goals scored in the first month of the Scottish Premiership season
“We have a lot of work to do to achieve our goal of paying member clubs a fee of £50m per season – but this is an important and significant first step towards that goal.
“Sky have unparalleled experience capturing the spectacle and passion of our sport and this partnership will bring the action-packed drama of Scottish football to an even wider audience.”
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A look at some of the best Scottish Premiership goals scored throughout September
Stephen van Rooyen, Sky’s Executive Vice President and CEO for UK and Europe, said: “Every time we extend our partnership with the Scottish Professional Football League, more football fans are watching. With this latest Extending our longstanding partnership, Sky Sports customers will continue to be treated to the biggest games and even more live matches.
“For the first time, they will also have access to Scottish Women’s Premier League matches as we look to continue to bring the best football to an even wider audience.”
Scottish Premiership and SWPL on Sky Sports
Celtic are defending Premiership champions while Rangers won the SWPL 1 title last season
Sky Sports – This season, up to 48 Cinch Premiership matches will be available on Sky Sports’ flagship channels, including Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, along with at least five SWPL matches. From 2024/25, up to 60 Cinch Premiership will be live on Sky Sports, in addition to the SWPL.
Sky Sports News – Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Scottish football fans can enjoy Sky Sports News (channel 409) continuous editorial coverage of the Cinch Premiership and SWPL throughout the season.
Sky Sports Digital – Follow all the latest Scottish football news on SkySports.com and the app, including exclusive features and interviews, plus dedicated live blog coverage, in-game clips from matches live on Sky Sports and free highlights.
Sky Sports Social – As well as league coverage and visibility across all major Sky Sports social media channels, the bespoke Twitter channel @ScotlandSky will continue to be the home of all Scottish football content on Sky Sports.
Highlights show – Tune in each week for a dedicated Cinch Premiership roundup on Sky Sports Football.
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Sky Sports is the home of domestic football in the UK and Ireland, with over 400 games a season in the SPFL, SWPL, Premier League, WSL and EFL.
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