PA MediaFootball bosses are “delighted” a deal has been agreed for Scotland’s men’s international football matches to be broadcast live on the BBC.
BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine said there will be “free-to-air access to all Scotland’s international matches” in the run-up to the World Cup in 2026.
The news comes after Ms Valentine told MPs in January that talks were taking place to allow the broadcaster to show crucial games.
There have been calls from politicians of all parties for the national team’s games to be available for fans to watch without having to pay fees or subscriptions.
Ms Valentine said: “I’m so excited that millions of Scotland fans will now be able to enjoy free-to-air access to all Scotland’s international matches.
“Bringing our audience together is at the heart of BBC Scotland’s work and I know nothing ignites passion here more than live international football.
“We’ve been working on this agreement since I started as director last autumn and it was crystal-clear from day one that people across Scotland wanted to see their national team back live on free-to-air television.
“I’m delighted we’ve been able to deliver.”
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