Premiership 3pm TV blackout could be SCRAPPED as SPFL ‘offer’ broadcasters chance to snap up all top flight fixtures

The governing body as opening up talks about the future deal - with changes coming up in 2029.

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:17 PM

Key Things to Know

The SPFL could scrap the 3pm TV blackout under its next domestic broadcast deal starting from 2029-30.
Broadcasters have been given an option to bid for live rights to all matches.
The 3pm blackout rule has been in place since 1960 to protect lower-league match attendances.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The SPFL has given broadcasters the option to bid for live rights to all matches starting from the 2029-30 season. According to a report by Sport Business, this move could result in the traditional 3pm Saturday TV blackout being scrapped if an acceptable offer is made.

The blackout rule has been in effect since the 1960s to protect lower-league attendances. The SPFL is reportedly confident that soccer authorities across Scotland, England, and Ireland will not apply blocked broadcast hours from 2029-30.

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