BBC signs new SPL deal but loses exclusive radio rights 16/04/2010 |
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The BBC has agreed a new two-year broadcast deal with the Scottish Premier League but has lost the exclusive radio commentary rights in Scotland.
BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 5 Live are currently the only domestic radio stations broadcasting live coverage of SPL matches, but from next season commercial radio will once again be allowed to compete with the corporation when it comes to live SPL coverage.
The SPL said the new BBC deal, which runs to the end of the 2011/12 season, will offer more free-to-air coverage than ever before. A weekly television highlights show has been retained, with more clips to be made available via the BBC's website and on the iPlayer on-demand service.
Neil Doncaster, the chief executive of the SPL, added: "It is important for the ongoing promotion of our league that we have high-quality terrestrial coverage and we have managed to secure this for football fans in Scotland.
It is essential that we continue to deliver significant investment into the SPL which will help finance our clubs' plans over the coming seasons."
A spokesman for the SPL stressed that no commercial radio deal is yet in place, although it is believed the Glasgow-based Radio Clyde would look to regain commentary rights if it can meet increased production costs.
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