New SPFL Player launches to offer supporters live coverage of non top-flight matches

The SPFL has launched a new live domestic streaming offering which will see the league produce and broadcast William Hill Championship, League 1 & 2 matches outside blocked hours on behalf of clubs on a pay-per-view basis.

Coverage will begin with live coverage of all William Hill League 1 and League 2 matches taking place this Saturday, 15 August.

The SPFL Player can be accessed via www.spflplayer.com and will soon be available within the UK and Ireland on all app stores. It will stream league matches across the three divisions not already aired by BBC Scotland or BBC ALBA on matchdays where broadcast blocked hours are not applicable.

Matches in William Hill League 1 and 2 are available to purchase this Saturday, due to the reduced league card around the Premier Sports Cup last 16.

The move follows the successful trial by the SPFL in May, which saw every single William Hill SPFL play-off match broadcast live for the first time, and positive discussions with clubs around looking at new ways to further improve the delivery of live matches.

A 24-hour pass to watch your club’s match costs £10.99 and is available for fans in the UK and Ireland, plus supporters will be able to view all of the non-top-flight league matches taking place that day on catch up.

Non-blocked hour dates for this season include 15 August, 12 September, 26 September, 14

November, 27 March and 1 May, plus further potential dates to be confirmed in due course.

Further details will be provided on which games can be purchased on the SPFL Player as the

season progresses.