For the first time, every single SPFL play-off match will be broadcast live. This is part of a new SPFL live streaming offering.
The SPFL online platform, accessible via the Premier Sports website and Premier Sports Player app, will stream every play-off match not already shown live by Sky Sports, BBC Scotland or BBC ALBA.
Enhanced Broadcast for Play-off Games
The service will provide an enhanced broadcast of games from across the William Hill Championship, William Hill League 1 and Pyramid (League 2) play-off competitions. The pyramid play-off between Edinburgh City and Brora Rangers will also be included.
These developments follow positive discussions between the SPFL and clubs. The aim was to find new ways of making these crucial end-of-season matches available for live coverage.
How to Watch the Play-offs
Fans can watch each game on a PPV basis for £9.99 per match. All matches will be available to buy via the Premier Sports Player, accessible from all app stores or online at Premier Sports.
The William Hill Premiership quarter finals and semi-finals will continue to be shown live on BBC Scotland. The William Hill Premiership play-off final will be exclusively live on Sky Sports. BBC ALBA will continue to show exclusive live coverage of both legs of each of the William Hill Championship and William Hill League 1 play-off finals.
SPFL Chief Executive’s Statement
Neil Doncaster, SPFL group chief executive, commented on the announcement. He said they were really pleased to be announcing that every SPFL play-off match will be broadcast live for the first time.
He added that the play-offs have delivered some of the most dramatic and memorable moments in the SPFL in recent years. The SPFL has been working closely with clubs to ensure they can make them available to as wide an audience as possible.
Doncaster also stated that this new platform offers an innovative and flexible new way for fans to follow the best of the action. It also provides an enhanced broadcast quality for these matches.
He thanked the clubs and Premier Sports for their support in making this possible and wished all the clubs involved the very best for what promises to be a hugely exciting set of matches.
Upcoming William Hill Premiership Play-off Matches
- Tuesday May 5: William Hill Premiership play-off quarter-final, 1st leg Dunfermline Athletic v Arbroath, Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm
- Friday May 8: William Hill Premiership play-off quarter-final, 2nd leg Arbroath v Dunfermline Athletic, Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.30pm
- Tuesday May 12: William Hill Premiership play-off semi-final, 1st leg Arbroath or Dunfermline Athletic v Partick Thistle, Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm
- Friday May 15: William Hill Premiership play-off semi-final, 2nd leg Partick Thistle v Arbroath or Dunfermline Athletic, Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm
The William Hill Premiership play-off final, 1st leg between Partick Thistle or Arbroath or Dunfermline Athletic v 11th in Premiership will be live on Sky Sports, kick-off 8.00pm on Thursday May 21. The 2nd leg will be on Monday May 25.