BBC extends deal to broadcast Scotland's international soccer matches
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

The BBC has renewed its broadcasting agreement with UEFA, ensuring that men's international soccer matches for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland will remain available live and free-to-air until June 2028. The agreement includes around 60 matches over the next two years, featuring this autumn's Nations League fixtures and Euro 2028 qualifiers. The BBC has been the exclusive broadcaster for international football involving these nations since March 2025 and has seen record audiences during recent World Cup qualifiers. Rhuanedd Richards, interim director of BBC Nations, emphasized the importance of these matches in uniting communities and showcasing national teams.
- •BBC continues live coverage of UEFA fixtures until June 2028.
- •About 60 international matches will be broadcast over the next two years.
- •Coverage includes Nations League and Euro 2028 qualifiers.
- •Record audiences were reported during World Cup qualifiers.
- •Matches will be available on BBC television, iPlayer, and Sounds.
- 4:00 PMBBC Football — BBC extends deal for Scotland games until June 2028
"Men's international games for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will continue to be broadcast on the BBC.
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