Westminster has “failed” Scotland fans by not ensuring the national team’s football matches are all shown on free-to-air TV, SNP depute leader Keith Brown has said. While supporters will be able to watch Steve Clarke’s team take on hosts Germany in the opening match of Euro 2024 on STV on Friday night, qualifying games for the tournament were not screened on terrestrial channels. Mr Brown said this contrasted with the situation elsewhere in the UK, with all the England and Wales games free to view for fans.
With laws over broadcasting reserved to Westminster, he said SNP MPs will push for “free access to our national sport” for all matches involving the men’s and women’s teams. It all kicks-off tomorrow, but before that take a look back on the journey that got us to @EURO2024 ? Watch ‘Die Reise: Scotland’s Journey to EURO 2024’ now ⤵️ #EURO2024 — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 13, 2024 Mr Brown said: “Ensuring games remain behind extortionate paywalls, it’s crystal clear that Westminster has failed Scotland fans. “The Scotland national team is the pride of the nation and this is an incredible time for our country – we’re all looking forward to watching them win the Euros later next month.
“The whole country will be able to enjoy Steve Clarke and his players taking to the field at Euro 2024 this summer, with every game on free-to-air TV. “But the Tartan Army shouldn’t just get to watch these games for free – just like in.