Serie A returns: BBC secures landmark free-to-air deal for key stars
The BBC has secured a rights package to show live Serie A matches featuring Scottish internationals like Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour free-to-air.
Sunday showcase kicks off coverage
Fans can watch the Italian top flight without a subscription thanks to a new eight-match package focused on the heavy Scottish contingent abroad.
Coverage begins on BBC Alba this Sunday as two international teammates go head-to-head.
Striker Che Adams welcomes midfielder Lewis Ferguson to the Stadio Olimpico Grande as Torino host Bologna at 17:00 GMT.
The visitors arrive sitting three points and three places above their 13th-placed hosts.
Despite a strong European showing against Celtic and Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Rossoblu are desperate to halt a run of five consecutive domestic defeats.
Torino have struggled for consistency themselves, managing just one victory in their last five outings.
A golden generation in Italy
Future broadcasts will spotlight the Napoli duo of McTominay and Gilmour.
The former Brighton midfielder is reportedly nearing a return to fitness following a frustrated four-month spell on the sidelines.
The agreement also covers matches involving Udinese’s Lennon Miller, Sassuolo defender Josh Doig, and Hellas Verona’s recent recruit Kieron Bowie.
It marks a historic high for Scottish representation in Calcio, a tally that would be even higher if not for Liam Henderson’s presence in Serie B.
‘Hugely exciting time’
Margaret Cameron, director of content at Alba, highlighted the significance of the deal ahead of the national team’s summer campaign.
“This is a great opportunity for fans in Scotland to see these games free-to-air and enjoy watching the fantastic Scottish talent in Serie A in the run up to the World Cup.”
Presenter Alex O’Henley believes the sheer volume of talent exporting their skills to the peninsula represents a unique period for the nation.
“With the World Cup finals only a few months away, it’s a hugely exciting time for Scottish fans to be following the fortunes of our players in Italy.”