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Games currently cannot be shown live between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday

ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondent

The first tentative steps to end the 3pm television blackout have been taken by Scottish football as it seeks offers for the next broadcast cycle.

The SPFL has said that it is "flexible about the number of games" that will form part of the new deal, which will kick in from the 2029-30 season.

BBC Sport understands this includes the possibility that broadcasters could bid to show all matches live - including those shown on a Saturday afternoon.