Celtic vs Inverness CT in June 3’s Scottish Cup Final will NOT be broadcast to a UK-wide audience after its controversial 5:30pm kick-off move.
The decision to change the kick-off time from 3pm – that would have clashed with the FA Cup between Man United and Man City – has caused uproar and ScotRail have been forced to put on special services so some Inverness fans can get home post-match. Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell admitted in recent broadcast interviews that it wasn't an ideal scenario.
However, he did concede they "took the decision that the best thing was to delay the kick-off time to 5.30pm to give it the best opportunity to be seen across the UK". That looks likely to fall down, as BBC scheduling shows that they will broadcast GARDEN RESCUE instead of the Hampden showpiece, beginning at 5:35pm following the Wembley conclusion. BBC One Scotland's schedule for that date is not yet available.
