BBC ALBA festive sports schedule

We’re delighted to announce a jam-packed schedule of sport on BBC ALBA over Christmas and New Year.

From our Nemeton base in Scotland, we will be producing coverage of six exciting football and rugby matches to keep you entertained through the holidays.

See full schedule below:

* PRO14 - Edinburgh v Glasgow - 23/12/2017, 17:00, BBC ALBA
* SPFL Premiership - Hamilton v Kilmarnock - 27/12/2017, 22:00, BBC ALBA
* SPFL Premiership - Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian - 30/12/2017, 18:00, BBC ALBA
* SPFL Championship - Greenock Morton v St Mirren - 02/01/2018, 14:50, BBC ALBA
* PRO14 - Edinburgh v Southern Kings - 05/01/2018, 19:25, BBC ALBA
* PRO14 - Zebre v Glasgow - 06/01/2018, 15:25, BBC ALBA

This week, our interview package highlights Mike Blair, a skills coach for Glasgow Warriors. In our feature, Mike reflects on his experience of playing in the 1872 Cup for ten years as an Edinburgh scrum half. Watch a teaser clip here and the full interview as part of the Edinburgh v Glasgow broadcast on Saturday 23rd December at 17:00 on BBC ALBA.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!