Scottish Premiership crowds reached a record total of over four million last season, with an average attendance of 17,903 fans per match. This marks a 3% increase from previous seasons and continues to highlight the strong fan support in Scottish football. Celtic secured their title with a thrilling final-day win at their home ground, Hampden Park, against Hearts, showcasing the intense competition and passion within the league. Scotland remains the European nation with the highest per capita attendance at football matches. With nearly 20 attendees per 1,000 residents, this figure is almost double that of the next closest country, Norway. According to UEFA data, around six million Scottish supporters watched men's matches during the 2025-26 season, with a significant portion of that number attending games in the lower leagues, domestic cup competitions, and European matches. Celtic, the league champions, were the only club outside Europe's top five leagues to achieve over one million home Premiership attendances. Meanwhile, Rangers surpassed the one million mark across all competitions, reflecting the strong fan base for both clubs. However, the data also reveals that just over two-thirds of all Premiership playing minutes last season were contributed by non-Scots, a figure significantly higher than the European average of 47%. Only Greece, Portugal, and Turkey had a lower percentage of locally trained players than Scotland. In response to these findings, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) has proposed measures to increase playing time for young players, aiming to develop local talent. These proposals will be considered by Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) clubs in a vote scheduled for November. The initiative highlights the ongoing efforts to balance the reliance on foreign talent with the development of homegrown players in Scottish football.