UK government proposes legislation to keep sports free on streaming services
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The UK government is proposing new legislation aimed at preserving free access to streaming and catch-up rights for major sporting events, including the World Cup. This initiative seeks to prevent these events from being placed behind paywalls for UK viewers. If enacted, the legislation could ensure that fans continue to enjoy these key events without a subscription fee. The proposal marks an ongoing effort to secure public access to high-profile sports amid rising streaming costs.
- •Government plans new legislation for sports streaming rights.
- •Proposal includes major events like the World Cup.
- •Aims to keep events free for UK viewers.
- •Targets paywall restrictions on public access to sports.
- •Legislation reflects concerns over rising streaming costs.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Proposals to keep 'crown jewel' sports free on streaming services
- 9:33 PMBBC Sport — Proposals to keep 'crown jewel' sports free on streaming services
"The government is proposing new legislation to prevent streaming and catch-up rights to some of the world's biggest sporting events - including the World Cup - being put behind a paywall for UK viewers.
"The government is proposing new legislation to prevent streaming and catch-up rights to some of the world's biggest sporting events - including the World Cup - being put behind a paywall for UK viewers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:33 PMProposals to keep 'crown jewel' sports free on streaming services
The government is proposing new legislation to prevent streaming and catch-up rights to some of the world's biggest sporting events - including the World Cup - being put behind a paywall for UK viewers.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 9:33 PMProposals to keep 'crown jewel' sports free on streaming services
The government is proposing new legislation to prevent streaming and catch-up rights to some of the world's biggest sporting events - including the World Cup - being put behind a paywall for UK viewers.
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