Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 39978

Streaming: Sports

Tabled: 20 March 2025

Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Richard Foord

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to prevent streaming platforms from monopolising digital sports content.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Government is keen to ensure that key sporting events remain available to watch for free in years to come.The Media Act 2024 includes several important reforms to the listed events regime. In particular, it closes the potential ‘streamer loophole’ tha...

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