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Govt Extends Free-to-Air to Streaming World Cup, Olympics

6/22/2026

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The government will extend free-to-air rules to streaming and on-demand World Cup and other major sports coverage.
A bill will force public-service broadcasters to obtain digital rights for events.
The list adds the Olympics, FA Cup final, Grand National and Wimbledon finals.
Lisa Nandy said changes protect families watching late-night kick-offs and keep historic moments free.
The government says list balances access with organisers’ income and excludes the Six Nations.

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The government will extend free-to-air rules to streaming and on-demand World Cup and other major sports coverage.
A bill will force public-service broadcasters to obtain digital rights for events.
The list adds the Olympics, FA Cup final, Grand National and Wimbledon finals.
Lisa Nandy said changes protect families watching late-night kick-offs and keep historic moments free.
The government says list balances access with organisers’ income and excludes the Six Nations.