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Sports: Broadcasting

Commons · Question 93278 · Tabled 20 Nov 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 28 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions have taken place with broadcasters on improving access to live sports coverage for people without subscription services.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 28 Nov 2025

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring access to live sporting events so that they can be enjoyed by a wide audience. However, this must also be balanced with the ability of sports National Governing Bodies and rightsholders to generate reve...