Petition · past parliament

Stop media charging for football games while covid ban is in force

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Force free games onto tv media stop monopoly price fixing extorting the national game and fans putting lives at risk spreading virus
When fans start socialising to cover cost in each others homes dispite rule of 6 , because thats what will happen illegal or not
Only ones with power to stop this extortionate behaviour by premier league, sky.sports bt.sport etc

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for broadcasters and the organisers.

Timeline

10 Oct 2020 Petition opened for signatures
28 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Oct 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.