Prevent the Premier League from creating PPV (pay-per-view) events.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the government to protect our national sport (Football) from the monopoly of BT and Sky Sports who are using the pandemic and lack of event attendance to cash in by moving scheduled match broadcasts to PPV.

Football is the one of the foundations of modern UK culture. Over recent years it has grown increasingly expensive for fans to follow their teams as media giants such as Sky and BT monopolise the tv rights and move games behind a pay-wall. Access to these games often comes at a significant cost to households many of which are struggling in light of the recent pandemic. Rather than giving back to customers during a difficult time these media giants have seen an opportunity to monetise further.

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 footballing authorities.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Oct 2020

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