Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Protect the 6 Nations Championship & Ensure Live Free to Air Broadcast
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
The 6N is a UK sporting icon, steeped in history & culture. We believe it fuels national pride, unites communities, inspires male and female youth and is crucial for social cohesion. We think maintaining free-to-air TV in the UK market would ensure equitable access, vital for a healthy nation.
We urge the UK Culture Secretary to:
* Recognise the 6 Nations' national interest as a “crown jewel” sport
* Ensure live free-to-air access for all UK citizens
We believe live free-to-air 6 Nations access will:
* Promote social inclusion
* Support grassroots rugby
* Safeguard this iconic sporting event's cultural heritage
* Recognise the 6 Nations' national interest as a “crown jewel” sport
* Ensure live free-to-air access for all UK citizens
We believe live free-to-air 6 Nations access will:
* Promote social inclusion
* Support grassroots rugby
* Safeguard this iconic sporting event's cultural heritage
Timeline
| 4 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
4 Apr 2025
Closed
4 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 24 Aug 2026.