The Liberal Democrats have proposed an amendment to the Football Governance Bill to ensure that at least 10 Premier League matches are available on free-to-air television. This legislation aims to create an independent football regulator for overseeing the men's professional game. If the amendment is accepted, the regulator would be tasked with ensuring key matches, including the League Cup Final and play-off finals, are broadcast on accessible channels. This proposal aligns with previous reforms in Spain aimed at increasing public access to top-tier sports.
The Liberal Democrats have submitted an amendment to the ongoing Football Governance Bill, aiming to make at least 10 Premier League matches available on free-to-air TV each season.
If accepted, the Lib Dem amendment would task the new regulator with ensuring that select top-tier matches, along with the League Cup Final and play-off finals, are shown on free-to-access channels.
Currently, the UK operates a 'listed events' regime that guarantees major sporting occasions remain accessible to the public without a subscription, whereas Premier League games have been behind paywalls.
Max Wilkinson MP supports the proposal, urging all MPs to back the amendment to eliminate the paywall and make Premier League games available to the public on free-to-air channels.
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