WWE Fans Watching Royal Rumble Issued £1000 Warning Even with Netflix Subscription
Paul, and Seth Rollins are just some of the huge names announced for the men’s match, with plenty of surprise entrants expected. The Royal Rumble will be the first premium live event to take place on Netflix since WWE signed a £4 billion deal with the streaming service.
The excitement all began with a stacked premiere episode of Monday Night Raw at Intuit Dome at the start of January. Fans outside of the United States can watch all of WWE’s premium live events, as well as weekly episodes of Raw, Smackdown, and NXT, live or on demand without any extra cost on top of their Netflix subscription. Plus, there’s an archive of classic moments for fans to enjoy and relive.
However, fans in the UK need to be aware of a crucial law if they plan to watch the Royal Rumble on Netflix. They must have a valid TV licence to watch any live content as it is broadcasted, including live streaming services. Failure to comply could lead to a fine of up to £1,000 plus court costs.
Daniel McAfee, Head of Legal Operations at Lawhive, emphasized that under UK law, a TV licence is required for any live television broadcast, regardless of the platform it is streamed on. McAfee reminded users to stay informed on licensing changes as more streaming platforms offer live broadcast options.
Netflix has made waves with live events, broadcasting the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight in November and featuring live NFL games over the Christmas period. So, UK viewers tuning in to the Royal Rumble on Netflix should make sure they are covered with a valid TV licence to avoid any unwanted fines.