Written question asked by Tom Hayes (Labour) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Football: Broadcasting
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits for football supporters of allowing live domestic broadcasting of matches played at 3pm on Saturdays.
- Answer
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Article 48 of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Statutes, which facilitates the “3pm blackout” is voluntarily adopted by the Football Association (the FA) with the aim of protecting ticket sales for lower leagues in the football pyramid.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 32262
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Broadcasting Football
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- 2026-10-20 10:22:18 +0100
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