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    Home - Streaming - Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine
    Streaming Updated:June 2, 2025

    Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine

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    Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine

    Cliff Notes – Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine

    • Disney+ will stream all UEFA Women’s Champions League matches live from October 2025, but viewers must have a TV licence to avoid fines.
    • Streaming on-demand content remains free of the TV licence requirement, but live broadcasts necessitate compliance to avoid a potential £1,000 penalty.
    • The TV licence fee has increased to £174.50, covering various BBC services, and is essential for watching live content on any streaming platform.

    Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine

    Disney+ users are at risk of a big fine if they don’t follow this one rule.

    For the next five years, the streaming platform will possess the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe, as announced last month.

    However, if football fans wish to tune in, they’ll have to check one key detail.

    From October, Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream every match.

    There’ll be no additional cost to their monthly fee, provided they have a TV licence.

    Even though you are not watching the games on channels such as BBC, a licence is still required when viewing live television.

    ‘Live broadcasts require a TV licence’

    Yes, even on Disney+.

    English club Arsenal WFC win the UEFA Champions League

    If you are caught streaming live content without a license, you could receive an unwelcome £1,000 fine.

    Don’t worry, these restrictions won’t impact the rest of the Disney+ experience, as on-demand content – aka, not live – can still be viewed without a TV licence and for no extra cost.

    Making the announcement at the end of May, Disney+ said: ‘Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe from next season, allowing fans to watch every match live at no extra cost.’

    They explained that this ‘follows a five-year deal in which The Walt Disney Company has secured live rights to the competition from 2025/26 to 2029/30.’

    ‘As the only place fans can watch all live matches in the competition, coverage on Disney+ will launch in October 2025, marking a new era for the UEFA Women’s Champions League with the introduction of the 18-team League phase format,’ explained the streamer.

    Disney+ has rights for the Women’s Champions League

    ‘Bringing more excitement, unpredictability and bigger clashes from the League phase through to the 2026 Final at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, all 75 matches in the competition will be live streamed on Disney+.’

    Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, commented: ‘The UEFA Women’s Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication, and passion.

    ‘Bringing this incredible tournament to Disney+ customers and audiences speaks to our commitment to delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic Entertainment.

    ‘As women’s football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we’re proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost.’

    More streaming giants have acquired the rights to live broadcasts in recent years, though, meaning it’s essential you check you can take part in the fun without being stung.

    For example, in March, Netflix subscribers were given a warning ahead of the premiere of Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney.

    Sporting content can only be viewed on streaming sites if you pay the licence fee

    Marking the streamer’s first-ever late-night talk show, it aired live from the US with the comedian at the helm, with viewers needing a TV licence to watch without the risk of repercussions.

    Similarly, Netflix recently acquired the rights to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, plus several WWE shows.

    At the time, the rules were reiterated.

    A spokesperson said: ‘A TV licence is needed to watch live content on streaming services, watch or record a TV programme on any channel, and when using BBC iPlayer.

    ‘Further information is available on the TV licensing website or via the customer services team, who can help with any queries.’

    As for how much a TV licence sets you back, the figure increased on April 1.

    This took the total from £169.50 to £174.50, which you can either pay in monthly instalments of £14.12 or pay in one go.

    The price change was set by the government, and the raise was confirmed last November by the Secretary of State.

    This money is used to pay for eight national TV channels plus regional TV services, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, 56 radio stations, the BBC website, BBC World Service, and BBC apps.

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    Savanah is the Fashion news correspondent for WTX News. She has over 15 years experience in journalism and communications on a range of organisations, with roles that range from Reporting and Editorial to Brand Account Manager and production roles. She regularly writes features in Middle eastern Fashion and the latest trends coming through the world of fashion.

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