Champions League final still not free to air despite pressure
TNT Sports has decided to keep the Champions League final behind a paywall, rejecting calls from fans and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make the match free-to-air. This marks the first time the final will not be available on free television since the competition's inception in 1992.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the tension between commercial broadcasting rights and the public interest in accessing major sporting events, as well as the limits of political influence on private media decisions.
Champions League final: How to watch and why it isn't free to air - BBC Sport
The article presents both the fans' and the Prime Minister's desire for free access alongside the reality of the rights holder's commercial autonomy.
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