Amazon Fire Stick users have been urged to avoid making an expensive error when watching new Netflix content. It comes as the streaming giant secured a major sporting contract to air WWE wrestling matches
It’s vital that fans recognise that watching any live broadcast in the UK legally requires a TV Licence. Without one, viewers could be hit with a fine up to £1,000, Wales Online has reported.
Ahead of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight on Netflix, a TV Licensing spokesperson clarified: “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.” The current cost for a TV Licence is set at £169.50, and it’s mandatory even if you’re recording live TV to view later.
TV Licensing confirmed that on-demand content is generally exempt from licence requirements, except when using BBC iPlayer. People can see if they do not need a TV License by checking online.
Netflix is said to have shelled out over $5bn (£4bn) to secure rights to WWE programs such as Raw. This includes a deal to offer Netflix subscribers with additional archive material, a BBC report claims.
The upcoming episode of Raw, set to air on January 13, will be held in San Jose, California and will feature a match between Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria to crown the first WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion. Other matches include Sheamus vs Ludwig Kaiser, Damian Priest vs Finn Bálor in a street fight, and Chad Gable against an unknown opponent.
Due to the time differences, fans in the UK will have to tune in during the early hours of Tuesday morning, January 14. The prevous episode lasted for three hours, meaning British fans could have stayed up until 4am watching.
Netflix will be broadcasting numerous live WWE events to the UK throughout the year. It includes the Royal Rumble in February, the Elimination Chamber on March 1, WrestleMania in April, and SummerSlam in August.