19 hours Ago By [email protected] (James Rodger, Catherine Addison-Swan)
Any households who are planning to tune in to certain shows on streaming platforms in the New Year have been warned to make sure they are following TV License laws. Many may just think of the BBC when they think of the TV Licence, but it actually covers a lot more - including all TV channels from ITV and Channel 4 to international channels, as well as Pay TV services such as Sky, and even live TV on streaming services like YouTube and Amazon Prime Video. Viewers have been reminded of this fact with popular streaming service Netflix set to become the home of WWE programming in early 2025 - including premium live events.
WWE Raw is coming on January 6, followed by WWE NXT on January 7 and WWE SmackDown on January 10, with viewers reminded that TV Licence rules cover watching, recording and downloading all forms of live television. "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," a spokesperson told BirminghamLive . A TV Licence now costs £169.
50 per year and can be paid in monthly instalments, although some households will be eligible for discounts including if you are aged 74 and over and receiving Pension Credit, if you live in a care home or sheltered accommodation, or if you are severely sight impaired. However, if you don't have a TV Licence when you should, you could be slapped with a fine of up to £1,000. While all live events on Netflix are included in subscription plans, including select WWE programming, you will still need to make sure you have a TV Licence if you are planning to watch any shows live.
The TV Licence website advises: "Paying for a Netflix subscription grants you access to a large and varied catalogue of movies, series, documentaries and more. "Paying for a TV Licence lets you legally watch and record TV on any channel via a range of TV services, including Sky, Freeview, Virgin and Freesat. With a TV Licence, you can also watch live on streaming services (e.
g. Amazon Prime and Channel 4) and access the full suite of award-winning movies, series and documentaries on BBC iPlayer. "Some households enjoy having access to Netflix as well as being covered by a licence.
Other households prefer to only pay for a TV Licence to watch live on TV and streaming services, including iPlayer, on any device." WWE episodes will be available to watch immediately after the live stream. If watching live isn't supported on your device, these events are available a few days later for you to watch any time on Netflix, like other titles - more information on the upcoming programming can be found on the Netflix website .
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