Netflix users watching Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight issued urgent warning even if they have subscription

Netflix users have been given a warning ahead of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson - even if they have a subscription.

The Paul vs Tyson card is the first to be broadcast exclusively live by Netflix. It is taking place from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The ring walks were scheduled to take place at around 4am UK time, although that time will be pushed back as a result of the previous fights on the card.

One of the main advantages to the event being broadcast on Netflix is that it can be viewed by anyone with a new or existing subscription to the streaming platform, rather than fans having to pay an additional pay-per-view fee like with other boxing events.

While there are high-quality fights on beforehand, including Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano, there will be some viewers setting their alarms for 4am to tune in to Paul vs Tyson.

Those fans have now been sent a warning.

They will need to have paid for a TV licence in order to watch live on Netflix, say the BBC.

The rule is limited to live TV content on the streaming service, with the BBC telling LADbible earlier this year: "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 TV Licensing website defines the restriction as anything that is 'live on streaming services', including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.

Live TV is also included in this - although viewers are able to watch live TV on YouTube without a prompt.

Those who don't pay for a TV licence but still watch live TV could be prosecuted and face fines of up to £1,000. But there have been criticisms of that penalty, particularly for the vulnerable people, and the government are due to hold discussions over the enforcement of penalties.

How to watch Paul vs Tyson if you don't have Netflix

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