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Topics: NFL, Super Bowl
John McDougall
Millions will tune in to watch the Super Bowl but NFL fans in the UK have been issued with a warning they could be fined £1,000 if they do not have the correct paperwork in order.
The Kansas City Chiefs - which includes pop star Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce - will face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.
The Chiefs are seeking to win their third Super Bowl title in succession following triumphs in their past two seasons.
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They beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 last year and the Eagles 38-35 the campaign before, meaning this weekend's encounter is the second time in three years the two teams have met in the NFL showpiece.
Not only will eyes be on the action on the American football field across the four quarters, but many will also be tuning in to watch the entertainment provided by the iconic and famous Super Bowl half-time show.
This year, rapper Kendrick Lamar is among the headliners and will be joined by SZA, with no other acts confirmed as of yet.
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It will be the second time Lamar has appeared as the Super Bowl half-time entertainment, having been part of the 2022 edition which also included Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige.
NFL fans on both sides of the Atlantic and indeed around the world will be tuning in to see who emerges victorious in New Orleans.
In 2024, more than 3.4 million Brits tuned in live overnight to watch last year's showcase and it is available to watch on free-to-air channels, with ITV1 and ITVX having the broadcasting rights on this side of the Atlantic.
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Super Bowl LIX broadcast rights also belong to Sky Sports and DAZN for those who pay for those subscription services, so NFL fans will also be able to watch the game on these platforms too.
But those who are intending to watch the event are being warned they face a fine of £1,000 if they do not have a TV Licence in place, which is a necessary legal requirement for those who end up watching live TV of any kind.
This also counts for live on-demand content such as on YouTube, Netflix, BBC iPlayer, live events, and ITVX.
Daniel McAfee, Head of Legal Operations at Lawhive, said: "Under UK law, any live television broadcast requires a valid TV licence, regardless of the streaming platform."
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A TV licensing spokesperson previously said that the service 'has a duty to enforce the law when there is evidence that someone has avoided paying for a TV Licence'.