Paris Olympics viewers risk hefty fines if caught illegally streaming

With the 2024 Olympics in full swing, millions are tuning in to support their various teams in the Paris games. However, viewers, particularly for those in the UK face the downsized of illegally streaming the games on their devices.

According to reports, illegal streaming of the Olympic games could warrant  hefty fines if caught streaming the event. The BBC and Discovery Plus are offering comprehensive coverage, and a valid TV License is mandatory to watch the live action legally.

Failing to pay for a £169.50 TV License and the £3.99 Discovery app subscription could lead to serious penalties. The TV Licensing company, in collaboration with the BBC, has deployed ‘detector vans’ to identify households watching the Paris Olympics without a valid license.

“We have a database of approximately 31 million licensed and unlicensed addresses,” warns the TV Licensing company. “Our visiting officers can check if you have a license or not. If not, our fleet of detector vans can detect TV receiving equipment at targeted addresses within minutes.”

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If caught, your case could be referred to court, where magistrates might impose the following:

• A fine of up to £1,000
• A victim surcharge of 40% of the fine
• Prosecution costs of around £120 (for England, Wales, or Isle of Man)

In total, these costs could escalate to a staggering £1,520.