Plymouth licensee fined £14k for illegal Sky Sports screening
On March 27th, 2025, Vahid Babolhavaeji, the licensee of the Premiere Bar and Grill in Plymouth, Devon, was found guilty of illegally broadcasting Sky Sports football matches without a valid commercial subscription. He was ordered to pay £14,000 in fines and costs. The prosecution was brought by FACT, an intellectual property protection organization, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding broadcasting rights. Sara Stewart, Head of Compliance at Sky Business, emphasized that such illegal activities undermine legitimate subscribers and warned that venues engaging in unauthorized broadcasts risk significant legal consequences.
