Christmas simply received higher as Netflix has revealed none apart from Beyonce will carry out the half-time present within the Christmas Day NFL sport however there’s an enormous catch.
Netflix have confirmed they may live-stream the Houston Texans sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium globally.
This would be the first time the Love On High icon performs her Grammy-nominated album Cowboy Carter dwell for thousands and thousands of followers around the globe.
Nevertheless, British followers may must suppose twice about watching the present because it may really land you a hefty £1,000 high-quality.
No, it’s not Netflix including additional charges once more; it’s really your TV licence (or lack of it) that would catch you out.
Many people have ditched the seemingly old style licence within the age of streaming as it isn’t required for on-demand exhibits.
Whereas the TV licence is thought extra as a price for watching the BBC, it covers all dwell programmes no matter platform or system.
The official TV Licence web site FAQ clearly states: ‘If you’re watching a TV programme dwell on Netflix, it’s worthwhile to be lined by a TV Licence.’
Subsequently even in the event you don’t normally want one for binge-watching exhibits like No one Desires This and Outerbounds, you’ll for Beyonce as it’s dwell.
Unhealthy information for anybody who watched Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson combat because it aired since you may now be on the hook for that exact same high-quality.
In keeping with the streamer over 60million households tuned in worldwide, with viewers reporting crashes resulting from overwhelming demand.
Whereas it’s unclear what number of of these have been UK households, anybody who didn’t purchase a TV licence beforehand may nonetheless be taken to courtroom.
Fortunately, you’re not going to be imprisoned for not having a TV licence however you possibly can be for non-payment of the £1,000 high-quality, which might additionally end in a felony file.
Followers could have been prepared to pay a whole lot to see the Renaissance Tour when it got here to the UK however this is likely to be a step too far.
At the moment, a color TV licence is ready by the federal government at £169.50 per yr but it surely’s £110 cheaper in the event you’re prepared to observe in black and white.
If coughing up £159 simply to observe Beyonce’s probably lower than 20-minute set is just a little steep, there are some methods round this.
The simplest strategy to keep away from any nasty authorized points is to easily not watch the present dwell, the sport ought to stay on Netflix after airing so will likely be on-demand and exempt.
Should you’re solely expecting Beyonce, look ahead to full clips to seem on-line (which probably received’t take lengthy) and watch these as a substitute.
The XO hitmaker’s final half-time present was in 2016 when she joined Bruno Mars and Coldplay for the Tremendous Bowl efficiency.
Beyonce’s half-time present – and the accompanying NFL sport – will air on Christmas Day at 9.30pm GMT on Netflix.
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