Sky have warned they are plotting a 'significant' crackdown on fans using 'dodgy' Fire Sticks to watch their programming without paying the subscription. Most British sports fans think it's fine to illegally stream live action, according to an industry report that was published this week. A Sky spokesperson said: 'At Sky, we invest significantly in protecting our content, which can include taking action against those who watch Sky without paying the proper subscription fee. In July, 36-year-old Stephen Woodward was jailed for three years after making £1.1million from three illegal streaming sites over a seven-year period. Following repeated alerts from the Premier League in recent years, there has been a major focus on tackling illegal streaming in the UK.

Source: Metro January 16, 2026 17:42 UTC