Premier League lands 'game-changing' court order in war on illegal streaming according to : The Telegraph

The blocking order means that UK Internet Service Providers will be required to prevent people from watching illegal streams of Premier League matches. Kodi boxes are not illegal in themselves but they do not restrict which software can be used, so users can download apps in order to watch illegal streams. The Premier League has been handed a boost in its battle against illicit streaming after the High Court issued a blocking order that aims to stop people watching matches illegally. The league described it as a "game-changer" in its battle against illegal streaming, which undermines official rights holders Sky and BT, who paid more than £5bn for the rights to show live matches across three seasons. The clampdown comes after a rise in so-called 'Kodi' devices that let people watch sport and films for free using a wireless set-top box.




That saw more than 5,000 server IP addresses blocked that had previously been streaming Premier League content. Image copyright Getty ImagesThe Premier League has been awarded a High Court order for the forthcoming 2017-18 season, which will help it combat the illegal streaming of games. "It will allow us to quickly and effectively block and disrupt the illegal broadcast of Premier League football via any means, including so called 'pre-loaded Kodi boxes'. Sky and BT Sport hold the live rights for Premier League football. "The protection of our copyright, and the investment made by our broadcast partners, is hugely important to the Premier League and the future health of English football."

Premier League Kodi Box court ruling means anyone who illegally streams football matches could have their internet connection cut off

The High Court has issued a "blocking order" which will force internet service providers to shut down servers which are broadcasting footie matches. The latest block will be in place for the entire 2017/18 Premier League season. What is a 'Kodi box'? "It will allow us to quickly and effectively block and disrupt the illegal broadcast of Premier League football via any means, including so called 'pre-loaded Kodi boxes'. Premier League Director of Legal Services, Kevin Plumb, said: "This blocking order is a game-changer in our efforts to tackle the supply and use of illicit streams of our content.


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