free-to-air
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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While some current PDC tournaments are screened on free-to-air TV in Britain, the World Darts Championship is shown exclusively by Sky, which requires a paid subscription.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
Last year they agreed a deal to share live coverage again in 2026 and 2030, ensuring the World Cup remained on free-to-air television.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
"We have Australian content requirements on free-to-air television and pay television, but until now, there has been no guarantee that we could see our own stories on streaming services," Burke said.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
"Bringing professional boxing back to primetime BBC television, free-to-air, and to our extensive digital platforms is an exciting moment for us and hopefully for boxing fans," said Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025
The new clause would have also required the League Cup final, and the Championship, League One and League Two play-off finals to be free-to-air.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
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