The Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Everton on October 19, 2024, was not televised in the United Kingdom due to the longstanding “3 p.m. blackout” rule. This regulation prohibits the live broadcast of English football matches between 2:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on Saturdays to protect attendances at lower-league games .
Consequently, the match was only available to watch live in person at Portman Road. Fans who were unable to attend had to wait for match highlights, which were later made available on platforms like Sky Sports’ YouTube channel .(VAVEL.com – Live Sports)
Despite the blackout, international fans could access the game through various streaming services. For instance, in the United States, viewers could use a VPN to access their usual streaming platforms, while in Canada, FuboTV provided coverage .(Tom’s Guide)
The match itself was delayed by 15 minutes due to turnstile issues at Portman Road, which affected fans’ entry into the stadium .(The Star)
