Laliga offers €50 reward for reporting illegal football streaming bars
Laliga's crackdown on illegal iptv streaming
LaLiga, the Spanish professional football league, is intensifying its fight against illegal IPTV streaming, particularly in bars and public spaces. The league, led by Javier Tebas, is taking a more aggressive approach to combat piracy, directly engaging citizens in the effort. This new strategy aims to supplement existing legal actions and technological measures designed to block illegal streams and websites.
Accusations against bars and public transmissions
LaLiga has formally accused bars of facilitating illegal football broadcasts using IPTV services. Previously, the league relied on blocking entire IP addresses, which often impacted legitimate websites. This new approach focuses on targeting the specific locations where the illegal activity occurs, minimizing disruption to legal services like Movistar Plus+.
Citizen reporting program and rewards
To encourage public participation, LaLiga has launched a citizen reporting program. Individuals who report bars engaging in illegal IPTV streaming will receive a reward of €50. This incentive is part of LaLiga's broader collaborative strategy aimed at curbing football piracy. The program is designed to leverage the collective awareness of football fans to identify and address illegal broadcasting locations.
Program details and deadline
The reward program is currently active and will continue until a maximum of 1,000 validated reports are received or until February 28, 2026, whichever comes first. LaLiga emphasizes that this measure is a deterrent, acknowledging that it won't eliminate all instances of illegal football streaming, but believes it will significantly reduce the problem. It's a strategic move to combat the widespread issue.
Reporting requirements: evidence and guidelines
To successfully report an illegal broadcast, citizens must submit specific photographic evidence. This includes clear photos of the television displaying the football match, a photo of the bar's exterior, and a photo of the bar's interior showing the television. Importantly, photos must not contain any personal data or identifiable individuals. Only four rewards will be given per location, and previously verified locations are ineligible.
- Required Photos: Match on TV, Exterior of Bar, Interior of Bar (showing TV)
- Restrictions: No personal data, no identifiable individuals
- Reward Limit: 4 rewards per location
- Eligibility: Must be 18+ and a resident of Spain
Laliga's continued efforts and vpn blocking
Beyond the citizen reporting program, LaLiga continues its efforts to combat piracy through other means, including recent advancements in VPN blocking technology within Spain. The league aims to make it more difficult for individuals to circumvent geo-restrictions and access illegal streams. LaLiga encourages users to report any suspected illegal activity and emphasizes the importance of supporting legal broadcasting platforms.
Movistar plus+ offer and price increases
Coinciding with this crackdown, Movistar Plus+, the official broadcaster of LaLiga, is offering an attractive promotional package for football fans before planned price increases in March. This is part of LaLiga’s strategy to encourage fans to opt for legal, high-quality streaming services, further reducing the demand for illegal IPTV options. The league hopes the combination of enforcement and appealing legal alternatives will ultimately diminish football piracy.