Published: 8 April 2024
Consultation closes: 6 May 2024
Status: Closed (pending statement)
Ofcom has received a request from the BBC for consent to broadcast exclusive live coverage of the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final in 2024, 2025 and 2026 (“the Finals”). The 2024 Final is due to take place on Saturday 8 June 2024.
The Rugby League Challenge Cup Final is designated as a Group A listed event for the purposes of the Broadcasting Act 1996. Under the Act, Ofcom’s consent is needed for exclusive live coverage of listed events.
Ofcom is provisionally minded to grant this consent for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Finals, subject to considering any comments received in response to this consultation.
Responding to this consultation
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Contact information
Address
Listed Events
Ofcom
Riverside House
2A Southwark Bridge Road
London SE1 9HA
Email: listedevents@ofcom.org.uk