Tom Waes vehemently opposes the proposed changes to football broadcasting rights, expressing his frustration with the increasing fragmentation of match access for fans.The Belgian actor adn presenter voiced his strong disapproval on September 3,2025,criticizing the shift towards exclusive streaming deals that limit viewing options.
Waes’s comments highlight a growing concern among football supporters regarding the accessibility of live matches. The current trend of selling broadcasting rights to multiple streaming services forces fans to subscribe to numerous platforms to follow their favourite teams, considerably increasing costs and creating logistical hurdles. This progress impacts a broad audience of football enthusiasts across Belgium and beyond,perhaps diminishing viewership and engagement with the sport. The debate centers on balancing the financial interests of leagues and broadcasters with the rights of fans to reasonably access games.
“, besloot hij met de nodige ironie.” (“…he concluded with the necessary irony”), Waes stated, encapsulating his disbelief at the situation.
