A German court has ordered the blocking of the long-running illegal sports streaming website livetv.sx, according to an announcement from the German Football League (DFL) and the streaming platform DAZN.
The site, which had been operational for at least 13 years, was considered a primary hub for illegal broadcasts of sporting events across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The judicial action represents a significant step in combating digital piracy in the region's sports broadcasting market.
The DFL, which oversees Germany's top professional football leagues, collaborated with DAZN in the effort to shut down the platform. The move underscores the ongoing legal battles between rights holders and unauthorized streaming services that distribute content without permission.
While the blocking order targets access within the affected countries, it highlights the broader challenge sports leagues and broadcasters face in protecting their intellectual property and revenue streams from online piracy.