BBC · Mar 13, 2025
'3pm TV blackout irritating' says Prince William
Image caption, Prince William says he started supporting Aston Villa after family friends took him to a game against BoltonPrince William says the rules which stop football matches being shown on television if they kick off at 15:00 on a Saturday are "irritating".
The Aston Villa fan - who is patron of the English Football Association - says the blackout often stops him being able to watch his side when he can't get to matches.
"Getting up to Villa Park isn't the easiest thing for me but I like to watch as many games as I possibly can either by being there or on TV," he told The Sun, external newspaper.