Legality of Broadcasting Rights Holders against the Prohibition of Watching With MNC Group at the 2024 U23 Asian Cup

This paper discusses the legality of broadcasting rights holders related to the no-watch together policy imposed by MNC Group at the 2024 U23 Asian Cup. The main focus of this paper is to analyze the conflict between legally protected broadcasting rights and binge-watching activities that are popular with sports fans. The research method used is a normative juridical approach with reference to copyright, broadcasting rights, and economic rights law. Data was obtained through literature studies and analysis of related information. The results of the study show that the ban on watching together imposed by MNC Group invites attention to the balance between the rights of broadcasting rights holders and the public interest, especially in the context of sports entertainment. This paper is expected to contribute to a further understanding of the legal and policy dynamics in the broadcasting rights and sports entertainment sector in Indonesia.