A dedicated Cheltenham Town fan was left angry as he couldn’t get in his seat for the game against Notts County on Monday because a Sky Sports team, getting ready to cover the League Two game, reportedly took over the space for their broadcasting equipment.
The incident happened at the, The EV Charger Points Stadium in Cheltenham. The season ticket holder who was moved found that the seat he had bought was not occupied by another individual, but by heavy camera equipment and cables belonging to the Sky Sports broadcasting team.
The event has provoked outrage amongst the Cheltenham fanbase, emphasising the importance of greater awareness from broadcasters, whose high-profile presence frequently has an unintentional impact on the matchday experience of devoted, paying fans.
Last night this Cheltenham Town fan lost his season ticket seat due to SkySports and their tv crew 😡 #ctfc #ncfc pic.twitter.com/Fyu1qCNNxF
— AllAboutLeagueOne (@LeagueOne25) November 11, 2025
This decision to place heavy broadcasting equipment directly in the spectator’s seat indicates a serious breakdown in communication and preparation between the broadcaster and the club’s stadium management team. For supporters, it’s a clear example of a multi-million-pound broadcast taking precedent above the rights of a loyal, paying client.
It is clear that TV coverage is a big source of income for League Two teams like Cheltenham Town, but most people would agree that it shouldn’t come at the expense of a fan’s lawfully purchased ticket.
This particular setup showed that the broadcasting crew was clearly careless because they didn’t properly examine the stadium footprint and make sure there was enough room that wouldn’t displace a loyal season-ticket holder.
But, however, we also need to emphasise the fact that, it also comes down to the facilities that are in place since it is not a Premier League accredited stadium at the moment.
At the time of writing this article, there also hasn’t been any communication whatsoever from the club on their official social media accounts about this particular situation and whether it was resolved or not, further.
It is a pity on that season-ticket holder because the rest of the stand was a sell-out.
For context the rest of the stand was sold out pic.twitter.com/jXgnIyczAD
— Geoffrey Day (@GeoffreyDay16) November 11, 2025
This frustrating incident serves as a stark reminder to major broadcasters such as Sky Sports about the importance of pre-match coordination and respect for the matchday environment and fans, ensuring that the spectacle of televised football does not overshadow the experiences for the fans.
