The Premier League are considering screening games on free-to-air channels if, or when the football season can return.
It has now been six weeks since the last top-flight match was played after the coronavirus crisis plunged football into lockdown and there is not yet a solid plan for when remaining fixtures can be fulfilled.
It is understood matches will likely be played behind closed doors at neutral venues if the season is allowed to resume while Premier League clubs are targeting a return to training on May 9.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Wednesday he has held conversations with the Premier League about broadcasting matches on free TV in a bid to prevent people going to their friends houses to watch them on Sky.