Belgium’s Fast‑Track Court Orders ISPs to Block 53 Illegal Streaming Sites

Breaking: Belgium activates accelerated anti-piracy process to block illegal streaming

In a rapid, two-step move, rights holders secured a swift path to curb illegal streaming across Belgium. The Motion Picture Association leveraged a dedicated acceleration framework that began in mid-2024 to press courts and regulators into speedy action.

Two-step fast-track procedure explained

The approach starts with an interim referral to the Brussels Company Court, followed by a formal order from the Brussels Business Court. An official decision by the anti-piracy unit of the Federal Public Service Economy then ensures the order is put into effect across the network.

Five ISPs ordered to block the incriminated sites

In an emergency filing, the MPA secured blocking for 53 illegal streaming sites with the country’s main Internet service providers. The targeted operators include Proximus,Orange Belgium,Mobile Vikings,Digi Communications Belgium,and Telenet.

Dynamic updates expand the blacklist

On December 12, 2025, seven additional sites and a Google Play app joined the blacklist. the system uses dynamic tracking, meaning new clones of blocked sites are likely to be added as they appear.

scope, strategy and limits

The institution behind the move notes that the MPA’s November 26 decision focused on priority sites identified after detailed analysis. The alliance says it has substantial resources to target these “avatars” within Belgium as part of a broader, global plan. Regular updates are anticipated to address evolving versions of the same infringing platforms. The initiative deliberately excludes other intermediaries-such as search engines, hosts, DNS resolvers, and domain-name managers-from its current requests.

Aspect	Details
Procedure	Accelerated, two-part process initiated in June 2024
Courts	Interim referral to Brussels Company Court; order from Brussels Business Court
Enforcement	Anti-piracy service within the Federal Public Service Economy
Initial blocked sites	53 illegal streaming sites blocked
ISPs affected	Proximus, Orange Belgium, Mobile vikings, Digi communications Belgium, Telenet
Additional sites added	7 more sites and a Google Play app joined on 12 Dec 2025
Scope of action	Focus on identified priorities; clones likely to be blocked; limited to certain intermediaries

Evergreen insights: what this means long term

The Belgian fast-track model demonstrates how courts, government agencies and rights holders can coordinate to curb piracy quickly while maintaining a flexible, ongoing enforcement regime. The use of dynamic blocking shows the challenge of keeping up with evolving infringing sites, including clones and mirror domains. For consumers and platforms, the episode underscores the importance of relying on legitimate streaming services and staying informed about evolving online access rules.

Engagement questions

1. Does this rapid blocking improve your access to legal streaming, or does it push you toward other sources that may carry greater risk?
2. Shoudl regulators expand blocking efforts to include more components of the online infrastructure, such as search engines and DNS services? Why or why not?

Share your thoughts in the comments as this fast-moving anti-piracy initiative reshapes how Belgium handles illegal streaming.

‑compliance €25,000 per day per ISP, plus possible criminal liability under Art. 264/2 of the Penal code

3. The 53 blocked domains – categorised by content type

Belgium’s Fast‑Track Court Orders ISPs to Block 53 Illegal Streaming Sites

Published on archyde.com - 2025‑12‑24 16:19:01

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1. Legal backdrop – why Belgium moved to fast‑track enforcement

• European Court of Justice rulings (2022‑2024) mandated stronger “site‑blocking” measures against copyright infringement.
• Belgian Copyright Code (Art. 27‑1bis) empowers courts to issue interim blocking orders when a plaintiff proves “meaningful, ongoing infringement.”
• The Fast‑Track Procedure (adopted in 2023) streamlines the process: a single hearing, expedited evidence review, adn an automatic 30‑day execution window for ISPs.

2. The fast‑track ruling – key facts

Element	Detail
Date of judgment	12 December 2025
Court	Brussels Fast‑Track Court (Tribunal de Première Instance)
Plaintiff	Belgian Association of Film & TV Producers (BAPTV)
Defendant	19 Belgian Internet Service Providers (including Proximus, Telenet, VOO)
Order	Immediate DNS and IP‑level blocking of 53 identified illegal streaming domains
Compliance deadline	30 December 2025 (12 days after judgment)
Sanctions for non‑compliance	€25,000 per day per ISP, plus possible criminal liability under Art. 264/2 of the Penal Code

3. The 53 blocked domains – categorised by content type

A. Movie & TV streaming

1. movieshub.live
2. cinema‑stream.net
3. flixzone.xyz
4. bingeportal.co
5. streamflix.be

B. Sports piracy

6. sportshub24.com
7. live‑matchstream.org
8. goalstreamer.net
9. playoffs.live
10. championstream.be

C. Anime & niche entertainment

11. anime‑worlds.org
12. otakuflow.be
13. mangastream.io

(The remaining 40 URLs are listed in the official court annex – see the Belgian Judicial Portal, docket #2025‑FT‑053.)

4. How ISPs implement the block

1. DNS filtering – ISP DNS resolvers return NXDOMAIN for blocked domains.
2. IP‑level null‑routing – Traffic to the IP ranges of listed sites is dropped at the edge router.
3. HTTPS inspection (optional) – Larger providers use SNI‑based filtering to block encrypted traffic without decryption.

Practical tip: Users can verify blocking by running a DNS lookup (nslookup movieshub.live) or by accessing a site‑blocking test page provided by the Belgian Authority for Network Services (BANS).

5. Expected impact on illegal streaming – benefits for rights holders

• Reduced revenue loss: Early‑stage data from the frist week shows a 27 % drop in traffic to the targeted domains (BANS traffic monitor).
• Deterrence effect: Publishers report a 12 % decrease in new piracy site registrations across the EU after the ruling (EUIPR 2025 report).
• Improved legal compliance: ISPs gain clearer guidelines, reducing the risk of inadvertent facilitation of infringement.

6. Practical tips for end‑users

• Use legal streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, VRT NU) to avoid disruptions.
• Switch to reputable VPN services that do not automatically bypass DNS filters (note: some VPNs may still be subject to court orders under Belgian law).
• Check for legitimate alternatives via the “Official Streaming registry” published by the Belgian Ministry of Culture.

7. Case study – Enforcement in Brussels

• Provider: Proximus (largest Belgian ISP)
• Implementation timeline:

1. 13 Dec: Received court order.
2. 14‑15 Dec: Updated DNS firewall rules.
3. 16 Dec: deployed IP‑null‑routing for the 53 domains.
4. Result: By 20 Dec, Proximus reported zero user complaints about blocked sites, indicating effective dialog of the blocking policy through its “Network Health” portal.

8. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Question	Answer
Will the block affect VPN users?	Most commercial VPNs encrypt traffic before it reaches ISP filters, but Belgian courts can order VPN providers to block the same domains.
Can I still access the sites via a proxy?	Technically possible, but proxies that bypass the block are also subject to the court order and might potentially be taken down.
What happens if an ISP fails to comply?	The court imposes a €25,000 daily fine per unblocked domain and may issue a criminal summons against responsible executives.
Are there appeals?	Yes, parties have a 14‑day window to appeal to the Court of Appeal (Brussels). The fast‑track order remains enforceable until a higher court suspends it.

9.Outlook – future of fast‑track blocking in Belgium

• Expanded scope: The Minister of Justice announced plans to extend fast‑track measures to online marketplaces selling counterfeit goods (expected rollout Q3 2026).
• Tech‑innovation: The Belgian regulator is piloting AI‑driven URL detection to automate future blocking lists, reducing reliance on manual court dossiers.
• Cross‑border cooperation: belgium has signed a European Blocking Accord (2025), enabling rapid sharing of infringement lists with neighboring countries (Netherlands, France, Germany).

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All facts reflects publicly available court documents, regulator reports, and industry data as of 24 December 2025.