Watch Football in United Kingdom
Europe · GMT (UTC+0) / BST (UTC+1) in summer · 67 million population
The UK is the world's most saturated market for football broadcasting. Sky Sports and TNT Sports split the majority of Premier League rights (168 matches), while the BBC and ITV hold free-to-air rights for international tournaments.
Top Competitions in United Kingdom
Football TV Channels in United Kingdom
Premier League (128 matches), EFL, La Liga, Bundesliga
Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL, Sky Sports Football
Champions League, Europa League, Premier League (40 matches), Serie A
FA Cup, World Cup, Euros, selected internationals
UEFA Euros, World Cup, FA Cup, selected internationals
Premier League (20 matches per season), selected matches
All Sky Sports channels — no contract needed
Streaming Football in United Kingdom
BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free with no subscription. Amazon Prime Video includes selected Premier League matches. Now TV Sports allows Sky Sports access from £11.99/month with no contract.
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Complete Football TV Guide for United Kingdom
The UK is the world's most saturated market for football broadcasting. Sky Sports and TNT Sports split the majority of Premier League rights (168 matches), while the BBC and ITV hold free-to-air rights for international tournaments. The Premier League's remaining 172 matches are available as free-to-air 'near-live' clips. Amazon Prime Video has disrupted the market by securing 20 PL fixtures per season shown exclusively on the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch football live in United Kingdom?
Sky Sports (Premier League (128 matches), EFL, La Liga, Bundesliga). TNT Sports (Discovery+) (Champions League, Europa League, Premier League (40 matches), Serie A). BBC One / BBC iPlayer (FA Cup, World Cup, Euros, selected internationals). ITV / ITVX (UEFA Euros, World Cup, FA Cup, selected internationals). Amazon Prime Video (Premier League (20 matches per season), selected matches). Now TV Sports (All Sky Sports channels — no contract needed)
Is there free football on TV in United Kingdom?
Yes. BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV / ITVX broadcast football free in United Kingdom.
What are the top football competitions to watch in United Kingdom?
The most-watched competitions in United Kingdom are: Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Championship, Europa League.
Can I use a VPN to watch football in United Kingdom?
If you're a UK resident travelling abroad, a VPN lets you access BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Now TV from anywhere in the world.