Where to watch the Premier League on the go: Live streams and free options

Want to watch the Premier League on the go? In the UK, live matches are shown by two official broadcasters: Sky Sports broadcasts at least 215 games per season, while TNT Sports shows at least 52 games per season and streams them via HBO Max.

This guide covers everything you need to know about where to watch the Premier League, including paid subscriptions to consider and free options such as highlights. 

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TL;DR: Where can you watch Premier League games in the UK?

In the UK, live Premier League matches are split across two primary subscription television and streaming partners: Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

• No single service shows every match live. Catching every game requires subscriptions to multiple platforms.
• Saturday 3:00 PM kick-offs are never broadcast live on TV in the UK.
• Free highlights only show goals/key moments after matches conclude.

Where to watch Premier League matches in the UK

Premier League football is one of the world’s major sporting events. Since broadcast rights in the UK are divided among different media companies, you’ll need to use multiple broadcast platforms. 

Watch on TV with a subscription

Live Premier League television rights in the UK are split between two primary broadcasters: 

Sky Sports 

Sky Sports holds the main rights with at least 215 live games per season. Coverage includes:

• Friday and Monday night matches
• Weekend packages, such as Saturday evening and Sunday slots
• Select mid-week rounds
• Live coverage of select final-day matches is expected

Subscriptions can be added to traditional Sky TV boxes, satellite, or glass setups, or integrated via partner TV providers like Virgin Media and EE.

TNT Sports

TNT Sports holds rights to 52 live matches per season. Its selection heavily features:

• Saturday early kick-offs (12:30 PM)
• Designated mid-week rounds

Traditional TV viewers can access TNT Sports through pay-TV platforms such as Sky, Virgin Media, or EE, where it is frequently packaged into broadband or television bundles.

Stream without a traditional TV package

Viewers without a standard cable or satellite contract can stream live Premier League action digitally using dedicated standalone services.

NOW (Sky Sports)

NOW offers flexible access to all Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+ streams without requiring a fixed-term contract.

• Viewing options and costs: Memberships can be bought on a flexible daily or monthly basis, with promotional and multi-month packages often available. Prices typically start at around £14.99 for targeted passes, with standard monthly rates.
• Device compatibility: Supported devices include smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV sticks, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, game consoles (PlayStation and Xbox), select smartphones, and web browsers.

HBO Max (TNT Sports)

HBO Max serves as the streaming home for TNT Sports content in the UK, broadcasting all of TNT’s live Premier League fixtures, European competitions, and multi-sport events.

• Viewing options and costs: Accessible via specific sports tier add-ons or platform subscription plans.
• Device compatibility: Compatible with smart TVs, streaming media players (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV), mobile devices, tablets, and web browsers.

Note: Understanding how much data streaming consumes is important, particularly if you plan to use roaming in the UK.

Watch in sports pubs and bars

Visiting a local venue is a popular alternative for fans who do not want to maintain multiple paid subscriptions. 

• Finding venues: Dedicated sports pubs, independent bars, and national chains such as Greene King Sports Pubs and Walkabout regularly broadcast marquee fixtures. Websites and apps like MatchPint or individual pub locators allow supporters to search for nearby venues showing specific games.
• Checking availability and booking: It is recommended to check match schedules directly with the venue beforehand. Pubs may require you to book a table for big matches or rivalries.

How to watch Premier League matches for free in the UK

There is no regular free-to-air live television coverage for Premier League matches in the UK. However, fans can use several official platforms to view free highlights, goals, and match recaps. 

Here are the available options:

Important note: Unofficial or “pirate” streams are best avoided. They are unlicensed, often unreliable, and can expose devices to malware or scams. 

Where to watch Premier League matches outside the UK

A UK service generally cannot be used abroad. Broadcast rights are sold country by country.

Here you can discover how to watch live sports from another country. 

Where to watch in other European countries

European fans have different options to watch Premier League matches, depending on their country:

• Spain: DAZN, which also holds the rights in Portugal.
• Germany: Sky Deutschland, which shows all 380 matches. Streaming is available through its WOW service.
• France: Canal+, which holds the exclusive live rights.
• Italy: Sky Italia.

Other European countries have their own broadcasters; check the official Premier League list for your country.

Where to watch in the USA

In the USA, the coverage is shared between NBCUniversal’s channels and its streaming service:

• Peacock: NBCUniversal’s streaming service, with around 175 matches exclusively, plus NBC and USA Network simulcasts.
• USA Network: Shows a large share of the televised matches.
• NBC and NBCSN: Show selected matches; NBC is free over the air with an antenna.
• Telemundo and Universo: Spanish-language coverage. 

USA Network and NBC are available without cable through live-TV streaming services, such as:

• YouTube TV
• Fubo
• Hulu + Live TV
• DirecTV Stream
• Sling (select plans)

Following every match typically requires Peacock plus one of these services.

Note: If you are outside the USA and would like to watch the matches on your home service, you can use a VPN for the USA to change your IP address.

Where to watch the final day of the Premier League season

The 2026/27 season is scheduled to end on Sunday 30 May 2027. Final-day kick-off times and broadcast details are usually confirmed closer to the date. 

• Premier League website and app show confirmed dates and kick-off times for every fixture.
• Sky Sports and TNT Sports publish the matches they have selected for live coverage in the UK.
• Local broadcasters: International viewers can find their country’s official rights holder, like Peacock and USA Network in the United States.
• BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer: Match of the Day shows highlights of matches not shown live.

Kick-off times can change, so it is worth checking again nearer the day.

How to check the Premier League schedule and live broadcasts

Fixtures, kick-off times and broadcast details are published through official sources and can change during the season, so check close to the match date.

• Fixtures and kick-off times: The Premier League website and app list every match by date and time, and club websites show the same for a single team.
• UK channels and streaming: Sky Sports and TNT Sports publish the games they are showing live, and their apps carry the same listings. Live games are announced in batches during the season.
• Outside the UK: The Premier League’s official list of broadcasters shows the rights holder for each country.
• The Saturday 3 pm blackout: In the UK, matches kicking off at 3 pm on Saturdays are not shown live on TV or streaming services to protect attendance across English football. Highlights appear on Match of the Day 2. Viewers abroad can watch live via their local broadcaster.

Watch Premier League matches wherever you are with Holafly’s unlimited data eSIM

Watching Premier League matches on the go requires a stable internet connection, especially if you are a traveller, as the cost of internet in the UK might be high. 

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• 5G speeds where available 
• Reusable eSIM, 
• Always On feature, with 1GB of backup data for 30 days. 

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FAQs

Is the Premier League on Amazon Prime Video?
Not in the UK. Live matches are shown only by Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Rights differ by country, so check the official broadcasters list for other regions.

Can I watch Premier League matches on Netflix?

No. Netflix is not listed among the official Premier League broadcasters in the UK or the other main markets covered here.

Can I watch every Premier League match live in the UK?
No. Sky Sports and TNT Sports each show a share of the games, and matches kicking off at 3 pm on Saturdays are not shown live. 

Can I watch Premier League matches while travelling abroad?
Sometimes. UK services are often blocked outside the UK, so check the Premier League’s list of broadcasters before travelling.

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