Complete UK Guide · 2025/26
Sky Sports Football Guide UK
Sky Sports shows more live Premier League football than any other UK broadcaster — 128 matches per season. Here’s what’s included, how much it costs, and how to watch without a dish.
What football does Sky Sports show in the UK?
Sky Sports holds the largest share of Premier League broadcasting rights in the UK. With 128 live matches per season, it’s the essential subscription for anyone who follows the top flight regularly. Beyond the Premier League, Sky also covers EFL, Scottish football, La Liga and more.
⚠️ Sky Sports does not show Champions League or Europa League. European football requires TNT Sports (via Discovery+) separately — see our TNT Sports guide.
Sky Sports football channels
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Sky Sports Premier League
The dedicated home of live Premier League matches — Saturday lunchtime, Sunday afternoons, Monday nights and midweek rounds.
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Sky Sports Football
Broader football coverage: EFL Championship, La Liga, Scottish Premiership, WSL and additional Premier League games when two matches air simultaneously.
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Sky Sports Main Event
The flagship Sky Sports channel — carries the biggest match of any given day. The highest-profile Premier League fixtures typically appear here.
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Sky Sports Ultra HDR
Selected Premier League matches in Ultra HD + HDR, for Sky Glass and Sky Q viewers with a compatible screen.
How much does Sky Sports cost in the UK?
Most flexible
Now Sports Month
~£35/mo
No contract. Stream on Smart TV, phone, tablet or PC. Cancel anytime.
Best for a big game
Now Sports Day Pass
£11.99
24-hour access. Perfect if you just want to watch one specific match.
Full TV package
Sky TV + Sports
Varies
Add Sky Sports to a Sky TV package. Includes Sky Q or Sky Glass hardware.
Via cable
Virgin Media add-on
Varies
Add Sky Sports channels to your existing Virgin Media TV package.
Prices correct as of early 2026. Always verify current pricing on sky.com and now.com before subscribing.
When does Sky Sports show Premier League matches?
Saturday
12:30
Lunchtime kick-off
Saturday
17:30
Late afternoon
Sunday
14:00
Afternoon slot
Sunday
16:30
Super Sunday
Monday
20:00
Monday Night Football
Midweek
19:30
Rearranged fixtures
What else does Sky Sports show?
| Competition | Matches per season | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 128 | Largest single share of any UK broadcaster |
| EFL Championship | Selected | Live matches throughout the season |
| Scottish Premiership | Selected | Via Sky Sports Scotland |
| La Liga | Selected | Top Spanish top-flight fixtures |
| Women’s Super League | Selected | Live WSL matches |
| Carabao Cup | Selected rounds | Later stages only |
Frequently asked questions
❓ Does Sky Sports show all Premier League matches?
No. Sky Sports shows 128 live PL matches per season. The remaining matches are split between TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video and BBC. Not all games are shown live due to the 3pm Saturday blackout rule.
❓ Can I watch Sky Sports without a Sky dish?
Yes. The Now Sports streaming service gives you full Sky Sports access without a satellite dish or cable. Watch on Smart TVs, phones, tablets and laptops with no long-term contract.
❓ Does Sky Sports show the Champions League?
No. Champions League and Europa League rights in the UK belong to TNT Sports. See our TNT Sports guide for details.
❓ What is Sky Sports Ultra HDR?
A dedicated channel broadcasting selected Premier League matches in the highest picture quality available on UK TV. Requires Sky Glass or Sky Q with a compatible Ultra HD display.
❓ Is Sky Sports available on Virgin Media?
Yes. Sky Sports channels can be added to Virgin Media TV packages as an add-on.