Football TV Subscriptions UK — Full Comparison
Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC, ITV — rights are split across multiple platforms. Here’s every subscription you might need and exactly what you get for your money.
Quick comparison — all platforms at a glance
| Platform | Cost/mo | Premier League | Champions League | FA Cup | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports (Now) | ~£35 | ✔ 128 | ✘ | ✘ | None |
| TNT Sports (Discovery+) | ~£31 | ✔ 52 | ✔ All | ✘ | None |
| Amazon Prime Video | £8.99 | ✔ 20 | ✘ | ✘ | None |
| BBC iPlayer | Free* | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ Selected | — |
| ITVX | Free | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ Selected | — |
*BBC requires a valid UK TV licence. Prices as of early 2026 — always verify on the platform’s official website before subscribing.
Platform breakdown
Sky Sports shows 128 live Premier League matches per season — more than any other UK broadcaster. Also covers EFL, La Liga, Scottish Premiership and WSL. The Now Sports Month membership gives you full access with no contract. Use the Day Pass (£11.99) for a single big game.
TNT Sports is the only place to watch live Champions League and Europa League in the UK. Also covers 52 live Premier League matches and the Europa Conference League. Discovery+ is a monthly rolling subscription — no long-term contract.
Amazon shows 20 live Premier League matches per season across two dedicated matchdays — typically in December and late spring. If you already subscribe to Prime for shopping and delivery, the football is essentially free.
BBC and ITV share FA Cup broadcasting rights and typically show at least one match per round, with multiple games in the later stages. BBC also shows Match of the Day highlights. Both platforms are completely free — ITVX requires no licence, BBC iPlayer requires a valid TV licence.