How to Watch the Premier League in the UK

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Complete UK Guide · 2025/26

How to Watch the Premier League in the UK

The Premier League is split across three broadcasters — Sky Sports (128 matches), TNT Sports (52) and Amazon Prime Video (20). Here’s exactly what each shows, how much it costs, and how to watch without a long-term contract.

Who shows the Premier League in the UK?

No single subscription gives you every live Premier League match. The 200 broadcast matches per season are split across three platforms — plus some rounds are on BBC and ITV for free. Here’s the full breakdown:

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Sky Sports

128 matches/season

The biggest share. Saturday lunchtime, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, Sunday evening and Monday Night Football.

Access via Sky TV package, or Now Sports with no contract.

~£35/mo (Now)

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TNT Sports

52 matches/season

Saturday lunchtime (12:30) and selected Sunday fixtures. Also exclusive home of the Champions League and Europa League.

Access via Discovery+ with no long-term contract.

~£31/mo (Discovery+)

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Amazon Prime

20 matches/season

Two dedicated PL matchdays per season — typically December and late spring — where Amazon shows an entire round of fixtures.

Included with Amazon Prime subscription.

£8.99/mo (Prime)

⚠️ Not all Premier League matches are shown live on UK TV. Saturday 3pm fixtures are subject to the UK 3pm blackout rule — many of these games are not broadcast live domestically.

Premier League TV kick-off times in the UK

Saturday

12:30

Sky or TNT

Saturday

17:30

Sky Sports

Sunday

14:00

Sky Sports

Sunday

16:30

Sky or TNT

Monday

20:00

Sky Sports

Midweek

19:45

Sky / TNT / Amazon

How many matches does each broadcaster show?

Broadcaster	Matches/season	Access	Price
Sky Sports	128	Sky TV or Now Sports	~£35/mo (Now)
TNT Sports	52	Discovery+ or Sky add-on	~£31/mo
Amazon Prime	20	Amazon Prime subscription	£8.99/mo
BBC / ITV	Free highlights	iPlayer / ITVX	Free

✅ Total: 200 live matches broadcast per season across all platforms. The remaining fixtures are not shown live on UK TV.

Best way to watch — depending on your budget

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Budget: Amazon Prime only (~£9/mo)

20 matches per season, included with Prime. Best if you already subscribe for shopping or video. Not enough on its own for a regular match-day viewer.

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Premier League fan: Sky Sports via Now (~£35/mo)

128 matches — the most of any broadcaster. No contract via Now Sports. Add a Now Day Pass (£11.99) if you just want a specific big match.

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PL + European football: Sky + TNT (~£66/mo)

Combining Sky Sports (Now) and TNT Sports (Discovery+) gives you 180 live PL matches plus every Champions League and Europa League game. The full package for serious football fans.

Frequently asked questions

❓ Can I watch Premier League for free in the UK?

Not live — all live PL matches require a paid subscription. However, BBC iPlayer shows Match of the Day highlights for free on Saturday nights, and ITV shows highlights too. Some FA Cup matches involving PL clubs are also free on BBC and ITV.

❓ Does Amazon Prime show Premier League matches?

Yes — 20 matches per season across two dedicated PL matchdays. If you already subscribe to Amazon Prime, this football is included at no extra cost.

❓ What is the cheapest way to watch the Premier League live?

Amazon Prime at £8.99/month is the cheapest subscription that includes live PL matches, though only 20 per season. For broader coverage, Now Sports Day Pass (£11.99 for 24 hours) is the cheapest way to watch a specific single match on Sky Sports.

❓ Why can’t I find a Saturday 3pm match on TV?

Saturday 3pm fixtures are affected by the UK 3pm blackout rule, which restricts live broadcasts during that window to protect match attendance. Those games are usually not shown live on UK TV.

❓ How many Premier League matches are not on TV in the UK?

Of the 380 total PL matches per season, around 200 are broadcast live. The remaining 180 are not shown live on UK TV — many fall in the Saturday 3pm blackout window.

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