Complete UK Guide · 2025/26
How to Watch the Europa League in the UK
The UEFA Europa League is exclusive to TNT Sports in the UK — every match from the league phase to the final. Here’s every way to get TNT Sports, with prices, devices and tonight’s confirmed kick-off times.
Who shows the Europa League in the UK?
TNT Sports holds exclusive UK broadcasting rights to the UEFA Europa League for 2025/26. Every match — including both legs of knockout ties and the final — is on TNT Sports. There is no free-to-air live Europa League coverage in the UK during regular rounds.
⚠️ Sky Sports does not show the Europa League. Even with a full Sky Sports subscription, you still need TNT Sports separately to watch live UEL matches.
How to get TNT Sports in the UK
Discovery+
~£31/mo
Streaming. Monthly rolling. Best flexibility — cancel anytime.
Sky add-on
Varies
Add TNT Sports to your existing Sky TV package.
BT Broadband
Varies
Often included or cheaply available for BT customers.
Virgin Media
Varies
Add TNT Sports channels to your Virgin TV package.
When are Europa League matches on UK TV?
| Day | Kick-off times (UK) | Channel | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 17:45 & 20:00 | TNT Sports 1–4 | League phase / Knockouts |
| Thursday | 17:45 & 20:00 | TNT Sports 1–4 | Conference League (same night) |
| May (Wednesday) | 20:00 | TNT Sports 1 | Europa League Final |
✅ All times on Football On TV UK are in UK local time (GMT/BST). Thursday is always Europa League night in the UK.
Start watching tonight — 3 steps
1
Subscribe to Discovery+
Go to discoveryplus.com and select the plan that includes TNT Sports. It’s a monthly rolling subscription — no long-term contract and you can cancel at any time.
2
Download the app
Discovery+ is available on Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox and via browser on PC or Mac.
3
Check tonight’s confirmed fixtures
Use our Europa League TV schedule for tonight’s kick-off times and which TNT Sports channel (1, 2, 3 or 4) each match is on.
Compatible devices
📱iPhone & Android
💻PC & Mac
📺Smart TVs
🎮PlayStation 4 & 5
🎮Xbox
🔌Fire TV Stick
🍎Apple TV
📲Chromecast
Also on TNT Sports: Champions League
Your TNT Sports subscription also covers the Champions League
If you’re subscribing to TNT Sports for the Europa League, your subscription also gives you access to every Champions League match — Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 17:45 and 20:00. See our Champions League guide for full details.
Frequently asked questions
❓ Is the Europa League on free TV in the UK?
No. All live Europa League matches in the UK require a TNT Sports subscription. There is no free-to-air live coverage of regular UEL rounds.
❓ What channel is the Europa League on tonight?
TNT Sports 1, 2, 3 or 4 — depending on how many matches are on simultaneously. Check our Europa League schedule for tonight’s confirmed channel.
❓ What day is the Europa League on UK TV?
Thursday evenings — every single week during the league phase and knockout rounds. Kick-offs are at 17:45 and 20:00 UK time.
❓ Does my TNT Sports subscription cover both the Europa League and Champions League?
Yes. A single TNT Sports subscription (via Discovery+) covers all UEFA club competitions — Champions League on Tuesday/Wednesday and Europa League on Thursday.
❓ Is the Europa League Final free to watch in the UK?
The UEL Final is on TNT Sports and requires a subscription. Unlike the FA Cup Final, it is not broadcast free on BBC or ITV.