Complete UK Guide · 2025/26
TNT Sports Football Guide UK
TNT Sports is the home of European football in the UK — Champions League, Europa League and more. Here’s everything you need to know before subscribing.
What football does TNT Sports show in the UK?
TNT Sports holds the exclusive UK broadcasting rights to all three major UEFA club competitions. If a UK club is in Europe, TNT Sports is where you watch them. Beyond European football, TNT also shows 52 live Premier League matches per season — the second-largest share after Sky Sports.
UEFA Champions League
Every match — league phase to final
UEFA Europa League
All rounds including the final
Europa Conference League
Selected matches & knockouts
Premier League
52 live matches per season
TNT Sports channels
1
TNT Sports 1
The flagship channel — used for the highest-profile Champions League and Europa League fixtures each week. The biggest European nights are here.
2
TNT Sports 2, 3 & 4
Used simultaneously during busy European matchdays when multiple games kick off at the same time. Our TV schedule shows which channel carries your match.
How to get TNT Sports in the UK
Most popular
Discovery+
~£31/mo
No contract. Stream on any device. Cancel anytime. Best option without Sky/BT/Virgin.
Sky customers
Sky add-on
Varies
Add TNT Sports to your existing Sky package. Access via Sky Q and Sky Go.
BT customers
BT add-on
Varies
Often available cheaply or included with certain BT broadband plans.
Virgin customers
Virgin Media
Varies
Add TNT Sports channels to your existing Virgin TV package.
Prices correct as of early 2026. Always verify current pricing on discoveryplus.com before subscribing.
When are European matches on TNT Sports?
| Day | Kick-offs (UK time) | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:45 & 20:00 | Champions League |
| Wednesday | 17:45 & 20:00 | Champions League |
| Thursday | 17:45 & 20:00 | Europa League & Conference League |
| Saturday / Sunday | Various | Premier League (52 matches/season) |
✅ All times on Football On TV UK are shown in UK local time (GMT/BST) — no time zone confusion.
Compatible devices
📱iPhone & Android
💻PC & Mac
📺Smart TVs
🎮PlayStation 4 & 5
🎮Xbox
🔌Fire TV Stick
🍎Apple TV
📲Chromecast
Frequently asked questions
❓ Do I need TNT Sports to watch the Champions League in the UK?
Yes. TNT Sports holds exclusive UK rights to the Champions League. There is no free-to-air live coverage of regular UCL matches in the UK.
❓ Is Discovery+ the same as TNT Sports?
TNT Sports content is available as part of a Discovery+ subscription. Discovery+ is the streaming platform — TNT Sports is the brand name of the sports channels within it.
❓ Can I watch without a contract?
Yes. Discovery+ is a monthly rolling subscription — you can cancel at any time without any long-term commitment. It’s the most flexible way to access TNT Sports.
❓ What happened to BT Sport?
BT Sport rebranded to TNT Sports in 2023 after a joint venture between BT and Warner Bros. Discovery. The sports rights and content stayed exactly the same — only the branding changed.
❓ Does TNT Sports show the Conference League?
Yes. TNT Sports broadcasts selected Europa Conference League matches in the UK, including the knockout rounds and final.