How to Watch and Stream English Premier League Football in August 2026
Complete Guide to Watching Premier League Football in the UK
The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, and fans in the UK have plenty of options to catch every live match. With games divided between Sky Sports and TNT Sports, figuring out where to watch can be tricky. Here’s everything you need to know about fixtures, broadcast slots, and streaming services.
Broadcast Rights and Match Coverage
For the current 2025–2029 cycle, two broadcasters share all live Premier League matches outside the Saturday 3pm blackout period. Roughly 270 matches air live each season. The BBC Sport continues to provide free-to-air weekly highlights through Match of the Day.
- Sky Sports: At least 215 live matches including Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, and Monday nights.
- TNT Sports: 52 matches focusing on the Saturday 12:30pm kick-off and two midweek rounds.
Watching on Sky Sports
Sky Sports holds four of the five broadcast packages, giving it priority over weekend games with features like Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, and Friday night matches. They also stream multiple 2pm Sunday games simultaneously and show all final-day matches live.
Streaming Options for Sky Sports
- Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Base TV package at £15/month plus £20/month for sports, no setup fee, total from £35/month.
- NOW Sports Flexible: Month-to-month contract ideal for busy periods like December, at £34.99/month.
- NOW Day Membership: 24-hour pass for £14.99 if you only want to watch a single big game.
- Virgin Media Stream: Virgin broadband customers get a free Stream box and can add Sky Sports HD for £31.75/month on a rolling contract.
Watching on TNT Sports
TNT Sports secures 52 matches each season, mainly the early Saturday kick-offs and exclusive midweek rounds. Streaming for TNT Sports moved to HBO Max in 2026, with access available through HBO Max directly, Prime Video, or via monthly passes on bt.com.
Today’s Featured Match
- Fulham vs Chelsea
- Date: Monday, 24 Aug 2026
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media
Why Some Saturday 3pm Matches Aren’t Broadcast
Many UK fans notice that Saturday 3pm games are not shown live on TV due to the longstanding 3pm blackout rule. This blackout runs from 2:45pm to 5:15pm to encourage attendance at lower-league matches. While debated, it remains in place. Fans can follow these games via live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or catch highlights after 5:15pm on YouTube and the Sky Sports app.
Amazon Prime Video and the Premier League
Amazon Prime Video no longer holds UK rights to live Premier League matches as of the 2025-26 season, so festive fixtures like Boxing Day have returned to traditional broadcasters. However, Amazon still streams UEFA Champions League matches exclusively, including Tuesday’s top pick.
New Sunday Kick-Offs and Viewing Features
The 2025-26 season ended the blackout on displaced matches, meaning all fixtures outside the Saturday 3pm slot are now live. This has led to several games kicking off at once on Sundays at 2pm. To help viewers, Sky Sports offers Multiview on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and their app to watch up to four games on one screen. The Red Button and Sky Sports+ channel provide individual commentary and full coverage for each match.
