How to Watch and Stream the English Premier League in August 2026
Complete Guide to Watching Premier League Football in the UK, August 2026
The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, and fans want to know exactly where to catch every live match. In the UK, broadcasts are split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports, making it important to know which network holds rights to each game. Below, we break down the full broadcast schedule and streaming options.
Sky Sports Streaming Packages
- Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Commit for two years and get the base TV package for £15/month plus the sports add-on for £20/month with no setup fee. Total monthly from £35.
- NOW Sports Flexible: A 31-day rolling contract perfect for busy football months like December. Watch multiple games and cancel anytime without penalties. Monthly from £34.99.
- Sky Stream 31-Day Rolling Contract: Base Sky TV package at £18/month plus Sky Sports for £25/month. £20 setup fee applies. Cancel sports add-on or entire package anytime. Monthly total from £43.
- NOW Day Membership: For those interested in just one big game, buy a 24-hour pass granting access to all 12 Sky Sports channels. Daily from £14.99.
Virgin Media Broadband Customers
If you have Virgin broadband, you get a free Stream box. Add Sky Sports HD on a 30-day rolling contract for £31.75 monthly, allowing flexible viewing options.
Who Broadcasts Premier League Matches?
The Premier League rights for 2025–2029 in the UK are held exclusively by Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Around 270 games air live each season, excluding the Saturday 3pm blackout period. The BBC Sport provides free weekly highlights through Match of the Day.
- Sky Sports: Minimum of 215 live matches, including Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, and Monday nights.
- TNT Sports: 52 live games, featuring Saturday 12:30pm kick-offs and two full midweek rounds.
Premier League on Sky Sports
Sky Sports controls four out of five broadcast packages, giving them priority for weekend fixtures. They offer flagship Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, and Friday night games. Notably, they air all 10 final-day matches live across their network.
Premier League on TNT Sports
TNT Sports covers 52 matches per season, focusing on the early Saturday 12:30pm slot and exclusive coverage of two midweek rounds, offering standalone top-tier action.
Today's Key Match
- Fulham vs ChelseaMonday, 24 August 2026, 21:00Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media
How to Stream Premier League Matches Online
Streaming depends on the broadcaster holding rights for a particular match. Matches on Sky Sports can be streamed via the Sky Go app for subscribers or through NOW Sports passes without contracts. TNT Sports streaming moved to HBO Max in early 2026. Fans can subscribe directly on HBO Max, Prime Video, or buy passes via bt.com.
Saturday 3pm Blackout Explained
Many fans notice that Saturday 3pm games aren't broadcast live due to a blackout rule between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. Originally designed to encourage attendance at lower-league matches, this rule remains in place despite criticism. Live audio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live, while highlights appear on YouTube and Sky Sports after 5:15pm.
Amazon Prime Video's Role
Amazon Prime Video no longer holds UK rights to live Premier League matches as of the 2025-26 season. Traditional festive fixtures now return to Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Amazon remains an exclusive broadcaster of the UEFA Champions League's top Tuesday match.
Sunday Simultaneous Kick-offs and New Viewing Options
The 2025-26 season ended the displaced match blackout, so all Premier League matches outside the 3pm Saturday window air live. On Super Sundays, multiple games often start simultaneously at 2pm. Sky Sports introduced features like Sky Sports Multiview, letting viewers watch up to four matches on one screen through Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and the Sky Sports app. Dedicated coverage with individual commentary is also available via the Red Button and Sky Sports+ channel.
