How to Watch and Stream English Premier League Football in August 2026

Where to Watch Premier League Football in the UK for the 2026/27 Season

The Premier League's 2026/27 season is underway, and knowing where to catch every live match can be tricky with broadcasts split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Here's a clear guide to which games air where and how you can stream the action.

Broadcast Overview

UK viewers get around 270 live Premier League matches each season, with all fixtures outside the Saturday 3pm blackout window shown live. The free-to-air channel BBC Sport continues to offer weekly highlights through Match of the Day.

• Sky Sports: At least 215 live games including Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, and Monday nights
• TNT Sports: 52 matches covering Saturday 12:30pm kick-offs and two full midweek rounds

Sky Sports Coverage

Sky Sports holds the majority of live Premier League rights, offering priority access to weekend matches. Their flagship coverage includes Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, and Friday night games. This season, they broadcast all 10 final-day matches live, a new feature for fans.

TNT Sports Coverage

TNT Sports focuses on the early Saturday 12:30pm slot and exclusive midweek rounds, providing premium top-flight games outside the weekend spotlight.

Today's Highlight

• Match: Fulham vs Chelsea
• Date: Monday, 24 August 2026
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media

Streaming Options

For Sky Sports matches, streaming is available via the Sky Go app for subscribers or through NOW Sports day or month passes for flexible viewing without long contracts.

TNT Sports streaming has moved to HBO Max since early 2026. Fans can subscribe directly on HBO Max, Prime Video, or purchase passes through bt.com, including flexible monthly options.

Popular Streaming Packages

• Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: £15/month for base TV, £20/month sports add-on, no setup fee, total from £35/month
• NOW Sports Flexible: 31-day rolling contract, perfect for busy football months, from £34.99/month
• NOW Day Membership: 24-hour access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, ideal for single big matches, from £14.99/day
• Virgin Media Stream: Free Stream box for Virgin broadband customers plus Sky Sports HD pack for £31.75/month on a 30-day rolling basis

Understanding the Saturday 3pm Blackout

Many fans notice no live TV coverage for 3pm Saturday matches due to a longstanding blackout rule preventing live broadcasts between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. This exists to encourage attendance at lower-league games but means fans must rely on radio commentary (like BBC Radio 5 Live) or wait for highlights later in the day.

Amazon Prime Video and the Premier League

Amazon Prime Video no longer broadcasts Premier League games in the UK as of the 2025/26 season. Festive fixtures have returned to traditional broadcasters like Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Amazon remains involved in European football, exclusively streaming the top Tuesday UEFA Champions League match.

New Sunday Kick-Offs and Viewing Features

The 2025/26 season ended the displaced match blackout, meaning all Premier League fixtures outside the Saturday 3pm window are live. On Sundays, multiple games now start simultaneously at 2pm, especially due to European commitments. Sky Sports offers innovative options like Sky Sports Multiview, letting fans watch up to four matches on one screen via Sky Glass, Sky Stream, or their app.

For those who want focused coverage, the Red Button and Sky Sports+ channels provide dedicated commentary and full production for each game. With a record 215 live matches on Sky this season, fans rarely miss out on live action.