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How to live stream Premier League football in the UK
If you prefer to watch the action without a traditional satellite or cable contract, you can live stream televised Premier League matches using dedicated apps on your Smart TV, mobile, or games console.
For the 2025/26 season, live streaming rights are split exclusively between two platforms: NOW (for Sky Sports matches) and discovery+ (for TNT Sports matches).
Streaming Sky Sports on NOW
To watch the majority of live Premier League games - including Super Sunday and Monday Night Football - you will need a NOW Sports Membership.
- What you get: Instant access to all 12 Sky Sports channels
- Flexibility: You can choose between a Day Membership (for a one-off big match) or a Month Membership (best value for the season).
- Where to watch: Available on almost all devices including Fire TV, Apple TV, PlayStation/Xbox, and mobile phones.
- Note for existing Sky customers: If you already have a Sky Q, Glass or Stream subscription, you can stream matches at no extra cost using the Sky Go app.
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Streaming TNT Sports on discovery+
To watch the Saturday 12.30pm kick-offs and select midweek fixture rounds, you need to stream via discovery+.
- The plan you need: You must subscribe to the discovery+ Premium plan (which includes TNT Sports). The standard entertainment plans do not cover live sports.
- What else is included: The subscription often includes Eurosport, giving you access to other major sporting events alongside football.
- Amazon Prime Members: You can also add discovery+ Premium channel directly to your Prime Video account as an add-on subscription, keeping all your billing in one place.
Where to watch Premier League highlights
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If you missed the live action or just want to catch up on the goals without a subscription, there are several free-to-air ways to watch Premier League highlights in the UK.
BBC Match of the Day
The flagship highlights show remains the primary destination for most fans.
- When: Saturday nights (usually 10.30pm) on BBC One.
- Repeats: Sunday mornings on BBC One.
- Sunday Games: Watch Match of the Day 2 on Sunday night for highlights of the day's later fixtures.
- Streaming: Both shows are available to stream live or on-demand via BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast.
Sky Sports Digital (The Fastest Option)
- Where: The Sky Sports App and the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel
- When: Highlights of all matches (including those not shown live on TV) are usually uploaded shortly after the final whistle. For Saturday 3pm kick-offs, these are typically available from 5.15pm the same day.
- Cost: Completely free.
TNT Sports Highlights
If you have a discovery+ account (even a free one), you can often view clips and highlights from TNT Sports' live matches shortly after they finish.
Saturday 3pm Blackout: Why are some games not on TV?
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One of the most common frustrations for football fans in the UK is searching for a live stream of a Saturday afternoon game, only to find it isn't being broadcast anywhere. If you can't find your team's 3.00pm kick-off on Sky Sports on TNT Sports, it isn't a mistake - it's due to the "3pm Blackout" that prohibits the live broadcast of any football match between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.
This rule was originally designed to encourage fans to attend lower-league matches in person rather than staying home to watch Premier League games on TV, although many argue this rule is not outdated. For a deeper dive into the history and specifics of the rule, you can read more about why there is Saturday football blackout in the UK here.
Since you cannot watch these games live, best options are live audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or waiting for free highlights to drop on YouTube and the Sky Sports app from 5.15pm.
Where is the Premier League on Amazon Prime?
The traditional December and Boxing Day fixtures are no longer available on the Prime Video app, as Amazon Prime Video no longer holds the rights to live Premier League matches in the UK as of the 2025-26 season. Those familiar "festive rounds" have returned to traditional broadcasters under the new 2025–2029 rights agreement. Sky Sports has secured these fixtures, including exclusive rights to the majority of the Boxing Day and New Year schedule, with remaining winter matchdays split between Sky and TNT Sports.
While Amazon has exited the domestic league landscape, it remains a key player in European competition. The streaming giant now serves as the exclusive home for the "top-pick" Tuesday match in the UEFA Champions League. To ensure you’re set up to follow the continent's elite clubs, you can check out our comprehensive guide on how to watch and live stream Champions League football for a full breakdown of the new broadcast rotation.
Guide to the new "Simultaneous Sunday" kick-offs
The 2025-26 season marked a significant shift for UK football fans with the end of the "displaced match" blackout, meaning every Premier League fixture played outside the traditional Saturday 3:00 PM window is now broadcast live. This change is particularly impactful on "Super Sundays," where multiple games often kick off simultaneously at 2:00 PM due to European scheduling. To manage this influx of live content, Sky Sports has introduced innovative viewing options like Sky Sports Multiview,available on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and the Sky Sports app, allowing fans to monitor up to four matches on a single screen.
For those who prefer a single-minded focus, the Red Button and the new Sky Sports+ channel offer dedicated, full-production coverage with individual commentary teams for every game. For a deeper look at whether these new features justify the cost, you can read our detailed Sky Sports review to see how the service stacks up. With a record 215 live matches being broadcast by Sky this season, supporters no longer have to worry about their team being left off the TV schedule during a busy Sunday afternoon.
How to watch Premier League games with a VPN
If you are currently travelling outside of the UK, you may find that your Sky Go, NOW, or discovery+ accounts are blocked due to geo-restrictions. Because Premier League TV rights are sold regionally, broadcasters are required to block access to their streams when you are not in the country.
However, you can continue to watch the subscriptions that you pay for by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN masks your location and gives your device a UK IP address, making it appear as if you are back at home.
Here is a step-by-step guide to getting set up:
- Choose a reputable VPN provider: If you are unsure which service offers the best speed and security for streaming, check out our guide to the best VPN services for 2026.
- Instal the software: Download the app on the device you plan to watch on (laptop, mobile, tablet, Smart TV, streaming stick).
- Connect to a UK server: Open the VPN app and select a server location within the United Kingdom.
- Log in to your streaming service: Head to Sky Go, NOW, or discovery+ and log in as normal.