Where to watch sports on TV

If you love sports, the UK has loads of ways to catch the action on TV. Some sports are free to watch on BBC ITV or channel 4 with your TV license, while others need a subscription, but either way, you won’t miss the big moments.

Whether you’re cheering for your favourite Premier League team, watching a thrilling boxing match, or following England in internationals, there’s a channel ready to bring the action straight to your screen.

Here's are breakdown of all the different sports events you can watch on each channel:

Sports platform summary:

• Sky Sports – Premier League (at least 215 live matches from 2025/26 onwards); NFL including London/Europe games and Super Bowl; F1 (Formula 1); Golf (PGA, DP World, Ladies European Tour); Cricket, Tennis (ATP/WTA), Rugby, Boxing, Basketball/NBA

• TNT Sports – Premier League (and other domestic football); UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League; NBA (US basketball); Premiership Rugby Men’s & Women’s (Gallagher Premiership etc); Cricket, MotoGP, UFC & Boxing; Also cycling, tennis & winter sport

• Prime Video – Select live football, especially top Tuesday nights in the UEFA Champions League (UK); Previously some Premier League matches (limited)

• Racing TV – Horse racing in the UK & Ireland: live coverage of races, race-course events, highlights and analysis

• DAZN – Combat sports: Boxing, MMA; other overseas sports rights

• BBC – The FA Cup (live matches, including final); England international football (men’s & women’s) and major international tournaments (World Cup, Euros); Major athletics and Olympics coverage

• ITV – The FA Cup (in partnership/rights shared); England internationals (football) and major tournaments (Men’s & Women’s); A range of other sports: motorsport highlights, snooker, darts, cycling, horse‑racing highlights/events

• Channel 4 – Free-to-air coverage of certain cycling & Paralympic events; highlights of major competitions; other sports such as the annual Oxford‑Cambridge Boat Race from 2025/26 season onwards

• Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premiership on Sky Sports

• Champions League and Europa League on TNT Sports

• England Internationals on BBC and ITV

• Boxing Day Football on Prime Video

As the UK’s most watched sport, and with so many leagues and tournaments, it can be a challenge to keep track of all the fixtures and where to watch them. Whether you are a life-long fan of your local team or the reigning FPL champion, watch all live goals with us.

Sky Sports is home to the Premier League, with its own dedicated channel and many games aired across Sky Sports Main Event. You’ll also find EFL and Scottish Premiership games here too. TNT Sports plays host to the best of European football, with Champions League and Europa League games played under the floodlights.

Speaking of Premier League matches, football fans can sometimes find games aired on Prime Video throughout the season too, including the festively fun Boxing Day matches. Prefer international football? We’ve got you covered there too. With international matches aired on BBC and ITV, you can sit back and enjoy watching the Lions and Lionesses do their thing.

• Gallagher Premiership Rugby on TNT Sports

• Six Nations, Autumn Internationals and Summer Series matches on BBC and ITV

• Rugby League on Sky Sports

There’s nothing quite like a match-day live, but if you prefer watching every try or tackle from the comfort of your sofa, this one’s for you. Find all your favourite Gallagher Premiership Rugby games across TNT Sports, with games airing every week during the season.

International rugby games, like the Six Nations and Autumn Internationals, can be found across BBC and ITV channels during the spring and autumn. If you’re a fan of rugby league instead, we haven’t forgotten about you. You can find Super League and international clashes on Sky Sports.

• England Test Matches, ODIs, T20s, The Hundred and Vitality Blast on Sky Sports

• Overseas competitions on TNT Sports

No matter what format of cricket you enjoy, or the team you support, you are spoiled for choice on where to watch live cricket on TV. Sky Sports Cricket is the home of all things cricket, offering Tests, One Day Internationals and T20 matches at the click of a button. Enjoy England internationals – including The Ashes series - The Hundred and Vitality Blast games, as well as a whole host of other international series.

TNT also features select overseas competitions and franchise tournaments, giving you even more chance to watch live cricket without the worry about travel or getting tickets. With year-round cricket available across all these channels, it’s never been easier to watch wickets and spin balls colliding.

• F1, F2, F1 Academy, IndyCar and GT World Challenge races on Sky Sports

• Select F1 races on Channel 4

If you are a racing fan, you can get involved with every twist and turn in the season thanks to Sky Sports F1. Offering full coverage of every race, including pre- and post-race content, getting your adrenaline fix has never been easier. With channels available in HD and Ultra HD, it will feel like you are at the race while tucked up on the sofa.

The overtakes and pitstops don’t stop there either. You can also watch Formula 2 and F1 Academy races, as well as IndyCar and GT World Challenge fixtures. Channel 4 also shows you free-to-air highlights of the F1 calendar.

• NFL RedZone, Super Bowl, Thursday Night, Friday Night and Monday Night Football on Sky Sports

• Select games on ITV

• Every game on DAZN Game Pass

From pre-season friendlies to the coveted Super Bowl, Sky Sports NFL brings you full coverage of the entire NFL season. Watch live Thursday, Friday and Monday night football, as well as weekly RedZone coverage straight from the States.

ITV also airs select live games and covers must-watch highlights each week. Get every angle of the season with these channels, as well as DAZN Game Pass for die-hard fans who want to see every single game in full.

No matter what sport you’re into, there is one thing every fan needs – one place to watch it all. With Virgin Media TV packages, you can bring together the biggest sports channels, including Sky Sports and TNT Sports, in one simple and easy-to-use bundle.

Add ultra-fast Virgin Media broadband to the mix, and you have the perfect recipe for smooth streaming and on-demand replays whenever you want. So, whether you’re watching the first whistle, final lap or the deciding over, you’ll never miss a moment of the action.

Ready to get started? Explore our sports bundles and find the perfect package that suits you. Keep every game, race and match right at your fingertips.