How to Watch and Stream English Premier League Football in August 2026
Complete Guide to Watching Premier League Matches in the UK
The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, with all live matches divided between Sky Sports and TNT Sports. We break down every fixture and where you can catch the action live on TV or online.
Subscription Options for Streaming
- Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Commit to two years and pay from £15/month for the base TV package plus £20/month for sports. No setup fee. Total monthly cost: £35.
- NOW Sports Flexible: A 31-day rolling contract ideal for busy football periods like December. Monthly cost: £34.99.
- Sky Stream Monthly: Base TV at £18/month plus £25 for Sky Sports. There is a £20 setup fee but you can cancel anytime. Monthly cost: £43.
- NOW Day Membership: For fans wanting access to just one big match, a 24-hour pass costs £14.99. Not cost-effective for watching multiple games.
- Virgin Media Stream: Free Stream box for Virgin broadband customers, with Sky Sports HD available on a 30-day rolling contract for £31.75/month extra.
How Broadcast Rights Are Divided
The current 2025–2029 rights are split exclusively between two broadcasters, covering about 270 live games each season, excluding the Saturday 3pm blackout window. BBC Sport shows weekly highlights via Match of the Day.
- Sky Sports: Airs at least 215 games including Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, and Monday nights.
- TNT Sports: Broadcasts 52 matches mainly on Saturday 12:30pm slots and two full midweek rounds.
Sky Sports Coverage
Sky Sports dominates weekend coverage, holding four out of five broadcast packages. They offer flagship Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, and Friday fixtures. All ten final-day matches are live across their channels. Multiple games air simultaneously at 2pm Sundays.
TNT Sports Coverage
TNT Sports focuses on 52 matches, featuring the early Saturday 12:30pm kickoff and exclusive midweek rounds, providing standalone days packed with top-flight action.
Today's Featured Match
- Fulham vs Chelsea
- Date and Time: Monday, 24 Aug 2026, 21:00
- Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media
Streaming Platforms for Live Premier League
To stream Premier League games, it depends who holds the rights to that match.
- Sky Sports matches can be streamed via the Sky Go app for subscribers or through NOW Sports passes without contracts.
- TNT Sports live streaming moved to HBO Max starting in 2026. Fans can subscribe directly on HBO Max, Prime Video, or get flexible passes via bt.com.
Why Some Saturday 3pm Games Aren't on TV
The well-known Saturday 3pm blackout means no live broadcasts between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. This rule encourages fans to attend lower-league matches in person instead of watching Premier League games on TV. To follow these matches, fans rely on live audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or wait for highlight clips after 5:15pm on platforms like YouTube and the Sky Sports app.
Amazon Prime Video and Premier League Rights
Amazon Prime Video no longer has live UK Premier League rights as of the 2025–26 season. The usual December and Boxing Day fixtures returned to traditional broadcasters. Sky Sports secured most of the Boxing Day and New Year games, with the rest shared between Sky and TNT Sports. Amazon still streams UEFA Champions League matches exclusively, including the prime Tuesday pick.
New Sunday Simultaneous Kick-offs
The 2025-26 season removed the displaced match blackout, so all Premier League games outside the Saturday 3pm slot are broadcast live. On Super Sundays, several matches start simultaneously at 2pm. To handle this, Sky Sports offers features like Sky Sports Multiview on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and their app, letting viewers watch up to four matches on one screen. Alternatively, dedicated channels and Red Button options provide focused coverage with separate commentary for each game.
This season, with 215 live games on Sky, fans won't miss their teams during busy Sunday afternoons.
