Best legal IPTV & live TV streaming services in United Kingdom (2026)
2 licensed services stream live television in United Kingdom over the internet, which is what IPTV means in practice. This page compares them on price, channels, sports rights, streams and contract terms, links to the free public-broadcaster apps, and explains what the law says about unlicensed subscriptions. No unlicensed provider is listed or recommended.
Services compared
| Plan | Monthly price | Channels | Sports rights | Simultaneous streams | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW (NOW TV) Sky (Comcast) | £7.99 | Sky Atlantic, Sky Max, Sky Sports 1-9 (Sports), Sky Cinema | Premier League (Sky games), EFL | 3 | None at present |
| Sky Stream Sky (Comcast) | from £26 | Full Sky TV line-up over broadband | Premier League (Sky), EFL | 1 | None |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Who each service is for
NOW (NOW TV)
Best for Sky Sports and Sky Atlantic without a dish or a contract; add Boost if you want Full HD without adverts.
Sky Stream
Best for households that want the complete Sky guide on a rolling contract and do not mind Sky hardware.
Is IPTV legal here?
Licensed IPTV (NOW, Sky Stream, BT TV, Freely) is legal. Selling or operating unlicensed IPTV is a criminal offence, and sellers have received prison sentences of up to eleven years.
Is IPTV legal in the UK?Free legal live TV
- BBC iPlayer
- ITVX
- Channel 4
- Freely
How we compare
Every figure comes from the operator’s own pricing and help pages on the date shown, converted to monthly prices in the local currency. We rate on channel coverage, sports rights, streams per account, recording, device support and contract flexibility, and we re-check pages when operators announce changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is IPTV legal in United Kingdom?
Licensed IPTV is legal; unlicensed subscriptions are not. The legality page linked on this page summarises the statute and enforcement in United Kingdom.
What is the cheapest legal live-TV service in United Kingdom?
The public-broadcaster apps are free. Among paid services, the lowest entry plan in this comparison is NOW (NOW TV); see the table for current prices.
Which service is best for sport in United Kingdom?
NOW (NOW TV) hold the main sports rights; the table lists what each carries.
What internet speed do I need?
10 Mbps per HD stream and 25 Mbps per 4K stream, with a wired or 5 GHz connection for the television that matters most.
Can I watch on several TVs?
Each service allows a set number of simultaneous streams (two to four for most); the table shows the limit per service.