Best sports streaming services in the UK (2026)
Every licensed service in United Kingdom that holds meaningful live sports rights, ranked by coverage. Rights move between seasons, so each entry lists the competitions it carries now and links to the current schedule on the official site.
Ranked by sports coverage
NOW (NOW TV) £7.99/month
Premier League (Sky games); EFL; F1; Cricket; Golf; Darts; Rugby
Simultaneous streams: 3 · Recording / DVR: None (catch-up only) · Free trial: None at present
Sky Stream from £26/month
Premier League (Sky); EFL; F1; Cricket; Golf
Simultaneous streams: 1 · Recording / DVR: Playlist (cloud) instead of recordings · Free trial: None
Services compared
| Plan | Monthly price | Simultaneous streams | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW (NOW TV) | £7.99/month | 3 | None at present |
| Sky Stream | from £26/month | 1 | None |
Free legal live TV
- BBC iPlayer: All BBC channels live; TV licence required.
- ITVX: ITV1-4 live, Premier League highlights, FA Cup and England games on ITV.
- Channel 4: Channel 4, E4, More4 live and F1 highlights.
- Freely: Live TV over broadband with a full guide on supported smart TVs, no aerial.
- Pluto TV UK: 100+ free live channels.
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.