Cheapest live TV streaming services in the UK (2026)
Ranked by the lowest monthly plan read from each official page on 2026-10-12, this is every licensed live-TV service in United Kingdom from cheapest to most expensive, with what the entry plan leaves out so a low price does not turn into a second subscription.
Cheapest first
NOW (NOW TV) £7.99/month
Best for Sky Sports and Sky Atlantic without a dish or a contract; add Boost if you want Full HD without adverts.
Simultaneous streams: 3 · Recording / DVR: None (catch-up only) · Free trial: None at present
Sky Stream from £26/month
Best for households that want the complete Sky guide on a rolling contract and do not mind Sky hardware.
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.