Best Sport Streaming Services UK 2026 — Watch Live Without Sky
Sky no longer has a monopoly on live sport in the UK. Between Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports, NOW TV, DAZN, and the free-to-air broadcasters, you can follow most major sports without a Sky subscription — often for significantly less money.
Here's what you need to know about each service and which sports they cover.
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UK Sport Streaming Services — Overview
| Service | Price | Contract | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports (via satellite/Sky Glass) | £22–£46/mo + base package | 18-24 months | Full Sky Sports experience (all sports) |
| NOW TV Sport Pass | £34.99/month | No contract | Sky Sports without a long-term commitment |
| TNT Sports (Prime Video Channel) | £29.99/month | Monthly | Champions League, Premier League, boxing |
| DAZN | £9.99/month | Monthly | Boxing, MMA, motorsport, some football |
| BBC Sport (iPlayer) | Free (TV Licence) | None | Select Premier League, FA Cup, F1, cricket, athletics |
| ITV Sport (ITVX) | Free | None | FA Cup, Six Nations rugby, boxing |
| Channel 4 Sport | Free | None | F1, cricket, Paris 2024 highlights |
Service-by-Service Breakdown
NOW TV Sport Pass — £34.99/month (No Contract)
What you get: All Sky Sports channels including Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports F1, and more.
Best for: Sky Sports content without the 18-month commitment. Ideal for sport-heavy months (e.g., the football season finale, Ashes cricket) when you want to dip in and out.
Key sports: Premier League, Championship, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Formula 1, cricket (international and county), golf (Ryder Cup, European Tour), boxing, rugby union, rugby league, darts, tennis.
Downsides: Expensive for casual viewers. No HD on the base Sport Pass — you need to add Boost (£5.99/mo) for HD and no ads.
TNT Sports via Amazon Prime Video Channels — £29.99/month
What you get: TNT Sports 1-4 and BT Sport Ultimate, streamed through the Prime Video app.
Best for: Champions League and Premier League fans who already have Amazon Prime.
Key sports: UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Premier League (some matches), Premiership Rugby, UFC, boxing, MotoGP.
Note: TNT Sports replaced BT Sport in 2023 following the Discovery/Warner Bros. merger. The rights portfolio is the same but under a new name.
Downsides: Doesn't cover as many sports as a full Sky Sports subscription. The Champions League was previously on BT Sport but broadcasting rights are split — some rounds on TNT, others on Amazon.
DAZN — £9.99/month
What you get: DAZN is a global sport streaming platform. UK content focuses on boxing, MMA, and motorsport.
Key sports: World Championship boxing (Eddie Hearn/Matchroom promotions), UFC, select football (La Liga highlights, Serie A), motorsport.
Best for: Boxing fans — DAZN holds a significant portion of UK world championship boxing rights.
Downsides: Smaller sport portfolio in the UK than in other DAZN markets. No Premier League or Champions League.
Amazon Prime Video (Free with Prime, £8.99/month)
What you get: Prime Video includes some live sport without any add-on.
Free live sport on Prime Video UK:
- Selected Premier League matches (Amazon holds a package of 20 Premier League matches per season)
- Some ATP/WTA tennis (US Open, select tournaments)
Best for: Casual sport fans who already have Prime.
BBC Sport / BBC iPlayer (Free with TV Licence)
What you get: The BBC holds significant free-to-air sports rights.
Key sports:
- Football: Match of the Day (Premier League highlights), FA Cup (selected rounds and final), Women's Super League highlights
- Tennis: Wimbledon (full live coverage)
- Cricket: International England matches (Test Match Special radio; some TV coverage)
- Athletics: World Championships, London Marathon
- Formula 1: Race highlights only (live F1 is on Sky Sports / Channel 4)
- Rugby: Six Nations, internationals
Best for: Anyone who wants free sport — the BBC covers the biggest annual moments.
ITV Sport / ITVX (Free)
Key sports:
- FA Cup (selected rounds)
- Six Nations Rugby (shared with BBC)
- International football (World Cup, Euros when broadcast rights are split)
- Boxing (some bouts)
- Grand National horse racing
Channel 4 Sport (Free)
Key sports:
- Formula 1: Channel 4 shows at least 10 live F1 races per season (Sky Sports holds exclusive live rights for the rest)
- Cricket: Highlights of England internationals
- Paralympics: Comprehensive coverage
- British Athletics: Select events
Which Sports Are On Which Service?
| Sport | Free options | Paid options |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Amazon Prime (20 matches), BBC (MOTD highlights), ITV (select) | NOW TV Sport, TNT Sports |
| Champions League | ITV (final) | TNT Sports |
| FA Cup | BBC, ITV | — |
| Formula 1 | Channel 4 (10 live races) | NOW TV Sport (all races, Sky Sports F1) |
| Cricket | BBC (some), Channel 4 (highlights) | NOW TV Sport (Sky Sports Cricket) |
| Wimbledon | BBC (full coverage) | — |
| Six Nations | BBC, ITV (shared) | — |
| Boxing | ITV (select) | DAZN, NOW TV Sport, TNT Sports |
| UFC | — | TNT Sports |
| Golf (major events) | BBC (The Open, select) | NOW TV Sport |
How to Watch the Premier League Without Sky
You have three options:
- Amazon Prime Video — 20 live matches per season, included with Prime (£8.99/mo)
- NOW TV Sport Pass — all Sky Sports Premier League matches (£34.99/mo, no contract)
- TNT Sports via Prime Video — additional live matches (£29.99/mo)
For the cheapest way to follow the Premier League: Amazon Prime gives you 20 matches per season at no extra cost if you already have Prime for delivery.
Cheapest Way to Watch Champions League UK
TNT Sports (£29.99/month via Prime Video) is the primary Champions League broadcaster in the UK. Some rounds are also on Amazon Prime Video's free tier. The final is typically shared with free-to-air broadcasters.
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