How to Watch and Live Stream the English Premier League in August 2026

Where to Watch Premier League Football in August 2026

The 2026/27 Premier League season is underway, and if you want to catch every match live in the UK, knowing which broadcaster shows what can be tricky. The live coverage is split mainly between Sky Sports and TNT Sports. We have gathered all the details for you, including kick-off times and channel info.

Premier League Broadcast Rights Breakdown

During the current 2025–2029 rights cycle, two broadcasters share the live Premier League matches in the UK. Every game outside the traditional Saturday 3pm blackout window is broadcast live, totaling roughly 270 matches per season. BBC Sport keeps free-to-air rights for weekly highlights through Match of the Day.

• Broadcaster: Sky Sports
• Live Matches: At least 215
• Main Broadcast Slots: Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, Monday nights
• Broadcaster: TNT Sports
• Live Matches: 52
• Main Broadcast Slots: Saturday 12:30pm, two full midweek rounds

Sky Sports Coverage

Sky Sports holds four out of five available broadcast packages, allowing them first choice of weekend matches. Their schedule includes the popular Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, and Friday night games. A big change this cycle is Sky airing all 10 final-day fixtures live across their channels.

TNT Sports Coverage

TNT Sports controls 52 matches a season, focusing on the early Saturday 12:30pm kick-offs and exclusive midweek rounds. This provides standalone days packed with Premier League action.

Today's Match on TV

• Fixture: Fulham vs Chelsea
• Date & Time: Monday, 24 August 2026, 21:00
• Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media

Streaming Options for Premier League Matches

Your streaming options depend on which network has the rights to each match.

• Matches on Sky Sports can be streamed via the Sky Go app for existing subscribers or through NOW Sports Day or Month passes without a contract.
• TNT Sports streams are now available on HBO Max after its UK launch in early 2026. You can subscribe directly through HBO Max, Prime Video, or purchase access like a Monthly Pass via bt.com.

Subscription Packages Overview

• Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Base TV package for £15/month plus £20/month sports add-on. No setup fee. Total from £35/month.
• NOW Sports Flexible: 31-day rolling contract, ideal for busy football months. £34.99/month.
• NOW Day Membership: 24-hour pass for single big matches. £14.99/day.
• Virgin Media Stream: Free Stream box for broadband customers; Sky Sports HD pack available for £31.75/month on a 30-day rolling contract.

Why Some Saturday 3pm Games Aren't on TV

Many fans get frustrated when Saturday 3pm matches aren't broadcast live. This is due to the long-standing 3pm blackout rule, which bans live broadcasts between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. It was created to encourage attendance at lower-league games instead of watching Premier League matches on TV.

If you want to follow these matches live, your best bet is live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or waiting for highlights on platforms like YouTube and the Sky Sports app after 5:15pm.

Amazon Prime Video and the Premier League

Amazon Prime Video no longer holds rights to live Premier League matches in the UK as of the 2025–26 season. The familiar December and Boxing Day fixtures returned to Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Amazon still plays a role by exclusively streaming the top Tuesday UEFA Champions League match.

New Simultaneous Sunday Kick-Offs

The 2025-26 season ended the displaced match blackout, meaning all Premier League fixtures outside the Saturday 3pm window are live. On Sundays, many games kick off at 2pm simultaneously. To keep up, Sky Sports offers features like Sky Sports Multiview on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and their app, letting fans watch up to four games on one screen.

Alternatively, the Red Button service and the new Sky Sports+ channel provide dedicated commentary and full coverage for each game. With 215 live matches on Sky this season, missing your team's match on TV is less likely than before.