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UK Football TV Rights Guide 2025/26

Not sure which channel shows your competition? This guide explains who broadcasts every major football competition in the UK — and links to today's live schedules.

Premier League TV rights

Sky Sports, TNT Sports & Amazon Prime

The Premier League is split between three broadcasters in the UK. Sky Sports shows the majority of matches across its dedicated channels. TNT Sports broadcasts Saturday lunchtime fixtures and a share of weekend games. Amazon Prime Video streams one full midweek round per matchweek, with all games available to Prime members at no extra cost.

Champions League TV rights

TNT Sports & Amazon Prime

UEFA Champions League matches are shown on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK. Amazon Prime Video holds rights to one Tuesday night round per matchweek. Selected games may also be available free-to-air on BBC or ITV during later rounds.

Europa League & Conference League

TNT Sports

Both the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League are broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK. Every match from the group stage through to the final is available live.

FA Cup TV rights

BBC & ITV (free-to-air)

The FA Cup is shared between BBC and ITV in the UK, with both broadcasters showing matches free-to-air. BBC covers selected ties on BBC One and iPlayer, while ITV shows others on ITV1 and ITVX. The final is typically shared between both broadcasters.

EFL Championship, League One & League Two

Sky Sports & Sky Sports+

Sky Sports holds the rights to over 100 EFL matches per season across the Championship, League One and League Two. Games are shown on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+. Selected midweek fixtures are available on Sky Sports+.

Scottish Premiership TV rights

Sky Sports

The Scottish Premiership is broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK. Sky shows a selection of SPFL matches each round, including key Celtic and Rangers fixtures. Games appear on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+.

Carabao Cup (EFL Cup)

Sky Sports

The Carabao Cup is broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK. Coverage includes every round from the early stages through to the Wembley final, with matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Women's Super League (WSL)

Sky Sports & BBC

The Women's Super League is shared between Sky Sports and the BBC. Sky Sports shows the majority of WSL fixtures, while the BBC broadcasts a selection of matches free-to-air on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer.

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UK Football TV Rights — FAQ

What channel is the Premier League on in the UK?

Premier League matches are split between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Sky Sports shows the most games, TNT Sports has Saturday lunchtime picks, and Amazon Prime streams a midweek round.

Where can I watch the Champions League in the UK?

UEFA Champions League matches are broadcast on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK. Amazon Prime Video also shows one Tuesday night round per matchweek. Selected games may appear free-to-air.

Which channel shows the FA Cup?

The FA Cup is shared between BBC and ITV in the UK, with both broadcasters showing matches free-to-air. BBC covers selected ties on BBC One and iPlayer, while ITV shows others on ITV1 and ITVX.

What channel is the Championship on?

EFL Championship, League One and League Two matches are broadcast on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+ in the UK. Sky holds the rights to over 100 EFL games per season.

What channel is the Scottish Premiership on?

Scottish Premiership matches are broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK. Celtic, Rangers and other SPFL fixtures are shown on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event when selected for TV coverage.