Right now there are dozens of platforms, dedicated league packages, and general entertainment giants that hold the rights for your favourite competition or major sporting event.
So, it goes without saying the more streaming services there are, the more you're forking out on a monthly basis – which is where we can help. Below, we've gone into detail about the UK's major sports streaming services, including what they show, how much they cost and whether we'd recommend them to you.
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Sports streaming services at a glanceBest sports streaming serviceSports streaming services FAQSky Sports TNT SportsNOW TVAmazon PrimeParamount PlusPremier SportsDAZNF1 TVBest sports streaming service
Sky Sports
Sky Sports comes as part of larger Sky packages, which you can customise to tailor to your viewing needs across streaming and live TV.
Sports included: Exclusive live rights to over 215 Premier League matches, PGA Tour, F1, Carabao Cup, Women's Super League, US Open Golf, The Open Championship, The PGA Championship, Masters Tournament, Ryder Cup, ONE Championship, US Open Tennis. Also broadcasts FA Cup, NFL, Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Kia Super League, Rugby Union, The Rugby Championship, Rugby Super League, Race of Champions, Formula 2, Formula 3, PDC World Darts Championship, Premier League Darts.
Pros:
Access to premium live sports event year-roundWide range of sportsAccess to live TV and streaming with the option to add more add-onsExpensive package, especially for casual sports fansRequires a long-term commitment
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TNT Sports
The channel is controlled by Warner Bros Discovery and now has a dedicated brand in the UK for all things football and rugby.TNT Sports can be selected as an add-on to providers including HBO, EE, Amazon, Discovery Plus and BT.
Sports included: UEFA Champions League, Europa & Conference League, exclusive Premier League games, FA Cup, Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, Golf, Cricket, Snooker, Tennis, Cycling
Pros:
Plenty of exclusive football coverage, including matches from UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Premier League.Broad sports line-up, including UFC, cycling, MotoGP and moreFlexible access- can be accessed through TNT Sports or as an add-on for EE, Sky and NOW TV.Less Premier League coverage than Sky SportsSome sports require multiple subscriptions
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For more on TNT Sports, check out our TNT Sports explainer, as well as the best TNT Sports deals.
NOW TV
NOW TV's sports packages give the user access to all Sky Sports channels and offer flexible monthly packages without the long-term commitment required by Sky.
Sports included: Access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, as well as Sky Sports+.
Pros:
No long-term commitment thanks to flexible and day membershipsAccess to Sky Sports without Sky TVOften offers discounts and promotional packagesLimited to the sports content available on Sky SportsNo guaranteed access to every Sky Sport event as some require add-ons
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Take a look at our comparison of Sky vs NOW.
Amazon Prime
Prime users can get access to selected live sporting events on the platform for no extra cost and no long-term commitment.
Sports included: One exclusive UEFA Champions League match every Tuesday during the competition, selected NBA games, selected boxing and MMA events. Additional sports available through add-ons such as DAZN and Premier Sports.
Pros:
Good value for those who are already Prime members.Good for anyone looking a variety of entertainment alongside sports.Sports are included with a basic contract with no need for add-ons.Amazon no longer has Premier League rights in the UK, so you can't watch Premier League matches with your subscription.Sports coverage is fairly limited.Coverage of events can vary depending on changing rights.Not suitable for dedicated fans of a specific sport.
Watch sports on Amazon Prime
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Paramount Plus
Best for: Champions League fans.
Price: from £5.99 a month
Combines sports with entertainment content for no extra costAn affordable option for fans of the Champions League
Cons:
Not suitable for fans of any sports except footballLimited sports offering when compared to dedicated sports servicesSign up to Paramount Plus
Premier Sports
Premier Sports is available as a standalone subscription, as well as an add-on to Amazon Prime.
Sports included: Exclusive live rights to La Liga, Scottish League Cup, Elite Ice Hockey League, NHL and NASCAR. Also shows football friendlies, Top 14, EPCR Cup, Scottish Premiership, EUT20 Belgium, Coppa Italia and more.
Pros:
Shows a wide variety of niche sports unavailable on other platformsGood international football coverage including LaLiga and Scottish footballAvailable as a standalone service without the need for a larger TV packageDoesn't include most of the more popular sports eventsLimited extra features like documentaries or analysis shows
Sign up to Premier Sports via Amazon Prime
Here's how to watch Premier Sports in the UK.
DAZN
Best for: Boxing, MMA and NFL fans, or fans of niche sports.
Price: £15.99 a month for DAZN Standard, £25.99 a month for DAZN Ultimate.
DAZN shows over 185 fights a year from the top boxing promotersExtensive archive content, including old fights, documentaries and highlightsDAZN Ultimate includes access to 12 PPV fights, which is better value than buying individual PPVs
Cons:
Doesn't cover mainstream sporting eventsDiffering sports rights in each country mean it can be unclear which events require add-on subscriptions or additional costsLimited non-sport contentIf you want to learn more, here's our DAZN explainer.
F1 TV
Best for: F1 superfans
Price: £2.29 a month or £19.99 a year.
Access to exclusive F1 shows, documentaries and the F1 archiveAccess to real-time data with live driver maps, live telemetry feeds, live leader boardsLow price point
Cons:
No live F1 racesNot suitable for anyone except dedicated F1 fansSign up to F1 TV from £2.29 a month
Sports streaming services FAQ
Sky Sports: long-term subscription paid in monthly instalmentsTNT Sports: monthly subscription, long-term subscription paid in monthly instalments as part of Sky, annual subscriptionNOW: monthly rolling contract, annual subscription paid in instalments, day membershipAmazon Prime: monthly rolling contract, annual subscription paid upfront, annual subscription paid in monthly instalmentsParamount Plus: monthly rolling contract, annual subscriptionPremier Sports: monthly subscription, long-term subscription paid in monthly instalments as part of SkyDAZN: monthly rolling contract, annual subscription, annual subscription paid in monthly instalments, Pay Per View fightsF1 TV: monthly rolling contract, annual subscription
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