Which streaming service is best for sports? From major sporting events to niche platforms ...Middle East

Streaming is taking over live TV for sports.

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.

According to a 2025 Parks Associates and InterDigital survey, approximately 70% of sports fans surveyed watch sports via streaming platforms, with 40% using a mix of traditional TV and streaming, and 30% using exclusively streaming.

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.

If you're looking to save money on some of the sports streaming services listed below, here are the best TNT Sports deals and the best Paramount Plus deals. 

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Sky Sports TNT SportsNOW TVAmazon PrimeParamount PlusPremier SportsDAZNF1 TV

Best sports streaming service

Sky Sports

One of the biggest and best-known sports providers, Sky offers coverage of pretty much all of the major sporting events. There are entire Sky Sports channels dedicated to cricket, golf, F1, tennis and racing, and you can find more niche sports on the Sky Sports Action, Arena and Plus channels.

Sky Sports comes as part of larger Sky packages, which you can customise to tailor to your viewing needs across streaming and live TV.

Best for: All-round sports fans who want to watch major sporting events. Specialist fans of football, rugby, golf, darts and F1.

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.

Price: If you're already a Sky customer, you can add Sky Sports to your package for an extra £22 a month. The cheapest option for new Sky TV customers is the Sky Essential TV bundle with Sky Sports, costing £35 a month.

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If you're looking for ways to save on Sky Sports, you have to check out our roundup of the best Sky Sports deals. 

TNT Sports

TNT Sports used to be a hub for domestic and European football in South America, but following several merger, it is the new name for BT Sport and also features all live content formerly shown by Eurosport.

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.

Best for: Dedicated sports fans, including football fans looking for extensive UEFA Champions League coverage, as well as fans of boxing and UFC.

Sports included: UEFA Champions League, Europa & Conference League, exclusive Premier League games, FA Cup, Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, Golf, Cricket, Snooker, Tennis, Cycling

Price: £30.99 a month on a rolling contract, £25.99 a month on a 12-month contract.

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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 is officially owned by Sky, giving subscribers access to a lot of the coverage from Sky itself. However, the key difference between the two lies in the price, with entertainment packages starting from £3.99 a month.

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.

Best for: Flexible sports fan who wants access to extensive sporting coverage without long-term commitment.

Sports included: Access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, as well as Sky Sports+.

Price: £34.99 £27.99 a month for a 12-month contract, £40.99 £27.99 a month for Sports + Boost, £43.99 £31.99 a month for Sports + Ultra Boost

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Take a look at our comparison of Sky vs NOW. 

Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime is best-known for its selection of films and TV shows as well as next-day shipping, but did you know that it also offers sports coverage?

Prime users can get access to selected live sporting events on the platform for no extra cost and no long-term commitment.

Best for: Amazon Prime viewers who want access to occasional live events, documentaries and niche sports without paying for a dedicated sports service.

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.

Price: £8.99 a month, £95 a year or £5.99 a month for access to Prime Video only.

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Paramount Plus

In addition to its impressive library of TV shows, films and Paramount Plus originals, subscribers will also have access to selected live sports, with a focus on Champions League matches.

Best for: Champions League fans.

Sports included: Champions League, selected matches from Serie A, Europa League, Europa Conference League, live UFC events, rugby matches, PGA tour coverage and some CBS Sports programming.

Price: from £5.99 a month

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Premier Sports

Premier Sports provides a range of niche sports, including lesser-played sports and minor leagues of more popular sports like football and rugby. You can opt for fixed-term or rolling contracts and it doesn't come with live TV or entertainment offerings.

Premier Sports is available as a standalone subscription, as well as an add-on to Amazon Prime.

Best for: Fans of niche sports not available on larger platforms.

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.

Price: £12.99 a month for a 12-month fixed term contract, £17.99 a month for a rolling contract, £130 upfront annual subscription

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Here's how to watch Premier Sports in the UK. 

DAZN

DAZN is the best way to get a ringside seat for the biggest live boxing matches. Not only that, it offers a range of other sports and access to over 250 games and the Super Bowl thanks to the NFL Game Pass.

Best for: Boxing, MMA and NFL fans, or fans of niche sports.

Sports included: Boxing, MMA, American football, basketball, ice hockey, curling, college sports, equestrian jumping, fencing, horse racing, golf, football, padel, softball, tennis, wrestling and more.

Price: £15.99 a month for DAZN Standard, £25.99 a month for DAZN Ultimate.

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If you want to learn more, here's our DAZN explainer. 

F1 TV

This one is for the shameless F1 nerds. F1 TV is home to all the behind-the-scenes goodies from the world of F1, including pre- and post-race shows, analysis, Tech Talks, documentaries and the official F1 archive.

Best for: F1 superfans

Sports included: F1 commentary and analysis, but no live F1 races.

Price: £2.29 a month or £19.99 a year.

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Sports streaming services FAQ

The answer to this question depends on the service you're considering signing up for. Here is a list of the featured sports streaming service and the membership types that are on offer:

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

What are the top apps for streaming sports in 4K?

If quality is a priority for you, it's important to be selective with your choice of sports streaming service.

Sky Sports broadcast major sporting events such as the Premier League in Ultra HD, which requires a compatible device and the Ultra HD add-on to your subscription. However, Amazon Prime delivers selected live events in native 4K UHD for no extra cost, including Thursday Night Football or UEFA Champions League.

TNT Sports also offers selected live events in 4K Ultra HD via supported platforms.

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