How to Watch and Stream English Premier League Football in August 2026
Complete Guide to Premier League Broadcasts in the UK for August 2026
The 2026/27 English Premier League season is underway, and if you want to catch every match live, this guide will tell you where to watch. The coverage is split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports, so knowing which channel airs which game can be tricky. Below, you'll find schedules, streaming options, and details on broadcasting rights.
Premier League Broadcast Split in the UK (2025–2029 Cycle)
Two broadcasters share live Premier League rights for this cycle. Games outside the Saturday 3pm blackout window are shown live, adding up to about 270 matches each season. The BBC Sport continues to air weekly highlights through Match of the Day.
- Broadcaster: Sky Sports
- Live Matches: At least 215
- Main Slots: Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, Monday nights
- Broadcaster: TNT Sports
- Live Matches: 52
- Main Slots: Saturday 12:30pm early kick-offs, two midweek rounds
Sky Sports Coverage
Sky Sports dominates Premier League broadcasts, holding four of five packages and getting first pick on weekend games. It offers flagship programming like Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, and Friday night fixtures. This season, Sky shows all ten final-day matches live across its channels. They also broadcast multiple matches simultaneously on Sundays at 2pm.
TNT Sports Coverage
TNT Sports has a smaller but important role with 52 matches, mostly the early Saturday 12:30pm kick-offs plus two exclusive midweek rounds. This gives them standalone days with top-flight action.
Live Matches Today
- Fulham vs Chelsea - Monday, 24 Aug 2026, 21:00
- Broadcast On: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media
Streaming Options for Premier League Matches
Watching online depends on the broadcaster for that game. If it's on Sky Sports, subscribers can stream via the Sky Go app. For contract-free viewing, NOW Sports offers day or monthly passes.
TNT Sports moved its streaming to HBO Max starting this season. You can subscribe directly through HBO Max or Prime Video, or get access via bt.com with flexible monthly passes.
Popular TV and Streaming Packages
- Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Base TV at £15/month + sports add-on £20/month, no setup fee, total from £35/month.
- NOW Sports Flexible: 31-day rolling contract, perfect for busy months, from £34.99/month.
- NOW Day Membership: 24-hour pass for one big game, from £14.99 daily.
- Virgin Media Stream: Free Stream box for broadband customers, Sky Sports HD add-on £31.75/month.
Why Some Saturday 3pm Matches Aren't Broadcast Live
Many fans wonder why some Saturday afternoon games can't be found live on TV. This is due to the longstanding 3pm blackout rule, which stops live football broadcasts between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. It was originally meant to encourage attendance at lower-league matches but remains controversial. Audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and free highlights on YouTube or the Sky Sports app become available after 5:15pm.
Amazon Prime Video and Premier League Rights
Amazon Prime Video no longer holds live Premier League rights in the UK for the 2025-26 season onward. Traditional broadcasters have taken back the festive fixtures, including Boxing Day and New Year's matches. Amazon still streams UEFA Champions League matches exclusively on Tuesdays.
New Sunday Simultaneous Kick-offs
The blackout on displaced Sunday matches ended last season, meaning every fixture outside the Saturday 3pm window is now live. This results in multiple matches kicking off at 2pm on Sundays. To handle this, Sky Sports offers new features like Sky Sports Multiview on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and their app, letting fans watch up to four matches at once.
For focused viewing, the Red Button and Sky Sports+ channel provide full production and commentary for each game. With 215 live matches this season, fans won’t miss out on seeing their teams play live.
