"What channel is the Premier League on today?" is one of the most searched football questions, and the answer is rarely simple. Premier League rights are split between several broadcasters, and which channel airs which game changes week to week. This guide goes channel by channel through the UK broadcasters, explains how those channels appear in an IPTV channel list, and shows which ones to save as favourites.
Premier League Channel Guide 2026
In the UK, live Premier League football is shown mainly on Sky Sports, with a smaller package on TNT Sports and highlights on the BBC. The split below is the one this guide has described; rights packages change between seasons, so check the broadcasters' own listings for the current campaign.
Sky Sports Premier League
Sky Sports holds the largest share of Premier League broadcast rights. The dedicated Sky Sports Premier League channel airs the majority of live fixtures throughout the season. Additional overflow games appear on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports 4K UHD.
Key Sky Sports Premier League slots: Saturday 12:30 PM, Saturday 5:30 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM, Sunday 4:30 PM, Monday 8:00 PM, and occasional Friday evening fixtures.
TNT Sports
TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) holds a secondary package of Premier League rights, so it shows fewer live games per round than Sky, sometimes including high-profile fixtures that Sky does not hold. The number of TNT games varies by round; check TNT's schedule.
TNT Sports Premier League games are on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 2, with some in 4K on TNT Sports Ultimate.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has held a small Premier League package in past seasons, built around complete rounds of matches in which every fixture was live on Prime. Whether it holds games in the current season depends on the latest rights deal, so check Amazon's and the Premier League's announcements before you subscribe for it.
BBC (Match of the Day — Highlights Only)
The BBC does not broadcast live Premier League matches. Match of the Day on BBC One (Saturday, ~10:30 PM) and Match of the Day 2 (Sunday, ~10:30 PM) carry highlights of all Saturday and Sunday matches respectively.
The Simplest Way to Watch Every Premier League Channel
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How Premier League Channels Appear in an IPTV List
In an IPTV player, the Premier League channels are listed by name inside a sports or country category, not by a Sky or Virgin number. Expect the same channel to appear more than once, in different qualities, so it helps to know what the labels mean before match day.
- Country prefix: UK channels usually sit in a UK or UK Sports category and may carry a "UK" prefix, which separates Sky Sports Premier League from similarly named channels in other countries.
- Quality tags: labels such as SD, HD, FHD and 4K or UHD mark different versions of the same channel. Pick FHD for most TVs, 4K only on a 4K TV with a fast, stable connection.
- Backup entries: a second listing of the same channel is useful if the first one stutters during a match. Find it before kick-off.
- Event channels: some lists add match-specific entries in the run-up to big games; the regular broadcaster channel is still the one to favourite.
If the guide next to these channels is blank or shows the wrong programme, the EPG has not matched the channel. Our guide to fixing a missing IPTV EPG walks through the refresh and time-offset settings.
Which Channels Should You Save as Favourites?
Save seven channels and you will have every UK live Premier League broadcast within two clicks: the Sky Sports and TNT Sports channels named in this guide.
| Channel | What it shows | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports Premier League | Most of Sky's live fixtures | Your default for Sky games |
| Sky Sports Main Event | Overflow and headline games | When two Sky games overlap |
| Sky Sports Football | Overflow games and football shows | Busy rounds and midweek fixtures |
| Sky Sports 4K UHD | Selected games in 4K | 4K TV and a fast connection |
| TNT Sports 1 | TNT's live Premier League games | TNT-picked fixtures |
| TNT Sports 2 | Further TNT games | When TNT shows two at once |
| TNT Sports Ultimate | Selected TNT games in 4K | 4K viewing of TNT games |
In TiviMate, long-press each channel and choose Add to favourites; in IPTV Smarters, tap the heart icon. For the picture settings that make the 4K versions worth choosing, see how to watch sports in 4K.
Premier League Channels Outside the UK
Outside the UK, the channel depends on your country, because the Premier League sells its rights market by market. The channel guide on this page covers the UK broadcasters only.
If you are in the USA or elsewhere, the Premier League publishes an official list of broadcast partners by country; check it at the start of each season, as partners can change when deals renew. Our Premier League IPTV hub gathers our football guides in one place, and if you want a matchday routine rather than a channel list, our guide to finding where today's Premier League match is on takes you from the fixture list to the right stream.
Sky Sports Channel Numbers
| Channel | Sky Number | Virgin Number | Freesat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports Main Event | 401 | 501 | — |
| Sky Sports Premier League | 402 | 502 | — |
| Sky Sports Football | 403 | 503 | — |
| Sky Sports Cricket | 404 | 504 | — |
| Sky Sports F1 | 406 | 506 | — |
| TNT Sports 1 | 410 | 527 | — |
On TVNado, all channels are accessible by name in the EPG. Sky and Virgin channel numbers are shown for reference only and can change; check your provider's guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any free-to-air Premier League?
In the UK, live Premier League matches are not normally shown free-to-air; the BBC carries highlights on Match of the Day. Live games are on paid channels, mainly Sky Sports and TNT Sports. In the USA and other countries the rights holders are different, so check the Premier League's list of broadcasters for your country.
Does TVNado show every televised Premier League match?
TVNado includes the Sky Sports and TNT Sports channels, which carry the UK's televised live Premier League fixtures, in a single subscription. Saturday 3pm kick-offs are not televised live in the UK, so no UK channel shows them. Check the EPG for each fixture, and test your channels during the free trial.
Is Sky Sports Premier League the same channel as Sky Sports Main Event?
No. They are separate channels. Sky Sports Premier League carries most of Sky's live games, while Main Event takes overflow and headline fixtures, so favourite both.
Where can I watch Match of the Day if I miss it?
Match of the Day airs on BBC One on Saturday nights and Match of the Day 2 on Sunday nights. Both can be watched later on BBC iPlayer in the UK, or on TVNado's BBC catch-up.
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