Who Shows What? Premium Sports Channels in the UK (2026/27)
Premier League, Champions League, Formula 1, darts, cycling and tennis: who broadcasts what in the UK in 2026/27? An overview by sport, the big changes coming in 2027, and how to work out which subscriptions you really need.
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Watching all the big sport in the UK usually means juggling several subscriptions. Rights are split between broadcasters and streamers, and they move regularly. This article sets out who shows what in 2026/27, the changes coming in 2027, and how to work out what you really need.
Please note: sports rights change often. This overview is based on public sources as of September 2026. If in doubt, always check the broadcaster's official site.
Football
- Premier League: Sky Sports has most live matches (packages B to E, at least 215 a season); TNT Sports has package A (52 matches). The deals run from 2025/26 to 2028/29.
- Champions League 2026/27: TNT Sports shows almost every match, with the first-pick Tuesday match on Amazon Prime Video.
- From 2027/28: Paramount+ takes almost all Champions League matches, Prime Video keeps its first pick, and Sky Sports gets the Europa League and Conference League.
Formula 1
Sky Sports F1 has exclusive live coverage, extended in 2026 until 2034. The British Grand Prix remains free-to-air.
Darts
Sky Sports shows the PDC calendar, on a five-year deal from 2026.
Cycling and tennis
TNT Sports and HBO Max cover much of cycling and Grand Slam tennis after Eurosport's streaming moved to HBO Max. Wimbledon remains on the BBC.
How many subscriptions do you really need?
- Write down the competitions you watch every week, not the ones you catch now and then.
- Find the rights holder for each in the overview above.
- Add up the costs of the services you really need. NOW offers flexible Sky Sports passes if you only want certain months.
- Check what's free: the BBC and ITV show plenty of sport, including highlights, and the British GP.
Remember that in the UK you need a TV Licence to watch or record live TV on any service.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the Champions League in the UK in 2026/27?
On TNT Sports, with one Tuesday match per round on Amazon Prime Video.
What changes in 2027?
From 2027/28, Paramount+ becomes the main home of the Champions League in the UK, while Sky Sports takes the Europa League and Conference League.
Where is Formula 1 on UK TV?
On Sky Sports F1, with the British Grand Prix also free-to-air.
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