Where to Watch and Stream English Premier League Football in October 2026

Complete Guide to Watching the Premier League in the UK, October 2026

Don't miss a single moment of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch every live Premier League match in the UK this October, including schedules for Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

Broadcast Rights and Platforms

The Premier League's live broadcast rights in the UK are split between two main networks for the 2025–2029 cycle. Matches outside the Saturday 3pm blackout are shown live, totaling about 270 games each season. Meanwhile, BBC Sport holds the free-to-air rights for weekly highlights through Match of the Day.

• Sky Sports: At least 215 live games including Friday nights, Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 2pm & 4:30pm, and Monday night fixtures.
• TNT Sports: 52 live matches featuring the Saturday 12:30pm slot and two full midweek rounds.

Sky Sports Coverage

Sky Sports commands the largest share of Premier League games and selects the top weekend fixtures. Their coverage includes Super Sunday double-headers, Monday Night Football, Friday night matches, and all final day games live. Sky also broadcasts multiple matches simultaneously at 2pm on Sundays.

TNT Sports Coverage

TNT Sports focuses on the early Saturday kickoff at 12:30pm and provides exclusive coverage of two full midweek rounds per season, delivering standalone Premier League action days.

Live Streaming Options

For streaming, it depends on the broadcaster:

• Sky Sports streams via the Sky Go app for subscribers or contract-free through NOW Sports Day or Month passes.
• TNT Sports streams are now available on HBO Max after its UK launch in early 2026. Subscribers can join via HBO Max, Prime Video, or buy access directly through bt.com.

Viewing Packages

• Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: £15/month base TV package plus £20/month sports add-on; no setup fee; monthly total from £35.
• NOW Sports Flexible: A 31-day rolling contract perfect for busy football periods; £34.99/month.
• Sky Stream Single Match Pass: 24-hour pass for £14.99 giving access to all 12 Sky Sports channels; good if watching only one big game.
• Virgin Media Stream: Free Stream box for Virgin broadband customers with an optional £31.75/month Sky Sports HD add-on on a 30-day rolling contract.

Saturday 3pm Blackout Explained

In the UK, no football matches kick off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on Saturdays to encourage fans to attend lower-league games in person. This blackout means that the popular 3pm Saturday matches are not broadcast live. Fans can follow live audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live or catch highlights after 5:15pm on YouTube and the Sky Sports app.

Current Fixture Example

• Coventry City vs Newcastle United
• Date: Monday, 12 Oct 2026
• Time: 22:00
• Channels: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, NowTV, Sky Sports Ultra HDR

Amazon Prime Video and the Premier League

Amazon Prime Video no longer holds rights to live Premier League matches in the UK from the 2025-26 season onwards. Traditional broadcasters like Sky Sports and TNT Sports now cover the festive fixtures including Boxing Day and New Year games. Amazon remains involved in European football, streaming the prime UEFA Champions League Tuesday match exclusively.

New Sunday Kick-Offs and Viewing Features

The 2025-26 season saw the removal of the displaced match blackout, so every Premier League fixture outside the Saturday 3pm window is broadcast live. On Super Sundays, several games often start simultaneously at 2pm. To handle this, Sky Sports introduced Sky Sports Multiview, allowing fans to watch up to four matches at once on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and the Sky Sports app.

For viewers wanting dedicated coverage, the Red Button and the new Sky Sports+ channel provide full production and separate commentary teams for each game. With a record 215 matches live on Sky this season, it's easier than ever to follow your team.

Premier League Kits Highlights

• Roma Away Kit: Elegant off-white with yellow-and-red chest band, inspired by Roman virtue Pietas; from £85.00.
• Porto Away Kit: Deep purple base with cream detailing, symbolizing Port’s journey from Douro Valley; from £85.00.
• Liverpool Home Kit: Inspired by 1989-91 adidas design with dynamic geometric pattern on red; from £85.00.
• Manchester United Away Kit: Bold royal blue with tonal stripes and red/white V-neck accents; from £85.00.
• AS Monaco Third Kit: Mint stripes inspired by Monaco pools, featuring Stade Louis-II arches; from £90.00.
• Chelsea Away Kit: First black away shirt since 2016-17, designed with vibrant Midwest Gold accents; from £89.99.