The new club season is only days away, with the Scottish Premiership kicking off this week and the Premier League following shortly after. Football fans who want to catch every match live need to secure their TV packages now. Sky Sports remains the primary broadcaster for UK football, offering at least 215 Premier League matches and over 1,000 EFL games during the 2026/27 campaign.
Sky Sports Packages at a Glance
Sky's Essential TV package with Sky Sports starts at £35 per month with no upfront fees. This includes access to Sky Stream, Netflix, and Sky Sports. However, the deal requires a 24-month minimum term and prices may change during that period. For those seeking more channels, the Ultimate TV package costs from £24 per month and includes HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, Hayu, and 135 live channels. Adding Sky Sports to the Ultimate package costs an extra £20 per month.
Every Sky subscription now comes with 135 channels alongside free subscriptions to HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu. The Essential package provides at least 215 live Premier League matches, over 1,000 EFL matches including all Carabao Cup action, plus a dedicated F1 channel and coverage of major golf tournaments.
Adding TNT Sports
Fans can also add TNT Sports to their Sky package for an additional £25 a month, fixed for 24 months. This unlocks Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League action, starting with Aston Villa's UEFA Super Cup tie against PSG on Wednesday 12 August. Alternatively, TNT Sports is available separately via HBO Max or Prime Video's TNT Sports channel for £30.99 per month. TNT Sports will show selected Premier League matches, with the first being Hull City vs Manchester United on Saturday 22 August.
Key TV Fixtures for the 2026/27 Season
The following matches will be broadcast live on TV during the opening weeks of the season:
- Friday 31 July: Scottish Premiership – Dundee United vs Rangers (Sky Sports)
- Saturday 1 August: Carabao Cup Preliminary Round – Tranmere vs Rochdale (Sky Sports)
- Thursday 6 August: Carabao Cup First Round – Bristol City vs Walsall (Sky Sports)
- Wednesday 12 August: UEFA Super Cup – PSG vs Aston Villa (TNT Sports)
- Friday 14 August: Championship and EFL start – Wolves vs Blackburn (Sky Sports)
- Sunday 16 August: Community Shield – Arsenal vs Manchester City (TNT Sports)
- Friday 21 August: Premier League start – Arsenal vs Coventry City (Sky Sports)
- Saturday 22 August: Premier League – Hull City vs Manchester United (TNT Sports)
Fans who prefer a live experience can purchase hospitality tickets through Seat Unique for various matches throughout the season. This article contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission on sales generated from it.
