It's possible to watch Sky Sports online whether a customer has a subscription with a pay TV provider, or they're looking for short-term access to a specific live event.
Sky customers can watch online using the Sky Go app, while Virgin Media customers can stream Sky Sports through the Sky Sports app.
Customers with BT, EE or NOW can watch Sky Sports online via their NOW Sports Membership, which is supported across a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, games consoles and smart TVs.
Watching Sky Sports online
Sky Sports can be watched online when customers have a subscription with one of the following TV providers:
The main ways of watching Sky Sports online with each provider are:
| Provider | Online platform |
|---|---|
| Sky | Sky Go app |
| Virgin Media | Sky Sports app |
| BT | NOW app |
| EE | NOW app |
| TalkTalk | NOW app |
| NOW | NOW app |
The Sky Go and Sky Sports apps used by Sky and Virgin Media customers are designed mainly for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android.
By contrast, the NOW app is available across a much wider range of devices, including smart TVs, streaming sticks and games consoles, making it the most flexible option for watching Sky Sports online.
New customer offers
Customers switching TV or broadband provider may be able to save money by bundling Sky Sports with a new TV and broadband deal.
Sky Sports TV-only deals
| Package | Channels | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sky Essential TV + Sky Sports | 109 | £35 | Free | 24 months |
 Offer: Save £11/mth on Sky Sports + Free setup (worth £39.95) | |||||
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Sky Ultimate TV + Sky Sports | 151 | £42 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Save £11/mth on Sky Sports + Save £10/mth on Sky Ultimate TV + Free setup (worth £39.95) | |||||
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Sky Glass (gen 2) + Sky Ultimate TV + Sky Sports | 151 | £56 | £20 | 48 months |
| Offer: Save £10/mth on Sky Ultimate TV + Save £11/mth on Sky Sports | |||||
New Sky TV customers can currently save up to £21 per month when bundling Sky Sports with a Sky TV package. Setup is free, and customers receive the Sky Stream puck, with the Sky Sports pack included in full 1080p HD as standard.
The same Sky Sports offers are also available with Sky Glass or Sky Glass Air. Sky Glass Air is available from £6 per month, while standard Sky Glass (Gen 2) starts from £14 per month, both on a 48-month payment plan.
Sky Sports + broadband bundles
| Package | Channels | Broadband | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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M500 Sport HD + Netflix | 209 | 516Mb average | £52.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: No setup fee (was £35) | ||||||
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Sky Essential TV + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 150 | 109 | 150Mb average | £55 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Save £11/mth on Sky Sports + Reduced price broadband + Free setup (worth £39.95) | ||||||
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M125 Fibre Broadband + Flex + Sky Sports | 159 | 132Mb average | £57.57 | £10 | 24 months |
| Offer: Sky Sports just £28.58/mth + Get 10% credit back on every subscription you add to Flex | ||||||
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Big Sport TV + Full Fibre 150 | 100 | 150Mb average | £69.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £50 Reward Card + 6 months free Apple TV+ + Unlimited data boost on EE pay monthly mobile plan (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Big Sport TV + Full Fibre 150 | 100 | 150Mb average | £71.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £100 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
Sky offers the cheapest way to watch Sky Sports online without broadband, with the Sky Sports pack available for £20 per month on a 24-month contract, saving £11 per month on the standard price.
Additional savings are available for customers who bundle Sky broadband, with part-fibre and full-fibre options available from around £20 per month extra.
Virgin Media is currently the cheapest option for customers who want Sky Sports online as part of a broadband bundle. With M500 broadband, Sky Sports works out at £54.99 per month, while Flex customers receive a 10% monthly bill credit on the Sky Sports subscription.
BT and EE also offer Sky Sports as part of bundled TV and broadband deals, including incentives such as reward cards worth up to £160. However, BT and EE customers need to pay an extra £6 per month to watch Sky Sports in full 1080p HD, which is included as standard with Sky and Virgin Media.
Sky Sports online with Sky
Sky is one of the cheapest places to watch Sky Sports in HD or Ultra HD, and remains one of the most popular ways to access the Sky Sports pack. Services like Sky Stream allow customers to pause and rewind key moments during live matches.
Sky customers can watch Sky Sports online from anywhere using the Sky Go app, which is included for free with all Sky TV subscriptions.
Sky Go allows customers to stream any channels included in their subscription, including premium packs such as Sky Sports, on compatible devices when away from home.
Sky Go supports:
- Up to six registered smartphones or tablets, including iOS, Android and Amazon Fire devices
- Windows and Mac computers and laptops
- Automatic device swapping if more than six devices are registered
Customers can stream on up to two devices at the same time. Those with Multiscreen (Sky Go Extra) can stream on up to four devices simultaneously.
While Sky includes Sky Sports in full 1080p HD as standard on TV, the Sky Go app streams at up to 720p HD and does not support Ultra HD.
Sky states that streaming in SD requires a minimum download speed of 1.5Mbps, while HD streaming requires at least 5Mbps.
Although these speeds are relatively low, customers watching Sky Sports online on mobile devices will need a stable 4G or 5G connection, or WiFi, to ensure consistent viewing quality.
The Sky Go app does not support offline downloads, so all content must be streamed live.
Sky customers who also have a Sky Mobile plan may be able to stream Sky Go without it counting against their mobile data allowance when using the Sky Mobile network, meaning Sky Sports can be watched on the go without using up data.
Sky Go Extra
For people who want more flexibility when watching Sky Sports online, upgrading to Sky Go Extra may be worth considering.
Sky Go Extra costs £5 per month on a rolling basis for Sky Q customers, and is included at no extra cost for customers who take Multiscreen with Sky Stream or Sky Glass.
The main benefits of Sky Go Extra include:
- Watch on up to four devices at the same time
- Download selected content to watch offline
- Remote recording and downloading to a Sky Q box
- Access on additional devices, including Xbox and PlayStation consoles
- Sky Go access on Apple TV (requires Multiscreen)
There are a few limitations to be aware of:
- A maximum of two downloads per programme are allowed
- Downloaded content is deleted 48 hours after playback begins, or 30 days after download if not watched
- Sky Go and Sky Go Extra may have more limited licensing rights than the main Sky TV service, meaning some programmes may not be available
For most sports fans these restrictions are unlikely to be an issue, as live viewing is the priority. However, they may affect those who plan to download films or TV box sets for offline viewing.
Sky Sports plans
The current cost of Sky Sports for new Sky TV customers is shown below. All plans include access to Sky Go for online viewing, with Sky Sports available in 1080p HD on the TV service.
| Package | Channels | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sky Ultimate TV + Sky Sports | 151 | £42 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Save £11/mth on Sky Sports + Save £10/mth on Sky Ultimate TV + Free setup (worth £39.95) | |||||
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Sky Glass (gen 2) + Sky Ultimate TV + Sky Sports | 151 | £56 | £20 | 48 months |
| Offer: Save £10/mth on Sky Ultimate TV + Save £11/mth on Sky Sports | |||||
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Sky Ultimate TV + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 75 | 151 | £59 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: Save £11/mth on Sky Sports + Save £10/mth on Sky Ultimate TV + Reduced price broadband + Free setup | |||||
Read more about Sky Stream TV in our full review.
Sky Sports online with Virgin Media
Virgin Media customers who subscribe to the Sky Sports pack can watch live matches and events online using the Sky Sports app.
The Sky Sports app mirrors the Sky Sports website in mobile form and allows users to personalise content around favourite teams, leagues and sports.
In addition to live streams, the app includes highlights, clips, live radio coverage, as well as fixtures, results and league tables across a wide range of sports.
While the Sky Sports app can be downloaded by anyone, only Virgin Media TV customers with an active Sky Sports subscription can access live and on-demand video content.
Sky Sports plans
To watch Sky Sports online via Virgin Media, customers need a Virgin Media broadband and TV bundle with the Sky Sports pack included. Current new-customer offers include:
| Package | Channels | Broadband | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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M125 Fibre Broadband + Flex + Sky Sports | 159 | 132Mb average | £57.57 | £10 | 24 months |
| Offer: Sky Sports just £28.58/mth + Get 10% credit back on every subscription you add to Flex | ||||||
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M500 Sport HD + Netflix | 209 | 516Mb average | £52.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: No setup fee (was £35) | ||||||
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Max Volt | 230 | 1.13Gb average | £76.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: No setup fee (was £35) + O2 mobile SIM with unlimited data, minutes and texts | ||||||
Virgin Media now delivers Sky Sports through its Stream-based TV platform, which supports the Sky Sports app but does not include a traditional recordable TV box.
This means Sky Sports viewing is app-based, with access to live streams and on-demand content rather than local recordings.
Sky Sports online with BT / EE
Customers who take Sky Sports through BT or EE TV can watch the channels as part of the Big Sport or Full Works bundles, or by adding a NOW Sports Membership to their TV plan.
Sky Sports can be watched at home via the EE TV Box Pro, or online through the NOW TV app, which is supported on a wide range of devices including:
- iOS smartphones and tablets
- Android smartphones and tablets
- Windows and Mac computers
- Apple TV
- Roku
- Chromecast
- Android TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
This gives BT and EE TV customers multiple ways to watch Sky Sports online, both at home and when away from their main TV.
Sky Sports plans
BT and EE TV packages that include Sky Sports also bundle TNT Sports. Sky Sports is delivered via a NOW Sports Membership and is included in SD or 720p HD as standard, with an optional £6 per month upgrade to full 1080p HD.
Current new-customer offers include:
| Package | Channels | Broadband | Monthly price | Upfront price | Contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Big Sport TV + Full Fibre 150 | 100 | 150Mb average | £69.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £50 Reward Card + 6 months free Apple TV+ + Unlimited data boost on EE pay monthly mobile plan (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Big Sport TV + Full Fibre 150 | 100 | 150Mb average | £71.99 | Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £100 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
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Full Works TV + Netflix + Full Fibre 150 | 100 | 150Mb average | £58.99 for 3 mths, then £108.99 |
Free | 24 months |
| Offer: £100 BT Reward Card + Free setup on BT Broadband and EE TV (Ends 19/02/2026) | ||||||
The Full Works plan includes Sky Sports and TNT Sports in full 1080p HD as standard. Customers on the Big Sport plan will need to add the HD pack for an extra £6 per month to watch Sky Sports in full HD.
Read more in our BT TV review.
Sky Sports online with NOW
NOW offers a flexible way to watch Sky Sports online, with a NOW Sports Membership available on a rolling monthly contract for £34.99, or reduced to £27.99 per month when taken on a 12-month contract.
NOW is owned by Sky and provides access to Sky Sports on a streaming-only basis. Viewers can pause and rewind live TV, but recording is not supported.
The standard NOW Sports Membership includes access to all Sky Sports channels in up to 720p HD. The subscription renews automatically but can be cancelled monthly, making it a flexible option for short-term viewing.
NOW also offers a Day Membership, which provides 24-hour access to the full Sky Sports pack. This can be useful for a single match or event, but is generally poor value for regular viewing.
For higher-quality viewing, customers can upgrade to one of NOW's premium add-ons:
- NOW Boost (£6 per month) - Upgrades streams to 1080p HD, adds Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, and allows streaming on up to two devices at the same time.
- NOW Ultra Boost (£9 per month) - Adds 4K Ultra HD HDR viewing on supported devices, Dolby Atmos sound, and allows streaming on up to three devices simultaneously.
Boost and Ultra Boost are most beneficial for customers watching Sky Sports on a large TV, and are less essential for those primarily watching on mobile devices.
Read more about NOW TV Memberships.
Sky Sports Mobile TV
Sky previously offered a contract-free service called Sky Sports Mobile TV.
It allowed customers to watch Sky Sports on smartphones for a relatively low monthly fee, with viewing restricted to small screens.
The service was withdrawn in February 2021. Customers who want a no-contract way to watch Sky Sports online are now directed to a NOW Sports Membership instead.
Verdict: the best way to watch Sky Sports online
There are several ways to watch Sky Sports online, whether through a streaming-only service like NOW or via a full TV subscription with Sky, Virgin Media, BT or EE.
NOW offers the most flexible option, with a Sports Membership available on a rolling monthly contract for £34.99, or via a 24-hour Day Membership for £14.99. This makes it a good choice for short-term access or occasional viewing.
However, for households that also want other TV channels, Sky TV can work out cheaper overall. The Sky Sports add-on is priced lower than NOW when taken with a Sky TV package, and Sky includes the channels in full 1080p HD as standard, whereas NOW customers must pay extra for HD or Ultra HD upgrades.
Virgin Media also provides a contract-free route through its Stream-based TV platform, with Sky Sports available via the Sky Sports app for online viewing at home or on the move.
Overall, the best ways to watch Sky Sports online are:
- Sky Go with a Sky TV subscription
- Sky Sports app with a Virgin Media TV plan
- NOW TV app with a NOW Sports Membership
Read more about the differences between Sky and NOW, or explore the cheapest ways to get Sky Sports.
You can also compare Sky Sports bundles available in your area.
