Why Football Fans Are Switching to IPTV
Watching the Premier League has never been more expensive through traditional broadcasters. Sky Sports and TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) charge a combined £60-£80 per month just for sports packages. IPTV offers UK IPTV Premier League fans access to every Premier League match, Champions League game, and international fixture at a fraction of the cost. Finding a reliable IPTV Premier League provider makes all the difference.
Premier League Broadcasting in the UK: The Problem
The 2025/26 IPTV Premier League matches season has matches split across multiple broadcasters:
- Sky Sports: 128 live matches per season (£22/month add-on)
- TNT Sports: 52 live matches per season (£25/month via BT)
- Amazon Prime Video: 20 live matches per season (£8.99/month)
- BBC (Match of the Day): Highlights only (free with licence)
To watch every televised Premier League match through official channels, you would need subscriptions to Sky, BT, and Amazon — costing approximately £55.99 per month or £672 per year.
What Sports Channels Does the IPTV Premier League Include?
A quality IPTV subscription like streaming TV Select includes all major UK and international sports channels:
UK Sports Channels:
- Sky Sports Main Event, top-tier English football, Football, Cricket, F1, Golf, Arena, Action, News
- TNT Sports 1, 2, 3, 4
- BBC Sport (live events)
- ITV Sport (live events)
- Eurosport 1 and 2
- Racing TV and At The Races
International Sports:
- beIN Sports (all channels)
- ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+
- Fox Sports
- DAZN channels
- SuperSport (Africa)
- Star Sports (India — for cricket)
Cost Comparison: digital broadcasting vs Traditional Sports TV
| Option | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | PL Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| streaming TV Select | £2.50 | £29.99 | All available |
| Sky Sports only | £22 | £264 | 128 |
| TNT Sports only | £25 | £300 | 52 |
| Sky + TNT + Amazon | £55.99 | £672 | 200 |
Best Devices for Watching Football via IPTV
For the best football watching experience, we recommend:
1. Amazon Firestick 4K Max — Best all-round option. Supports 4K, Dolby Vision, and has enough processing power for smooth live sports streaming. Pair with our Firestick setup guide.
2. Android TV Box — More powerful than a Firestick, with options for expandable storage. Great if you plan to record matches.
3. Smart TV (Samsung/LG) — Direct app installation means no extra hardware needed. Samsung Tizen and LG webOS both support IPTV apps.
4. MAG Box — Purpose-built for streaming TV. The MAG 524w3 is the current best model for UK users, with built-in Wi-Fi and 4K support.
Tips for Buffer-Free Football Streaming
Nothing ruins match day like buffering during a goal. Here are proven tips for smooth streaming:
- Wired connection: Always use Ethernet over Wi-Fi for live sports. The consistent bandwidth eliminates most buffering.
- Minimum 25 Mbps: While 10 Mbps works for HD, live sports with fast motion benefit from higher bandwidth.
- Close other apps: Streaming on multiple devices simultaneously can cause buffering. Pause other downloads during matches.
- Choose a quality provider: Budget digital broadcasting services often oversell their servers, leading to poor quality during peak times (Saturday 3pm, Sunday 4:30pm). streaming TV Select uses dedicated UK servers with load balancing.
- Use the right player: TiviMate and IPTV Smarters offer hardware acceleration that improves live sports playback.
Beyond the major football matches
streaming TV does not just cover the top-tier English football. UK sports fans can also watch:
- Champions League and Europa League — All group stage and knockout matches
- EFL Championship, League One, League Two — Selected matches
- FA Cup and League Cup — Every round including finals
- La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga — Full coverage of top European leagues
- Cricket: England matches, IPL, The Ashes, T20 World Cup
- Formula 1: Every race, qualifying, and practice session
- Rugby: Six Nations, Premiership, World Cup
- Boxing and MMA: PPV events included at no extra cost
- Tennis: Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Open, French Open
Get Started
Stop paying £50+ per month for sports TV. With IPTV Select, you get every sports channel for just £29.99/year. Check our full sports channel list or message us on WhatsApp to subscribe before the next match day.
