Want to watch football on IPTV in the UK and get every match from every competition — including the 3PM Saturday games that Sky cannot show? This guide covers exactly how to set up IPTV for live football, which channels to use for each league, and how to never miss a match regardless of which competition is playing.
The bottom line: IPTVSelect gives you every single football match across the Premier League, Champions League, EFL, Scottish Premiership, FA Cup, and international football — all in one subscription from £5/month. No separate sports packages needed.
How to Watch Football on IPTV: Step-by-Step Setup
Getting IPTV set up for football is straightforward. Follow these steps to be ready for matchday:
- Sign up for IPTVSelect — Start with the free 24-hour trial (no credit card) to test matchday streaming. The Ultimate plan (4 connections) is ideal if multiple people in your household want to watch different matches simultaneously.
- Install TiviMate on your streaming device — TiviMate is the best IPTV player for football fans. Its 7-day EPG highlights live sports events so you can see every match at a glance. It also supports catch-up, so you can replay matches you missed.
- Enter your IPTVSelect credentials — Use the M3U URL or Xtream Codes from your welcome email. The full channel list loads automatically.
- Navigate to the right sports category — Football channels are grouped in the Sports section. You will find separate categories for Sky Sports Premier League, TNT Sports, and Premier League 1–10 (the dedicated 3PM Saturday channels).
- Create a football favourites group — In TiviMate, add Sky Sports PL, Sky Sports Football, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, and Premier League 1–5 to a favourites group. This lets you switch between matches quickly without scrolling through 50,000 channels.
Which Channels Show Football on IPTV?
IPTVSelect carries every channel that broadcasts live football in the UK, plus international feeds for competitions without a UK broadcast deal:
Premier League Coverage
- Sky Sports Premier League — 128 live matches per season (Saturday 12:30, 17:30; Sunday 14:00, 16:30; Monday Night Football; midweek rounds)
- TNT Sports 1 — 52 live matches per season (Tuesday/Wednesday night fixtures, Saturday 12:30 selected rounds)
- Premier League 1–10 — Dedicated channels covering every remaining match including all 3PM Saturday kickoffs that Sky and TNT cannot broadcast. This is exclusive to IPTV — no UK provider legally shows these games.
- Premier League World Feed — International broadcast with full 90-minute coverage, half-time analysis, and post-match.
UEFA Competitions
- TNT Sports 1–4 — Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League. Every match from the group stage through to the final
- BBC One — Selected Champions League highlights and live final coverage
EFL and Domestic Cups
- Sky Sports Football — Championship, League One, League Two, Carabao Cup, EFL Trophy
- BBC One / ITV — FA Cup live matches (selected rounds including final)
Scottish and International Football
- Sky Sports Football — Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup
- Premier Sports — Scottish Premiership (selected matches), La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1
- BBC One / ITV — England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland international matches, World Cup and Euro qualifiers
Matchday Setup: Best Practices for Football
- Use wired Ethernet for matchday — Live football at 1080p/50fps (the standard for UK football broadcasts) requires consistent bandwidth. Wi-Fi can introduce micro-buffering during fast-moving play. Ethernet eliminates this.
- Minimum 20 Mbps for HD matches — 4K football streams (available for selected Premier League and Champions League matches) need 25 Mbps. Check your speed before kickoff.
- Set up multi-screen for busy matchdays — The Ultimate plan (4 connections) lets you watch Premier League on one TV, Champions League on another, and Championship on a third. Perfect for households with different football loyalties.
- Use the TiviMate EPG for match reminders — TiviMate lets you set reminders for specific matches. Browse the EPG on Friday to see Saturday’s fixtures and add reminders for the matches you want to watch.
IPTV vs Sky Sports + TNT: Football Cost Comparison
| IPTVSelect | Sky Sports + TNT | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | From £5/month | £55–£94/month (Sky + Sports + TNT) |
| Annual cost | £60/year | £660–£1,128/year |
| 3PM Saturday matches | All included | Not available (blackout) |
| Champions League | All matches | TNT only (limited selection) |
| All competitions | PL, UCL, EFL, FAC, SPL, international | PL + selected EFL + selected UCL |
| Contract | None | 18–24 months |
| Free trial | 24 hours free | No |
Real-world saving: A dedicated football fan paying £55/month for Sky Sports + TNT saves £600–£1,068/year by switching to IPTVSelect, and gets every 3PM Saturday match that Sky cannot show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I watch 3PM Saturday Premier League matches on IPTV?
Yes. This is the single biggest advantage of IPTV for football fans. Sky and TNT Sports are prohibited from showing 3PM Saturday kickoffs under UEFA broadcasting rules. IPTV is not subject to these restrictions, so Premier League 1–10 dedicated channels carry every 3PM match live.
Q: Do I get Champions League football on IPTV?
Yes. TNT Sports 1–4 carry every Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League match live. All matches from the group stage through the final are included.
Q: Can I watch matches in 4K?
Selected Premier League and Champions League matches are available in 4K HDR on IPTVSelect. You need a 4K-compatible device (Firestick 4K Max or similar) and at least 25 Mbps broadband.
Q: Can I watch two matches at the same time?
Yes — the Ultimate plan supports 4 simultaneous connections. You can watch Premier League on one TV and Champions League on another. Or set up TiviMate on multiple devices in different rooms.
Q: Is there catch-up for football matches I miss?
Yes. Most football channels on IPTVSelect support catch-up (replay) for 24–72 hours after the match. You can watch the full 90-minute broadcast from the beginning, including half-time analysis.
Q: Is watching football on IPTV legal in the UK?
IPTV technology is legal in the UK. IPTVSelect is a licensed provider. See our full legal guide.
Never Miss a Match — Get Your Free Trial
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Also see: Watch Every Premier League Match on IPTV UK | Full Channel List | Pricing Plans | Sports Fans Guide