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What Channel is the Football On Today?
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Every confirmed match, UK kick-off time and broadcaster in one daily schedule.
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A quick guide to the principal football rights for UK viewers.
| Broadcaster | Key coverage | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | Premier League, EFL and Carabao Cup | Subscription |
| TNT Sports / HBO Max | Premier League and UEFA club competitions | Subscription |
| BBC | Selected FA Cup matches, internationals and highlights | Free to air |
| ITV | England internationals and selected Carabao Cup matches | Free to air |
| Amazon Prime Video | One first-pick Champions League Tuesday match per round | Subscription |
Rights reviewed 11 August 2026. Primary sources: Premier League, The FA, UEFA and EFL. Late changes should always be checked with the broadcaster.
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Whatchan was founded in December 2019 and is researched and maintained as a one-person project. Listings are rebuilt daily; sources, review dates and corrections remain visible. If a time or channel is wrong, email editor@whatchan.co.uk and the aim is to correct it within 30 minutes.
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What channel is the football on today?
Whatchan lists today’s televised football with UK kick-off times and channels. The full schedule covers Sky Sports, TNT Sports, BBC, ITV, Amazon Prime Video and other broadcasters where confirmed.
Is there any free football on TV today?
Free-to-air football in the UK is usually shown on BBC, ITV, S4C and their streaming services when those broadcasters hold the relevant rights. Whatchan marks confirmed free-to-air fixtures in the daily schedule.
What channel is the Premier League on?
Premier League matches are shown live by Sky Sports and TNT Sports in the UK for the 2026/27 season. BBC Sport provides free-to-air highlights.
What channel is the Champions League on?
The Champions League is broadcast in the UK by TNT Sports and HBO Max, with Amazon Prime Video showing one first-pick Tuesday match per round and BBC Sport providing highlights.
What channel is the FA Cup on?
FA Cup matches are broadcast in the UK by BBC and TNT Sports under the current rights agreement, with selected fixtures available free to air on BBC television and BBC iPlayer.
What channel is the Carabao Cup on?
Carabao Cup matches are broadcast by Sky Sports in the UK. Selected matches are also simulcast free to air by ITV under the current agreement.
How often are Whatchan listings updated?
Whatchan’s football listings are rebuilt every day and checked against broadcaster schedules and competition announcements. Late schedule changes can be reported to editor@whatchan.co.uk.
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