Sky Sports is the most comprehensive sports broadcasting service in the UK — but it is also one of the most expensive. The good news is that in 2025 you do not need to pay full Sky prices to watch exactly the same content. Here is every available option ranked from cheapest to most expensive.
All Options Ranked — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Option 1 — UK Streaming IPTV Annual Plan (£4.17/month)
At £49.99 per year, UK Streaming gives you access to every Sky Sports channel, BT Sport 1/2/3 in 4K, TNT Sports, ESPN and 26,000+ other UK channels. There is no contract, no minimum term and setup takes under 5 minutes on your existing Smart TV, Fire Stick, phone or computer.
This is the equivalent of having a full Sky Sports and BT Sport package — including Premier League, Champions League, Formula 1, cricket, golf and boxing — for the same annual cost as a single month of Sky.
See the UK Streaming Annual plan here →
Option 2 — NOW TV Sports Membership (£14.99/month)
NOW TV is Sky's own streaming product without a contract. The Sports Membership gives you all Sky Sports channels on a rolling monthly basis. The limitations are: no BT Sport or TNT Sports included, picture quality capped at 720p by default (Boost add-on required for 1080p at an extra £6/month), and no 4K.
At £14.99/month with the Boost add-on at £6, you are paying £20.99/month for Sky Sports in HD only — more than 5x the price of the UK Streaming annual plan, for less content.
Option 3 — Sky Sports Passes on NOW TV
For occasional viewing, NOW TV also offers a weekly pass (around £14.99/week) and a monthly pass. These are expensive for regular use but useful if you only want to watch a specific tournament or event. A single Premier League weekend costs more than a full month of UK Streaming.
Tips for Getting the Cheapest Deal
- Always choose the annual plan: UK Streaming's annual plan at £49.99 saves £130 compared to the monthly plan over 12 months
- Avoid day passes: A NOW TV day pass at £11.99 costs more than 3 months of UK Streaming
- Check your broadband contract separately: Keeping or switching broadband independently of TV is often cheaper than bundling with Sky
- Look for the 30-day guarantee: UK Streaming offers a full 30-day refund — try it risk-free before cancelling any existing subscription
Sky Sports Channels Included with UK Streaming
The following Sky Sports channels are available with every UK Streaming plan:
- Sky Sports Premier League
- Sky Sports Football
- Sky Sports Main Event
- Sky Sports Cricket
- Sky Sports Golf
- Sky Sports F1
- Sky Sports Boxing
- Sky Sports Arena
- Sky Sports News
- BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 3 (all in 4K)
- TNT Sports 1, 2, 3 and 4
- ESPN
Final Verdict
The cheapest way to watch Sky Sports in the UK in 2025 is unequivocally the UK Streaming Annual IPTV plan at £49.99/year. It costs less per month than a single NOW TV day pass, includes every Sky Sports channel plus BT Sport and TNT Sports, and works on every device you already own. There is no simpler or more cost-effective way to watch live sport in the UK.