How to get BT Sport
The UEFA Champions League, Premier League and Premiership Rugby are just some of the major events available live on BT Sport across four channels, plus BoxNation. You can check out all of the latest BT Sport deals above.
BT Sport is available across several platforms and numerous subscription providers. You can compare the deals for each of these using the tools above.
BT Broadband, TV or Mobile
BT Sport is native to BT’s services and is available at a discounted rate with a TV, broadband or mobile subscription. There’s also an option to sign up for a pay-as-you-go BT Sport Monthly Pass, without a contract or rolling subscription.
Virgin Media TV
The complete BT Sport Pack can be added to all of Virgin Media’s TV packages for an added monthly fee, and comes as standard with the Bigger bundle + Sports, Bigger bundle + Sports & Movies, and Ultimate Volt bundles.
Sky TV
You can add full BT Sport coverage to your existing Sky TV subscription or sign up for an 18-month contract with the Sky TV & BT Sport bundle. The results above show you the current best deals.
Plusnet broadband – if you have a Sky satellite dish
You can watch BT Sport if you have Plusnet broadband and a Sky set-top box and satellite dish. You don’t need a Sky TV subscription or Sky viewing card, but will need to pay an added monthly fee to Plusnet for BT Sport coverage. You can also watch BT Sport through your Sky TV subscription with Plusnet, if you have one, or you can sign up to watch using BT’s mobile and TV apps as an add-on from Plusnet. You have the option to upgrade to BT Sport HD channels too.
Freeview
BT Sport Showcase used to be a free to air TV channel available on Freeview, but this is no longer the case. Now you either need to pay for a monthly or one-off subscription through BT or one of the providers above. You can access limited content on BT Sport’s YouTube channel, but if it’s live or full matches you’re after, you’ll need to subscribe or add BT Sport on to your current package.
Can I get BT Sport on NOW TV?
No, the Sky-owned NOW TV platform doesn’t support BT Sport coverage natively or via the BT Sport app at this time.
Can I watch BT Sport on Sky Go?
No but if you subscribe to BT Sport through your Sky TV service you’ll also have full access to the BT Sport app and this allows you to watch BT Sport fixtures on the go with your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Can I get BT Sport through TalkTalk?
BT Sport is available as a monthly add-on to your TalkTalk subscription, but you need to sign up through BT and it’s only available on a 1-month contract. It might be cheaper and easier to sign up for a package that includes BT Sport instead of contacting BT and TalkTalk each month to renew. If you’re interested in switching to a provider that does offer BT Sport coverage, check out the details in the compare table above.
How do I get BT Sport Ultra HD?
BT Sport Ultimate is BT’s add-on to view in 4K Ultra HD. With events showing in HDR, 4K, 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, you’ll get the best pictures and sound possible on your device(s). BT Sport Ultimate is available as part of BT’s Entertainment Extra, Total Entertainment, Max 4K, Entertainment Max and Max HD packages. Or you can upgrade your BT Sport app for a monthly fee. BT Sport Ultimate is also available through Virgin Media for a monthly fee.
Which devices work with the BT Sport app?
The BT Sport app is supported on:
- Apple TV devices (Fourth generation devices onwards)
- Android devices (compatible with most devices running OS 4.4 or later)
- NOW TV
- Google Chromecast (Ultra)
- Fire TV
- Samsung Smart TVs (2015 models onwards)
- Roku (streaming players and Roku TV models)
- Xbox (One, One S and One X consoles)
- PlayStation 4 and 5
How much is BT Sport with BT?
Bundled with BT TV
You can get the complete BT Sport Pack – BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 3, ESPN on BT Sport, BT Sport Extra and BoxNation – at a discounted rate with most of BT's TV packages. Use the postcode checker on this page to find the best deals on BT Sport with BT in your area.
How much is BT Sport on Sky?
The price varies depending on Sky’s current bundle offers featuring BT Sport (and other Sports channels). Use the postcode checker on this page to find the best deals on BT Sport with Sky in your area.
How much is BT Sport on Virgin Media?
Virgin Media customers can get BT Sport 1 HD, BT Sport 2 HD, BT Sport 3 HD, BT Sport ESPN HD, BT Sport Ultimate included as part of a few different Virgin TV bundles, including 4K UHD content. The prices vary depending on which bundle you choose.
Included with Virgin Media Ultimate Volt
The BT Sport Pack is included in Virgin Media’s top TV and broadband bundle, Ultimate Volt. BT Sport HD and UHD are available at no extra cost.
How much is BT Sport on Plusnet?
The cost of BT Sport on Plusnet will vary depending on which route you choose to access it, using your Sky satellite without Sky TV subscription, using your active Sky TV subscription or via the BT Sport app. Use the postcode checker on this page to find the best deals on BT Sport with Plusnet in your area.
Can I get a BT Sport day pass?
No, none of the platforms that support BT Sport currently offer day passes to the channels. A good alternative is the BT Monthly Pass that gets you 30 days of BT Sport, contract free for a fixed price.
BT Sport subscriptions
Subscriptions across the available platforms range from 30-day rolling contracts to 18-month terms. You can compare these subscriptions and their associated costs using the tools on this page.
Will I be able to watch BT Sport on catch up?
If you miss a match or want to re-watch highlights, you can with the BT Sport app's TV Catch Up feature. Watch all your favourite BT Sport shows on demand or choose from a huge selection of full match, race and fight replays.
What’s the difference between the BT Sport Pack and BT Sport Lite?
BT Sport Lite was a free offering for BT customers, which gave them access to the BT Sport 1 and Extra channels. It’s no longer available as BT has consolidated all of its Sport offerings into one convenient pack called the BT Sport Pack. BT Sport Lite is still accessible, but only by previous customers who haven’t upgraded to the Sport Pack yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way to get BT Sport?
The cheapest ways to watch BT Sport are if you are an existing BT, Plusnet or EE customer, as you'll get preferential rates for adding the BT Sport Pack to your existing service. If you’re an existing BT Mobile customer, you can add BT Sports to your mobile plan for a small monthly fee, but you’ll only have access to the content on your smartphone. There are pay-as-you go options for those with different internet and mobile providers. BT's contract-free monthly pass is another cost-effective option, though it's not the cheapest option if you want ongoing access to BT Sports.
BT Sport Showcase was a free channel available with limited content for non-subscribers, but this channel is no longer available.
How can I watch BT Sport for free?
BT Sport is available to BT Sport subscribers only, on BT TV, the Sky Digital Satellite Platform, and via the BT Sport App and btsport.com. However, if you have an existing BT Mobile plan costing £15 or more a month (with Broadband discount), or £20 or more a month (without Broadband discount), you’re eligible to get BT Sport included on your mobile plan for free. This means you can watch BT Sports content using your smartphone. (Remember that watching BT Sport on a mobile network will use data from your data allowance and may lead to charges from your mobile provider).
How do I get BT Sport on my TV?
Accessing BT Sport directly from your TV is easy. You can download the BT Sport App directly to your Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox, NOW TV device, Amazon Fire TV devices, Roku players or Samsung Smart TV. Or you can attach a Google Chromecast or Chromecast with Google TV and stream the app from your laptop, tablet or phone to your TV.
Can I get BT Sport without BT broadband?
Yes, you can subscribe to the BT Sport Pack on the Sky Digital Satellite platform without being a BT Broadband customer. BT Sport is also available to BT Business and BT Mobile customers (on plans of 6GB data or more). EE, TalkTalk and Plusnet customers can all get access to the BT Sport App by contacting their service provider directly. You can also purchase BT’s Monthly Pass to sign up for 30 days of BT Sports access without a contract.
Is BT Sport free with Amazon Prime?
BT Sport is not included with Amazon Prime. The free BT Sport app for Amazon’s Fire TV allows BT Sport subscribers to watch all our channels live, on the go and in stunning high definition, as well as a huge number of clips, long-form highlights, and full replays (A valid BT Sport full subscription and BT ID are needed to access this content).