Premier League Broadcast Rights in 2026: Full Breakdown of Global TV and Streaming Deals

A rights landscape already locked in by 2026

For broadcasters and fans alike, 2026 is not a transition year for Premier Leaguemedia rights. Instead, it sits squarely inside long-term broadcast cycles that were finalized earlier and are now fully operational.

Most of the world’s major Premier League television and streaming deals cover the 2025/26 through 2027/28 seasons, while the league’s most lucrative markets — notably the United Kingdom and United States — are secured even further into the decade.

In short: the who, where, and how of watching the Premier League in 2026 is already settled.

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Global EPL Broadcast Map 2026

United Kingdom: A historic domestic rights deal reshapes EPL coverage

Beginning with the 2025/26 season, the Premier League launched a landmark four-year domestic broadcast agreement that runs through 2028/29.

UK rights holders (effective during 2026)

• Sky Sports

• TNT Sports

• BBC Sport (highlights only)

What changed — and why it matters

• Sky Sports holds rights to at least 215 live matches per season, including:

  • Weekend fixtures

  • Friday and Monday night matches

  • Three full midweek rounds

  • All 10 matches on the final day of the season (a first in EPL history)

• TNT Sports carries 52 exclusive live matches per season, including:

  • Saturday lunchtime kickoffs

  • Two complete midweek rounds

• BBC Sport retains highlights rights for all 380 matches, continuing the long-running Match of the Day format.

The Premier League has confirmed the deal is worth £6.7 billion over four seasons, representing a modest increase over the previous cycle but a major structural shift in coverage.

A major fan-facing change

From 2025/26 onward, every Premier League match outside the traditional Saturday 3 p.m. blackout window is broadcast live in the UK — dramatically expanding legal viewing options in 2026.

United States: NBC remains the exclusive EPL home through 2028

For American audiences, the Premier League’s television situation in 2026 is especially clear-cut.

U.S. rights holder

• NBC Sports / NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal holds exclusive U.S. Premier League rights through the end of the 2027/28 season, following a six-year extension signed earlier in the decade.

What NBC’s EPL deal covers

• All 380 Premier League matches each season

• Distribution across:

  • NBC and USA Network (linear TV)

  • Peacock (streaming)

• Spanish-language coverage across NBCU’s Spanish-language networks

What U.S. viewers should expect in 2026

There is no competing broadcaster and no market split. EPL fans in the U.S. will continue to watch matches via NBC/USA Network for selected games, with the full schedule available through Peacock.

Canada: Fubo controls EPL access

In Canada, the Premier League’s official rights holder for the 2025/26–2027/28 cycle is:

• Fubo

This places all Premier League matches in 2026 behind Fubo’s subscription platform, continuing Canada’s shift toward streaming-first sports distribution.

Key international Premier League broadcasters in 2026

The Premier League’s official global broadcaster registry confirms the following territory-by-territory rights holders for the 2026 season window:

While individual markets vary in presentation and packaging, the rights holders themselves are contractually locked through at least 2027 in most regions.

Why 2026 is a “stability year” for Premier League media rights

Unlike earlier eras marked by frequent bidding wars, 2026 reflects a period of consolidation for the Premier League’s media strategy:

• Domestic UK rights are secured until 2029

• U.S. rights are secured until 2028

• International rights are largely standardized across 2025/26–2027/28

For fans, this means:

• Fewer surprises

• Clear viewing paths

• Growing emphasis on streaming integration, not broadcaster turnover

For broadcasters, it signals that the Premier League is prioritizing long-term revenue certainty and global consistency over short-term auction volatility.

FAQs

Who owns Premier League broadcast rights in the U.S. in 2026?

NBCUniversal, through NBC Sports, holds exclusive U.S. Premier League rights through the 2027/28 season.

Who broadcasts the Premier League in the UK in 2026?

Sky Sports and TNT Sports share live match rights, while BBC Sport airs highlights.

Are all Premier League matches televised live in the UK?

All matches outside the Saturday 3 p.m. blackout window are shown live from the 2025/26 season onward.

Where can Canadian fans watch the Premier League in 2026?

All Premier League matches in Canada are available via Fubo.