Premier Sports
Premier Sports is a group of pay-TV sports channels based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The company was formed in 2009 by a part-owner of the now Setanta Sports.
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After the network reached a peak in terms of subscriber base and revenue, Nordic streaming service Viaplay bought Premier Sports, along with the football TV rights it held at the time.
However, Premier Sports would make a shock return to the UK market in late 2023 as Viaplay began its exit from the territory and sold those football media rights back to their former owner.
Which football competitions does Premier Sports show?
The biggest feather in the cap of Premier Sports is its coverage of the Spanish top flight La Liga, which it covers extensively each weekend with live matches from both LaLiga and LaLiga2.
Elsewhere, the majority of football TV rights held by Premier Sports concern Scottish football. The network provides coverage of the domestic cups in Scotland, the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup, the latter of which is now even named the Premier Sports Cup after they secured the sponsorship rights to the competition.
Premier Sports also offers its football-loving UK subscribers live games from the Coppa Italia.
The best TV packages to get Premier Sports
Premier Sports channels are available to watch for Sky and Virgin TV customers. There are a variety of bundles available to reduce the cost of watching Premier Sports channels with these providers.
Best Premier Sports Live Streaming Options in the UK
Since returning to the UK market, Premier Sports no longer has a live-streaming platform of its own. It used to have the Premier Player but that was relinquished when the network was taken over by Viaplay.
However, for £15.99 a month, Amazon Prime subscribers can add Premier Sports to their subscriptions and watch La Liga, the Scottish Cup and Coppa Italia via live streaming on Prime Video.
Can You Watch Premier Sports Using a VPN?
Fans from around the world who are not able to subscribe to Premier Sports, simply because they do not reside in the UK, could consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access Premier Sports live streams, which may be a cheaper option than the ones they have at home.
Assuming you have checked the rules and regulations regarding VPNs where you are, and done your due diligence regarding the best VPN to go with, there’s little stopping you from accessing Premier Sports live streams.
Of course, you would need to subscribe to Premier Sports and purchase a VPN, but that combined cost could work out better than what you pay for your football TV options where you are.
Best Premier Sports Pundits and Commentators
The Republic of Ireland branch of Premier Sports boasts some of the best football commentators and pundits in the game. Big-name former players and top broadcasters like Neil Lennon, Shay Given, Ally McCoist, Mark Pougatch and Sam Matterface are regularly present on its programming.
In the UK, Clive Tyldesley and Will Downing serve as lead commentators and are supported by analysts like Gary Breen and Richard Dunne.
Pros and Cons of Premier Sports
The biggest pro for Premier Sports is definitely its unrivalled coverage of LaLiga. Fans in the UK can watch every LaLiga game of the season on Premier Sports or LaLigaTV.
Premier Sports can also be proud of how well it caters to the Scottish football fan. If you’re a fan of Scottish club football, Premier Sports is a great destination for you.
What’s more, it does also provide coverage of the Coppa Italia, the biggest domestic cup competition in Italy.
The main drawback is that it does not feature any high-profile matches from the English side of the game, including the English Premier League.
Additionally, the fact that Premier Sports still doesn't have its own dedicated live-streaming service is a definite downside.
FAQ: How to watch football on Premier Sports
Q. How do I watch Premier Sports?
A. You can watch Premier Sports 1 and Premier Sports 2 either on Sky or Virgin TV.
Q. Is Premier Sports on Amazon Prime?
A. Yes, Premier Sports is available to Amazon Prime customers for an extra £15.99 a month.
Q. How to watch football on Premier Sports online for free?
A. It is not possible to watch Premier Sports for free online. You must subscribe to Amazon Prime Video and pay an extra £15.99 to add Premier Sports to your live-streaming subscription.
Q. How to watch football on Premier Sports on TV?
A. Fans can watch Premier Sports and the football it shows either on Sky or Virgin TV.
Q. How to watch football on Premier Sports for free?
A. It is not possible to watch Premier Sports for free. It is a pay-TV sports network.