How to Watch NFL in the UK 2026: Channel 5, Sky Sports & Game Pass
In the UK you can watch the NFL three ways in 2026: free on Channel 5 and its 5 app, on Sky Sports NFL or NOW for more than 160 games, or on NFL Game Pass through DAZN for every game live. ITV no longer carries the NFL.
It is Week 9, with 10 regular season weeks left. The free Channel 5 game is on Sunday evening, and Game Pass has dropped to £89 for the rest of the season.
Here is each option, what it costs, UK kick-off times and how to watch from Ireland. For every game this week on every US network, see our where to watch NFL games guide.
ITV no longer carries the NFL. It is Week 9, with 10 regular season weeks left.
Here is each option, what it costs, UK kick-off times and how to watch from Ireland.
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Where Can You Watch NFL in the UK? Quick Comparison
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Channel 5 and 5 app | Free (TV licence) | Two Sunday games most weeks, all three London games, selected playoff games and Super Bowl LXI |
| Sky Sports NFL | Sky Sports subscription, or NOW Sports membership without a contract | More than 160 live games: Sunday early and late windows, Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, RedZone, every London and European game, the full playoffs and the Super Bowl |
| NFL Game Pass on DAZN | £89 for the season (Season Pro, down from the launch price) or from £18.99 a month; Ultimate £109; weekly from £16.99 | Every game live and on demand, RedZone, NFL Network, condensed replays, the playoffs and the Super Bowl, with multiview |
Channel 5, Sky and DAZN details come from NFL.com’s UK page and DAZN’s UK price pages dated October 23 and November 2, 2026.
Prices are as listed by DAZN in October and November 2026; Game Pass gets cheaper as the season goes on, and the current price is on DAZN’s NFL Game Pass page.
Is the NFL Free on Channel 5?
Channel 5 is the free-to-air home of the NFL in the UK. It carries a Sunday game most weeks, often two, plus every London game, selected playoff games and the Super Bowl.
Watch on Freeview channel 5, Sky 106, Virgin 105 or free on the 5 website and app with a registration.
5Action takes some games when Channel 5 has other programming. In Ireland, Virgin Media Two and the VM Play app carry the London games and the Super Bowl free.
What Does Sky Sports NFL Show?
Sky holds UK rights through the 2027 season under a deal signed in 2025.
Sky Sports NFL, the dedicated channel, shows Sky’s pick of the Sunday early window at 6:00 PM and the late window at 9:25 PM, the three US night games, NFL RedZone every Sunday, all nine international games, the entire playoffs and the Super Bowl.
Subscribers watch on Sky Go. Without a Sky box, NOW sells Sky Sports as a day or monthly membership with no contract, which suits fans who only follow the season from September to February.
How Much is NFL Game Pass in the UK?
NFL Game Pass is the only way to see every game of the season live in the UK. DAZN sells it and you do not need a regular DAZN subscription.
The Season Pro pass launched at a higher price and has been cut to £89 for the rest of the season, or £18.99 a month; Season Pro Ultimate (£109) adds more streams and multiview, and a Weekly Pro pass from £16.99 covers a single weekend.
It includes RedZone, NFL Network, every playoff game and Super Bowl LXI. Full details are in our DAZN NFL Game Pass guide.
What Time Do NFL Games Start in the UK?
| US window | UK time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| Sunday early games (1:00 PM ET) | 6:00 PM |
| Sunday late games (4:05 / 4:25 PM ET) | 9:05 / 9:25 PM |
| Sunday Night Football (8:20 PM ET) | 1:20 AM Monday |
| Thursday and Monday night (8:15 PM ET) | 1:15 AM the next morning |
| London games | 2:30 PM |
| Super Bowl LXI, February 14, 2027 (6:30 PM ET) | 11:30 PM |
The UK is five hours ahead of New York during the season. The gap drops to four hours for one week each autumn when the UK clocks go back before the US ones do.
The 2026 London Games
| Date | Game | Stadium | UK time | UK TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 4 | Colts at Commanders | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 2:30 PM | Channel 5, Sky Sports NFL |
| Sunday, October 11 | Eagles at Jaguars | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 2:30 PM | Channel 5, Sky Sports NFL |
| Sunday, October 18 | Texans at Jaguars | Wembley Stadium | 2:30 PM | Channel 5, Sky Sports NFL |
All three have been played; the results and every other international game of 2026 are in our NFL international games 2026 guide. Paris, Madrid and Munich followed in October and November.
Which Option Should You Choose?
- Casual fan or new to the game: Channel 5. Free, the biggest games and the Super Bowl.
- Fan of one team: NFL Game Pass on DAZN, the only option that guarantees every game of your team.
- Already have Sky: Sky Sports NFL covers almost everything, including RedZone, with no extra subscription.
- Just the playoffs and Super Bowl: Channel 5 for the free games, or a NOW day membership for the rest.
For the US networks and streaming services behind every game, see where to watch NFL games, and for Germany, how to watch NFL in Germany.
How to Watch NFL in the UK FAQ
How can I watch the NFL in the UK for free?
On Channel 5 and the free 5 app: a Sunday game most weeks, often two, all three London games, selected playoff games and the Super Bowl. A TV licence covers it.
Is the NFL still on ITV?
No. ITV no longer carries the NFL. The free games moved to Channel 5.
What time do NFL games start in the UK?
Sunday games at 6:00 PM and 9:25 PM GMT, the night games at about 1:15 to 1:20 AM, and the London games at 2:30 PM.
How much is NFL Game Pass in the UK?
As of November 2026 the Season Pro pass is £89 for the rest of the season or £18.99 a month, and Ultimate is £109. A Weekly Pro pass starts at £16.99. DAZN lowers the price as the season goes on.
Is the Super Bowl free to watch in the UK?
Yes. Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 is on Channel 5 free, as well as Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass. Kick-off is 11:30 PM UK time.
Can I watch NFL RedZone in the UK?
Yes, on Sky Sports NFL every Sunday and inside NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
How do I watch the NFL in Ireland?
NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game, Sky Sports Ireland and NOW carry the Sky games, and Virgin Media Two shows the London games and the Super Bowl free.
How to watch NFL in the UK comes down to three choices: Channel 5 for free, Sky Sports NFL or NOW for most games, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN for every game.
This Sunday’s free game is on Channel 5 at 6:00 PM; for the rest, Game Pass is cheapest now that the price has dropped.
