For British Sports fans, there’s never been so much choice when it comes to watching live sport. As a nation, we’re always on the lookout for the best upcoming action, something BT Sport have in spades. From UEFA Champions League and Premier League football to World Championship boxing and Moto GP, BT has a stable of sports unlike any other channel.
It’s also never been easier to watch and catch-up on your favourite BT Sport events, thanks to on-demand and streaming options. In this guide, we will look extensively into just why this comprehensive subscription service is considered a standout amongst sports lovers. We will also review which sports you can catch each and every week across its five action-packed channels, along with the wide range of new devices you can use to bring them to your screens.
How to subscribe to BT Sport
If you already have BT TV, you can get access to the entire BT Sport subscription service as part of their TV and Broadband bundles – by far the best and cheapest way to enjoy your weekly dose of the world’s most popular sports. But if you don’t have either of these services, fear not, there’s plenty of alternative ways to watch BT Sports via TV or streaming.
BT TV Plans
- Set-top Box Included
- 10 Content Genres
- Set-top Box Included
- 10 Content Genres
- Set-top Box Included
- 10 Content Genres
- Get £6/mth off for the first 6 months.
- Set-top Box Included
- 10 Content Genres
Min Cost - £281.99 over 24 months (incl. £29.99 upfront fees) + Broadband cost starting from £27.99
- Set-top Box Included
- 10 Content Genres
Sports Available with BT Sport
The wide spectrum of games, events and competitions available with a BT Sport pack subscription is enough to whet the appetite of any true sports fan. With live events from all over the world being broadcast every week, there’s more than enough to get your teeth into across their five stellar channels. Here’s a taste of what’s available throughout the year.
Football
Rugby
Motorsport
Combat Sports
US Sports
Other Standout Sports
Channels available with BT Sport
BT Sport 1
BT’s premier channel showing all the biggest Champions League, Premier League and Champions Cup games across the season.
BT Sport 2
A great mix of all sports from Moto GP, Tennis and Europa League football. During Champions League weeks, will feature the second biggest game of the day.
BT Sport 3
The best of the rest, from Bundesliga and Ligue 1 to Speedway and British Formula 3. Also featuring some lots of UEFA Champions League and the Champions Cup between continental teams.
BT Sport ESPN
All the best US sports including Major League Baseball, NCAA College Football and UFC fights, along with award-winning ESPN programs and documentaries.
Box Nation
The UK’s biggest and most respected boxing channel featuring World, European and British title bouts- with everyone’s favourite boxing pundit, Steve Bunce.
Complete Listing of all the Live Sport on BT TV over the next 10 Days
| Channel | Sport | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT Sport 2 | Champions League | Chelsea v Porto | Tue, Apr 13 - 20:00 |
| BT Sport 3 | Champions League | Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich | Tue, Apr 13 - 20:15 |
| BT Sport 2 | Champions League | Liverpool v Real Madrid | Wed, Apr 14 - 20:00 |
| BT Sport 3 | Champions League | Borussia Dortmund v Manchester City | Wed, Apr 14 - 20:15 |
| ESPN HD | Europa League | Villarreal v Dinamo Zagreb | Thu, Apr 15 - 20:45 |
| BT Sport 3 | Europa League | Roma v Ajax | Thu, Apr 15 - 20:45 |
| BT Sport 1 | Premiership Rugby | Northampton Saints v London Irish | Fri, Apr 16 - 20:00 |
| BT Sport 2 | Bundesliga | RB Leipzig v Hoffenheim | Fri, Apr 16 - 20:15 |
| BT Sport 3 | Premiership Rugby | Exeter Chiefs v Wasps | Sat, Apr 17 - 15:00 |
| BT Sport 3 | Premiership Rugby | Newcastle Falcons v Bristol Bears | Sat, Apr 17 - 17:30 |
| BT Sport 2 | Moto GP | Grand Prix of Portugal | Sun, Apr 18 - 11:30 |
| BT Sport 1 | FA Cup | Leicester City v Southampton | Sun, Apr 18 - 20:45 |
How to watch BT Sport on your favourite devices
BT TV and BT Sport Apps are free to download and available to use in full with a contract or monthly subscription, meaning you can watch your favourite sports whilst on the move or at home on a range of digital devices.
The BT TV app is made to use at home with your Xbox, Samsung Smart TV or Apple TV, giving you direct access to BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 3, BT Sport ESPN and Box Nation 24/7. This app includes on-demand programming, highlights, TV listings by channel and more. You won’t need a set-up box and can easily watch coverage of all sports on big screens in high definition. This app is available via both BT’s homepage, App Store and Google Play. Please note, this it can only be used by BT TV and BT Broadband users.
| Apple TV | 4th generation and above |
| Samsung smart TV | 2015 models and above |
| Playstation | PS4 and PS4 Pro |
| Xbox One | Xbox One X, and Xbox One S |
| Apple | Mobile and tablet devices running iOS 9 or later |
| Android | Mobile and tablet devices running OS 4.4 (Jelly Bean) or later |
| Windows | Smartphones and tablets running Windows 10 |
How to stream BT Sport using smartphone or tablet
Anyone who has a BT Sport subscription, whether directly with BT, Sky or Virgin, can download the BT Sport App to use with smartphones and tablets, giving you instant access to sport around the clock. Simply download from the BT homepage or app stores, tap in your BT ID and away you go. The BT Sport app is available to use on Apple, Android or Windows 10 smartphones and tablets.
Note – BT ID is needed to access the live streaming and Catch Up services on the BT Sport app. Mobile network and wifi charges may apply.
