TLDR
Sky Sports wins for volume of Premier League games, F1, cricket, and golf. TNT Sports wins for Champions League, Europa League, UFC, and Premiership Rugby. If you only pay for one, Sky gives you more sport overall. If you watch European football regularly, TNT Sports is the one you cannot replace.
This is a direct comparison of every major sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports in 2026 to help you decide which to pay for.
Insider Tip
The real question is not Sky vs TNT. It is whether you need live sport at all versus using free options (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Match of the Day, YouTube highlights). If you watch fewer than 2-3 live games per week, the combined cost of both services is hard to justify. Be honest about how many games you actually watch, not how many you think you will.
Sky Sports vs TNT Sports: Sport by Sport
| Sport | Sky Sports | TNT Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | ~128 games | ~52 games |
| Champions League | No | All games |
| Europa League | No | All games |
| Formula 1 | All sessions | No |
| Cricket (England) | All matches | No |
| Golf (The Open, Masters) | Yes | No |
| UFC | No | All events |
| Premiership Rugby | No | All matches |
| WSL | Most games | No |
| NBA | Selected games | Selected games |
| MotoGP | No | All events |
| Monthly cost (standalone) | ~£34.99 (Now TV) | ~£30.99 |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Sky Sports (Now Sports Membership, £34.99/month) if: You follow the Premier League and want the most games, you watch F1 or England cricket regularly, or you want access to golf and WSL as part of a broader sport package.
Choose TNT Sports (discovery+, £30.99/month) if: Your priority is Champions League or Europa League, you follow UFC seriously, or Premiership Rugby is your main sport. TNT Sports is the only UK service for Champions League. That alone makes it non-negotiable for fans of English clubs in Europe.
Consider both if: You regularly watch European football alongside Premier League and have at least one other sport you follow. At around £65/month combined (Now Sports + discovery+) you cover almost everything live in UK sport except Amazon Prime’s batch of games.
Consider neither if: You only watch 1-2 games per week and the rest as highlights. Match of the Day on BBC, YouTube highlights, and Now TV day passes for specific big games is a more flexible and cheaper approach if your live viewing is irregular.
Can You Get TNT Sports Cheaper?
If you have BT broadband, TNT Sports is included in several BT packages or available at a reduced add-on price. Check your BT account before subscribing through discovery+.
EE mobile customers can also access TNT Sports through certain EE plans. Log in to your EE account to check.
Adding TNT Sports as an add-on to an existing Sky TV package is sometimes cheaper than subscribing directly through discovery+. Check sky.com for the current TNT Sports add-on price.
For the full picture on cancelling Sky Sports and what to do instead, see how to cancel Sky Sports and still watch live football.
Just Need Champions League?
TNT Sports via discovery+ is around £30.99 per month with no contract. Cancel between seasons if you only want European football coverage.
