TLDR
ITVX shows live sport completely free in 2026. The biggest events are Six Nations rugby, England Women’s internationals, and selected WSL games. No subscription. No TV licence required. Just download the app or go to itv.com and watch.
This guide covers everything currently available free on ITVX Sport in 2026, how to access it on every device, and what is coming later in the year.
Insider Tip
ITVX does not require you to create an account to watch live sport. Hit play and it starts. If you want to pause and resume from another device or receive schedule notifications, creating a free account takes two minutes. But it is not required just to watch.
What Sports Are on ITVX Free in 2026?
Six Nations rugby is the flagship free sport on ITVX. ITV and BBC share Six Nations rights. ITV typically shows Ireland home games, France home games, and a selection of rounds throughout the six-week February-March tournament. The matches air live on ITV and simultaneously on ITVX.
England Women’s football. ITV holds some rights to England Women’s internationals. Friendlies and qualifying matches are regularly shown free on ITVX. Check the schedule at the start of each international window.
Women’s Super League. ITVX carries some WSL fixtures free throughout the season. The schedule is announced week by week. Check ITVX at the start of each matchweek to see which games have been picked up.
Horse racing. Selected races including Grand National coverage, Cheltenham Festival highlights, and Royal Ascot clips appear on ITVX during the racing season.
World Cup and Euros (when applicable). When a major football or rugby tournament falls in a year ITV has rights, most group stage games are on ITVX free. ITV and BBC share Euro and World Cup rights for England and home nations games.
World Athletics. ITV has shown World Athletics Championship coverage in previous years. Check the ITVX Sport section in the relevant year.
How to Access ITVX on Every Device
Smart TV: ITVX is available as a pre-installed or downloadable app on Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, and Freeview Play TVs. Search for ITVX in your TV’s app store.
iPhone and iPad: Download ITVX free from the App Store.
Android phone and tablet: Download ITVX free from Google Play.
Fire TV Stick: Available in the Amazon Appstore. Search ITVX.
Web browser: Watch at itv.com/watch. Works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. No download required.
Apple TV and Chromecast: Cast ITVX from your phone to a Chromecast-compatible TV. Apple TV has an ITVX app in the App Store.
ITVX vs BBC iPlayer for Sport: Which Is Better?
BBC iPlayer has more live sport overall. Wimbledon, athletics, FA Cup rounds, WSL, and F1 highlights all sit with the BBC.
ITVX is the better option specifically for Six Nations rugby and England Women’s internationals. ITV holds more of these rights than BBC.
The practical answer: download both. They are both free. Between them you cover most of what is available on free UK sport television.
For the full picture of everything available free, see the complete guide to free sports streaming apps in the UK.
Does ITVX Require a TV Licence?
No. ITVX does not require a TV licence. BBC iPlayer requires a licence for live content. ITVX and Channel 4’s streaming app (4stream) do not. You can watch live sport on ITVX legally without a TV licence.
