TNT Sports: Expensive for Limited Content
TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) holds exclusive rights to the Champions League and Europa League in the UK, plus 52 Premier League matches per season. But at £30.99/month, it's an expensive subscription for limited content.
This guide explores the best TNT Sports alternatives for UK football fans who want comprehensive coverage without the premium price tag.
TNT Sports Pricing Breakdown
Official Pricing
- Discovery+ Premium: £30.99/month
- BT Broadband customers: £29.99/month
- Sky customers: £35/month (add-on)
- Annual cost: £371.88/year
What You Get
- Champions League (all matches)
- Europa League (all matches)
- Europa Conference League
- Premier League (52 matches)
- Scottish Premiership
- UFC Fight Nights (not PPV)
What You Don't Get
- Premier League (remaining 328 matches)
- FA Cup (BBC/ITV)
- Carabao Cup (Sky Sports)
- La Liga (Premier Sports)
- UFC PPV events (£19.95 extra)
The Best Alternative: PremLeaguePass
Monthly Cost: £15/month
Annual Cost: £120/year
Savings: £251.88/year vs TNT Sports
What You Get
Everything TNT Sports offers:
- Champions League (all matches in 4K)
- Europa League (all matches)
- Premier League (52 TNT matches)
Plus much more:
- Premier League (all 380 matches, not just 52)
- FA Cup, Carabao Cup (all matches)
- La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga
- UFC PPV events (no extra £19.95 cost)
- NFL, NBA, NHL, F1
- 25,000+ live channels
Feature Comparison
| Feature | TNT Sports | PremLeaguePass |
|---------|------------|----------------|
| Monthly Cost | £30.99 | £15 |
| Champions League | All matches | All matches (4K) |
| Premier League | 52 matches | All 380 matches |
| 4K Quality | Select matches | All major matches |
| UFC PPV | £19.95 extra | Included |
| Contract | Monthly | None (cancel anytime) |
| Devices | 2 screens | 2-3 screens |
Scenario Comparisons
Scenario 1: Champions League Fan
Needs: Watch all Champions League matches
TNT Sports:
- Cost: £30.99/month (£371.88/year)
- Coverage: All UCL matches
- Quality: 1080p (4K on select matches)
PremLeaguePass:
- Cost: £15/month (£120/year)
- Coverage: All UCL matches + much more
- Quality: 4K on all matches
Savings: £251.88/year
Scenario 2: Premier League + Champions League Fan
Needs: Watch EPL and UCL
TNT Sports + Sky Sports:
- TNT: £30.99/month
- Sky: £43/month
- Total: £74.99/month (£899.88/year)
PremLeaguePass:
- Cost: £15/month (£120/year)
- Includes: All EPL + UCL matches
Savings: £779.88/year
Scenario 3: Multi-Sport Fan
Needs: Football, UFC, F1
TNT Sports + Sky Sports + UFC PPV:
- TNT: £30.99/month
- Sky: £43/month
- UFC PPV: £19.95 x 12 events = £239.40/year
- Total: £1,139.28/year
PremLeaguePass:
- Cost: £15/month (£120/year)
- Includes: All sports + UFC PPV
Savings: £1,019.28/year
Other Alternatives (Not Recommended)
Free Streaming Sites
Pros: Free
Cons:
- Illegal
- Poor quality (usually 480p-720p)
- Constant buffering
- Pop-up ads and malware risk
- Streams go down mid-match
- No reliability
Verdict: Not worth the hassle and risk.
VPN + Foreign Broadcaster
Example: VPN + Paramount+ (USA) for Champions League
Pros: Legal in some jurisdictions
Cons:
- VPN cost (£5-10/month)
- Subscription cost (varies)
- Geo-blocking detection
- Complicated setup
- May violate terms of service
Verdict: More expensive and complicated than IPTV.
How to Switch from TNT Sports
Step 1: Test PremLeaguePass
- Get 24-hour free trial
- Watch a Champions League match
- Verify quality and reliability
Step 2: Cancel TNT Sports
Discovery+ Customers:
- Log in to Discovery+ account
- Go to Account Settings
- Cancel subscription
- Confirm cancellation
BT Customers:
- Call BT (0800 800 150)
- Request TNT Sports cancellation
- Give 30 days notice
Sky Customers:
- Call Sky (0333 759 1111)
- Remove TNT Sports add-on
- Confirm removal
Step 3: Set Up PremLeaguePass
- Choose device (Firestick, Apple TV, etc.)
- Install IPTV app
- Subscribe to PremLeaguePass
- Add credentials
- Start watching
Champions League in 4K
TNT Sports offers 4K on "select" Champions League matches (usually just the final and some semi-finals).
PremLeaguePass offers 4K 60FPS on:
- All knockout stage matches
- All group stage matches
- Both semi-final legs
- The final
Difference: Guaranteed 4K on every match, not just select fixtures.
Beyond Champions League
While TNT Sports focuses on European football, PremLeaguePass offers comprehensive global sports coverage:
Football
- All European leagues (EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga)
- All European competitions (UCL, UEL, UECL)
- All domestic cups (FA Cup, Carabao Cup)
Combat Sports
- UFC (all PPV events included)
- Boxing (major fights)
- Bellator, ONE Championship
American Sports
- NFL (all games + playoffs)
- NBA (all games)
- NHL (all games)
Motorsports
- Formula 1 (all races)
- MotoGP (all races)
- NASCAR, IndyCar
Legal Considerations
TNT Sports: 100% legal, official broadcaster
PremLeaguePass: Legal grey area (using IPTV is not illegal in UK, but providers may operate without licenses)
Important: We're not legal experts. Make your own informed decision.
Try Before You Buy
Test PremLeaguePass with a 24-hour free trial:
- Watch a Champions League match
- Test 4K quality
- Verify reliability
Get Your Free Trial
Final Verdict
Choose TNT Sports if:
- You want official, guaranteed legal coverage
- You only watch Champions League (nothing else)
- You already have BT Broadband (£29.99/month)
- You don't mind paying premium prices
Choose PremLeaguePass if:
- You want comprehensive sports coverage
- You want to save £251.88/year
- You want 4K on all Champions League matches
- You watch multiple sports
- You value flexibility (no contracts)
For most sports fans, PremLeaguePass offers far better value than TNT Sports.
Get Started Today
- Start Your Free Trial
- View Pricing Plans
- Contact Support
Save £251.88/year while getting better coverage. Join PremLeaguePass today.