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Now TV Sports Membership vs PremLeaguePass: Cost Battle (2026)
2026-01-30T17:30:00.000Z•UK•2 min read
The "Day Pass" Allure
Now TV (owned by Sky) is brilliant marketing. "No contracts, just day passes." Ideally suited for the casual fan who just wants to watch the big Manchester Derby.
But if you follow your team every week, is it actually a good deal?
The Hidden Costs of Now TV
The headline price is misleading. Let's break it down.
- Sports Membership: £34.99/month
- "Boost" (Required for HD): £6.00/month
- Total: £40.99/month
Wait, what? Yes. In 2026, Now TV still charges you extra just to watch in 1080p. Without the "Boost" add-on, you are stuck with 720p quality (which looks blurry on any modern TV) and 1 device at a time.
Comparable to Netflix charging for HD in 2012.
PremLeaguePass: The Better Option
Let's look at what you get with PremLeaguePass for £10-£15/month.
| Feature | Now TV Sports (w/ Boost) | PremLeaguePass | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Monthly Cost | £40.99 | £10 - £15 | | Resolution | 1080p (Max) | 4K / UHD (Included) | | Framerate | 50fps | 60fps | | Simultaneous Streams | 2 | 2-5 (Depending on plan) | | Champions League | ❌ (Need TNT) | ✅ Included | | 3pm Kickoffs | ❌ Blackout | ✅ Included | | UFC PPVs | ❌ Extra Cost | ✅ Included |
The "Buffering" Myth
People choose Now TV because "it just works." But does it? Now TV is notorious for its strict DRM and aggressive buffering if your internet dips slightly.
PremLeaguePass uses Anti-Freeze 6.0 Technology with servers located globally. If you have stable 20Mbps internet, our 4K streams are often more stable than Now TV's app, which is often overloaded during massive games.
Scenario: The Manchester United Fan
Goal: Watch every Man Utd game this season.
On Now TV:
- You pay £40.99/month.
- You watch the Sunday game (Sky Sports).
- Man Utd plays in the Europa League on Thursday -> You can't watch (That's TNT).
- Man Utd plays Saturday 3pm -> You can't watch (Blackout).
Result: You pay £41 and miss 60% of the games.
On PremLeaguePass:
- You pay £15/month.
- Sky Game: ✅
- Europa League: ✅
- 3pm Kickoff: ✅
Result: You pay £15 and see 100% of the games.
Conclusion
Now TV is great for a one-off Day Pass (£11.99) if you are at a hotel and desperate. But for a monthly subscription? It is objectively bad value compared to IPTV.
Stop paying for 720p.
📖 Related Reading: For the most comprehensive breakdown of every streaming option available in 2026, read our complete Premier League Streaming Guide 2026 — covering pricing, 4K quality comparisons, device setup, and how to watch every match without blackouts.