TNT Sports vs Sky Sports

For years, Sky Sports was the destination for live televised sports. But with BT's recent rebranding to TNT Sports, along with its huge investment in sports programming like the UEFA Champions League, the choice isn’t quite as clear-cut anymore. So fans have a big decision to make.

Here we outline exactly what TNT Sports and Sky offer to help you get the best sports package to watch all the domestic and international fixtures you want.

TNT Sports and Sky Sports: What's the difference?

Both TNT Sports and Sky Sports broadcast a lot of high-profile matches and live events, especially when it comes to football - so both are good options for sports fans. But if you want to watch everything that’s going on, you would need to subscribe to both.

What channels are on TNT Sports?

There are four TNT Sports channels included when you subscribe:

• TNT Sports 1

• TNT Sports 2

• TNT Sports 3

• TNT Sports 4 - formerly BT Sport ESPN

• TNT Sports 5-10 - available on the red button

• TNT Sports Ultimate - selected events broadcast in 4K

• TNT Sports Box Office - pay-per-view events

As TNT Sports airs HD coverage of its sports as well; each TNT Sports channel has an HD counterpart too.

What’s on TNT Sports?

TNT Sports subscribers will get access to 52 Premier League fixtures a season, all 351 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches, as well as FA Cup, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Ultimate Fighting Championship, MotoGP™ and so much more.

Football

• Premier League

• Champions League

• Europa League

WWE

• SmackDown

• RAW

• NXT and NXT UK

Cricket

• Bangladesh Premier League

• Various international tests, one-day and T20 matches

Rugby Union

• Gallagher Premiership

• Champions Cup

• Challenge Cup

And others include:

• MotoGP

• UFC

• Boxing

• Motorsport from around the world

• International hockey

• Red Bull events

• Major League Baseball

• College football

• Canadian football

What channels are on Sky Sports?

Sky Sports includes 11 dedicated sports channels, each featuring a different sport so you can watch as much — or as little — of each sport as you like. Sky Sports channels include:

• Sky Sports Main Event

• Sky Sports Premier League

• Sky Sports Football

• Sky Sports Cricket

• Sky SPorts Tennis

• Sky Sports Golf

• Sky Sports Racing

• Sky Sports F1

• Sky Sports Actions

• Sky Sports Arena

• Sky Sports News

• Sky Sports Mix

Sky also offers HD channels that you can add to your package for an additional monthly charge.

What's on Sky Sports?

Sky Sports still holds the lion's share of Premier League matches, with by far the most live games per season.

Football

• Live Premier League games and dedicated Premier League channel

• English Football League — including the EFL Cup

• The SPFL

• Scottish Premiership

• Women’s Super League

• La Liga

• Bundesliga

• ...and every match featuring Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

Cricket

• The Ashes (for games held in England)

• Big Bash

Rugby

• Rugby Champions Cup

• RFU

Racing

• Formula One

Tennis

• ATP World Tour

• WTA

• US Open Tennis

Golf

• US PGA Championship

• Ryder Cup

• ... basically every golf major tournament is shown on Sky Sports

TNT Sports or Sky Sports - which has the best pundits?

Football punditry is a divisive topic amongst fans. Everyone has their favourite commentator, as well as that one pundit who drives you mad.

From intelligent analysis to sensational rants, football punditry comes in many forms, all of which have a vital place in the game.

With Sky Sport and TNT Sports both showing the English Premier League, you’ll have to skip between both channels to catch all the games, but which channel has the best pundit?

Sky Sports pundits

Sky Sports’ team of pundits includes a host of English football’s most famous names, such as:

• Gary Neville

• Alan Smith

• Jamie Carragher

• Jamie Redknapp

• Melissa Reddy

• Paul Merson

• Roy Keane

• Micah Richards

• Daniel Sturridge

• Karen Carney

• Izzy Christiansen

As well as these regulars, you can also expect many special guests and big names from the world of football.

TNT Sports pundits

TNT Sports’ team of experts includes:

• Rio Ferdinand

• Micheal Owen

• Peter Crouch

• Joleon Lescott

• Rachel Brown-Finnis

• Joe Cole

• Steve McManaman

• Robbie Savage

• Paul Scholes

• Owen Hargreaves

Both channels have a good selection of pundits, but it’s up to you to decide who’s your favourite.

What football TV shows can you watch on Sky?

As well as actual football matches, Sky also has a host of programming to keep you talking about football long after the final whistle.

From beloved panel shows to engrossing documentaries, here are some of the shows you can watch on Sky Sports.

Kenny

The day after the Heysel disaster, Kenny Dalglish has a storied history with Liverpool Football Club, becoming manager after the Heysel disaster and leaving after the Hillsborough disaster.

Leading the club to great glories, Dalglish’s story is that of an iconic man on Merseyside, with much to take in over the roller-coaster years he was there.

Busby

Another documentary on an English football great, Matt Busby led the revolution that turned Manchester United into one of world football’s biggest names.

'89

A long look at one of the most iconic moments in English football. The fortress Anfield. Arsenal needed two goals to win the league title. As the game enters the dying moments of stoppage time, the Gunners are winning, but just by one goal… See how it all went down and hear from Arsenal legends like Lee Dixon and Tony Adams.

Take the Ball, Pass the Ball

Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team is one of the greatest club sides in the history of the game. Learn more about how Guardiola created one of the most successful football teams ever, and hear from the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta and of course Pep himself.

The Football Show

This is Sky Sports' look at what went down over the last week of football. Each week hosts Kelly Cates and David Jones are joined by special guests and Sky pundits.

The Women's Football Show

Find out what’s been happening on the pitch with all the women’s football news and events from Jess Creighton and a number of footballers and pundits.

What football shows can you watch on TNT Sports?

TNT Sports also has a range of shows and documentaries covering the latest football happenings, as well as classic moments from the past. Here’s a peek at some of the entertainment you can watch.

Saturday Morning Savage

Your hosts Robbie Savage and Jules Breach take a look at everything football, with Savage’s irreverent style leading the way! Expect rants, japes and football legends.

The Story of the Title Race

Covering title races of seasons past, take a run out onto memory pitch lane and see how leagues were won, titles were claimed and dreams were lost.

Greavsie

This TNT Sports Films production celebrates Jimmy Greaves, one of England’s best-ever strikers.

It’s a rags-to-riches story that inspires. Delve into archive footage to get a glimpse into the life of one of English football’s most revered figures.

With a career that ran off the pitch and into the broadcast booth, Greavsie was loved by all but had issues to contend with too. An emotional journey awaits.

Rocky and Wrighty: From Brockley to the Big Time

Arsenal legends Ian Wright and David Rocastle had a strong bond on and off the pitch. From their humble beginnings on a South London estate to glory for club and country, this story looks into the power of friendship, the ecstasy of sporting triumph and the pain of loss.

How can I get TNT Sports?

The price and ease of watching TNT Sports depends largely on which broadband and TV provider you currently take services from.

TNT Sports for BT customers

TNT Sports is included for free on BT's VIP TV package – which is its top-tier bundle – but is also included in both the Sport and Big Sport packages.

If you're not on a BT TV plan but have BT broadband, you can still subscribe to TNT Sports and watch it through the app or web player.

TNT Sports for Sky customers

Sky TV customers can sign up for TNT Sports, and if they get their broadband from BT the same rule as above applies. Both companies know that many fans want access to as much sport as possible, so they make it quite easy to subscribe to both services.

You can't simply just get a TNT Sports and Sky Sports package — you'll need to be paying for a full TV service from one provider and then add either TNT Sports or Sky Sports to that plan.

TNT Sports channels on Sky:

• TNT Sports = Sky channel 410 | HD 870

• TNT Sports 2 = Sky channel 411 | HD 871

• TNT Sports 3 = Sky channel 417 | HD 874

• TNT Sports 4 = Sky channel 421 | HD 876

• TNT Sports Box Office = Sky channel 490

• TNT Sport Ultimate = Sky channel 493

How much is TNT Sports on Sky?

Currently, you can add TNT Sports to your Sky TV subscription from around £28 extra per month on a rolling 31-day contract, at the time of writing.

See our latest Sky deals

TNT Sports for Virgin Media customers

Virgin Media TV subscribers automatically get TNT Sports if they’re on either the Bigger Bundle or Ultimate Bundle, which includes broadband, TV and home phone. Otherwise, you can choose the TNT Sports Collection channel pack on a monthly rolling contract.

See the latest Virgin Media deals

TNT Sports and TalkTalk

TNT Sports can be added to your TalkTalk TV subscription for £29.99 per month and a £20 activation charge. This will give you access to all four of the main TNT Sports channels in standard definition.

You can also add the TNT Sports Big Sport package, which includes access to all 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW Sports Membership, for £40 per month on a 24-month contract.

See the latest TalkTalk TV deals

How can I get Sky Sports?

You can sign up for Sky Sports no matter who your provider is, and you can access Sky Sports either through a digital TV subscription or via streaming.

See our latest Sky deals

Sky Sports on Sky TV

The most comprehensive digital TV packages that include Sky Sports will be with Sky itself. You can add Sky Sports to your subscription for £22 per month on an 18-month contract (accurate at the time of writing).

The Sky Go app for smartphones and tablets lets you watch all Sky Sports channels you’re subscribed to while you're on the move. If you're not a Sky subscriber, you can watch Sky Sports in a limited fashion through the dedicated Sky Sports app.

See our latest Sky deals

Sky Sports on BT TV

All 11 Sky Sports channels are included in the BT TV package that includes TNT Sports Big Sport, as well as its VIP package. Both of these also automatically give you access to TNT Sports channels, so you won't have to worry about ever missing a game.

Sky Sports on Virgin Media

You can add Sky Sports to any Virgin Media TV package or select Virgin’s Maxit TV bundle from £31.75 a month.

Sky Sports on TalkTalk

To watch Sky Sports on TalkTalk TV, you just need to subscribe to a NOW Sports membership (details below).

Sky Sports on NOW

If you don't have a TV provider or don't want to commit to a longer-term Sky Sports add-on, you can sign up for a Sky Sports TV pass from NOW.

With NOW TV memberships, you can get a day or a month pass to view Sky Sports, then cancel penalty-free. There are no contracts involved and no need to subscribe to anything.

Sky Sports can be viewed in standard definition, HD or even UHD/4K, depending upon your package and TV.

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