Ranked List · Updated June 2026

10 Best Streaming Services in the UK 2026 — Ranked

We tested every major UK streaming service on content, sports, price, and device support. Here's the honest ranking — including the one option Sky doesn't want you to know about.

10 Services TestedAll Prices VerifiedSports & EntertainmentJune 2026 Prices
Editorial note: We run Flickhaven and rank it #1. We have done so because the data supports it — not simply because it is ours. Read each ranking carefully. If our service does not suit your needs, the list below will help you find the right alternative.

Quick Picks by Use Case

Best all-in-one service

Flickhaven IPTV

Live TV + sport + VOD in one subscription

Best for original series

Netflix

Unmatched in drama and original productions

Best for families

Disney+

Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars — all in one place

Best free service

BBC iPlayer + ITVX

Free with TV licence; free without for ITVX

Best for live sport (budget)

Flickhaven IPTV

All Sky Sports + TNT Sports + beIN for £9.99/mo

Best without contract

Flickhaven or Netflix

Both month-to-month, cancel anytime

Full Rankings — All 10 Services

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#1

Flickhaven IPTV

From £9.99/monthTrial: 24hr free trial⭐ 9.5/10

Best for: Live sport + all TV + VOD

Pros

  • +50,000+ live channels including all Sky Sports + TNT Sports + beIN Sports
  • +99,000+ VOD movies and series
  • +All PPV events included at no extra cost
  • +4K UHD on all plans
  • +All devices — Firestick, Smart TV, Phone, PC
  • +No contract, instant setup via WhatsApp
  • +24-hour free trial, no credit card

Cons

  • −Not available in mainstream app stores (order via WhatsApp)
  • −Quality depends on your internet speed (25 Mbps+ recommended)
Verdict: The clear #1 for UK viewers who want live sport, all TV channels, and on-demand content in a single affordable subscription. Replaces Sky, TNT Sports, and Netflix for less than the cost of Sky alone.
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#2

Netflix UK

£4.99–£22.99/monthTrial: None⭐ 8.5/10

Best for: Premium original content

Pros

  • +World-class original series (Stranger Things, The Crown, Squid Game)
  • +Huge film library — 1,500+ titles
  • +Excellent 4K HDR quality on Premium tier
  • +Downloads for offline viewing
  • +Available on every device imaginable

Cons

  • −No live TV or sports channels at all
  • −Price has risen significantly — £22.99/month for 4K is steep
  • −Password sharing crackdown has frustrated many users
  • −No free trial since 2020
Verdict: Still the gold standard for on-demand entertainment and original productions, but expensive and missing live TV entirely. Best used as an add-on alongside IPTV rather than a standalone service.
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#3

Disney+

£4.99–£11.99/monthTrial: None⭐ 8.2/10

Best for: Families, Marvel, Star Wars

Pros

  • +Unmatched for Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and National Geographic
  • +Good value at the Standard tier (£4.99/month with ads)
  • +Strong library of films for families
  • +Decent originals (The Mandalorian, Loki, Andor)

Cons

  • −No live TV or sports
  • −Library feels repetitive after a few months
  • −Many exclusives are tied to Disney franchises only
  • −Ad-supported tier has frequent interruptions
Verdict: Essential if you have children or are a Marvel/Star Wars fan. Not a standalone service for most adults — best as a £4.99/month add-on to a broader entertainment setup.
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#4

Amazon Prime Video

£8.99/month or £95/yearTrial: 30-day free trial⭐ 8/10

Best for: Value bundles, Premier League

Pros

  • +Included with Amazon Prime — delivery, music, and reading too
  • +Streams 20 live Premier League matches per season
  • +Solid original series (The Boys, Reacher, Rings of Power)
  • +IMDb TV add-on for more content
  • +30-day free trial available

Cons

  • −Many premium titles cost extra to rent or buy on top of subscription
  • −Live sports limited to 20 PL matches (Sky and TNT Sport have the rest)
  • −Interface is cluttered with purchase prompts
  • −No comprehensive live TV or sports package
Verdict: Excellent value if you already use Amazon Prime for deliveries — the video content becomes nearly free. The 20 Premier League matches per season are a genuine bonus, but it doesn't replace a full sports package.
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#5

Sky TV

£49–£85/monthTrial: None⭐ 7/10

Best for: Premium TV with satellite reliability

Pros

  • +Most comprehensive traditional TV package in the UK
  • +Sky Sports (9 channels) and TNT Sports available in bundles
  • +Sky Atlantic (HBO content), Sky Cinema
  • +Satellite reliability — works without fast broadband
  • +Sky Glass and Sky Stream for modern streaming

Cons

  • −Extremely expensive — full Sky package £85+/month
  • −18-month contracts typical
  • −Sports requires expensive add-ons on top of base price
  • −IPTV services deliver the same content at a fraction of the cost
  • −Installation required (satellite dish) for classic Sky
Verdict: The traditional premium option — reliable and comprehensive but massively overpriced in 2026. Sky Glass/Sky Stream make it more flexible, but you are paying £85/month for content available elsewhere for under £20/month.
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#6

Apple TV+

£8.99/monthTrial: 7-day free trial⭐ 7.5/10

Best for: Award-winning originals

Pros

  • +Exceptional original productions (Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show)
  • +MLS Season Pass for football fans (via Apple TV app)
  • +Clean, fast interface across all Apple devices
  • +Generous free trial with new Apple device purchases

Cons

  • −Smallest content library of any major streamer
  • −No live UK sport or TV channels
  • −No catalogue of classic movies or older series
  • −Requires Apple TV app — slightly limited on non-Apple devices
Verdict: Worth it for the quality of its originals alone — Severance and Ted Lasso are genuinely outstanding TV. But the library is small. Best as a secondary subscription at £8.99/month, not a primary one.
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#7

NOW TV

£9.99–£34.99/monthTrial: 7-day free trial (card required)⭐ 7/10

Best for: Flexible Sky content without contract

Pros

  • +Access to Sky Sports and Sky Cinema without a 12/18 month contract
  • +Day/week passes available for one-off sport events
  • +NOW TV Boost upgrade removes ads and adds HD + downloads

Cons

  • −Sky Sports pass alone is £34.99/month — expensive for what it is
  • −HD requires a paid Boost upgrade (not included in base price)
  • −Same content as Sky but with more limitations and similar or higher costs
  • −Better value alternatives exist (IPTV)
Verdict: Useful for one-off sporting events (a boxing match, a tournament) without a long-term commitment. As a monthly subscription it is poor value compared to IPTV — £34.99/month for Sky Sports in non-HD is very difficult to justify.
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#8

ITVX

Free (£3.99/month premium)Trial: Free tier available⭐ 7.2/10

Best for: Free catch-up and ITVX originals

Pros

  • +Free to access — no subscription needed
  • +Complete catch-up of all ITV, ITV2, ITVBe and Channel 4 content
  • +ITVX originals included in the premium tier
  • +Live TV streams available free
  • +No account required for basic browsing

Cons

  • −Heavy ad load on the free tier
  • −Premium tier (£3.99/month) required for ad-free viewing and exclusive content
  • −Limited to ITV-family content — no sports, no third-party content
  • −Video quality inconsistent on slower connections
Verdict: An excellent free complement to any streaming setup — ITVX gives you everything ITV has ever made at no cost. The premium tier is reasonable at £3.99/month for ad-free viewing. Not a standalone service.
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#9

BBC iPlayer

Free (TV licence required)Trial: Always free⭐ 7.5/10

Best for: BBC content, free live TV

Pros

  • +Completely free with a TV licence (£169.50/year)
  • +All BBC channels live and on-demand
  • +Excellent 4K content for BBC programmes
  • +BBC Sport live events included (Wimbledon, Olympics, World Cup)
  • +Strong archive of classic British TV

Cons

  • −Requires a TV licence — not truly free
  • −Content disappears after 30 days (sometimes less)
  • −Limited to BBC content only
  • −Occasional geo-restriction issues when travelling
Verdict: If you hold a TV licence, iPlayer is essential and essentially free. BBC Sport coverage of major events (Olympics, Wimbledon, World Cup when BBC has rights) is genuinely excellent. Its limitation is obvious — BBC content only.
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#10

DAZN UK

£9.99/monthTrial: 30-day free trial⭐ 7/10

Best for: Boxing and combat sports fans

Pros

  • +Best single destination for boxing in the UK (Joshua, Fury, Canelo)
  • +NFL Game Pass included for American football fans
  • +DAZN F1 content and motorsport coverage
  • +Multi-platform support
  • +30-day free trial is genuinely generous

Cons

  • −Very limited outside combat sports and NFL
  • −No Premier League, no cricket, no general TV channels
  • −Pricing changes have frustrated subscribers
  • −Major boxing events sometimes require PPV purchase on top of subscription
Verdict: If boxing is your primary motivation, DAZN is worth £9.99/month. For everyone else, the narrow content focus makes it a poor main subscription — but a reasonable add-on for combat sports fans who already have a broader TV setup.

FAQ

QWhat is the best streaming service in the UK in 2026?▼

For all-round value — live sport, entertainment, international channels, and VOD in one subscription — Flickhaven IPTV is the best streaming service in the UK in 2026. For pure entertainment without live TV, Netflix remains the strongest single subscription for content quality.

QWhich streaming service has the most channels in the UK?▼

IPTV services like Flickhaven offer 50,000+ live channels — far more than Netflix (no live TV), Disney+ (no live TV), or Sky TV (~500 channels). If you want live channels including international content, IPTV is the only credible option.

QIs Netflix still worth it in the UK in 2026?▼

Netflix remains excellent for original content but at £22.99/month for 4K it is expensive and offers no live TV or sports. Most UK households get better overall value pairing IPTV (for live channels and sport) with Netflix (for originals) — combined cost is still less than Sky alone.

QWhat streaming service has Sky Sports?▼

Sky Sports is available through Sky TV (£43/month add-on), NOW TV (£34.99/month), or IPTV services like Flickhaven where it is included in every plan from £9.99/month — the cheapest way to watch all 9 Sky Sports channels in the UK.

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