FOOTBALL ON ANOTHER LEVEL: TNT SPORTS BRINGS FANS A HUGE SEASON OF LIVE FOOTBALL WITH SEVEN MAJOR TROPHIES ON THE LINE
Steven Gerrard leads an all-star line-up as TNT Sports prepares to bring fans more than 700 live matches across the biggest domestic and European competitions
With more than 700 live matches across the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, Women's FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Serie A, TNT Sports and its streaming home HBO Max is set to deliver another unforgettable season packed with football's biggest stories, fiercest rivalries and most dramatic nights.
Leading the line-up this season is Steven Gerrard, who expands his role with TNT Sports to become a regular presence throughout the campaign. The Liverpool legend and Champions League winner will feature across the Premier League, Champions League and Emirates FA Cup as both a pundit and co-commentator.
He joins one of the strongest football broadcasting teams in the game with a wealth of world-class pundits and commentators set to feature throughout the season. Viewers can expect expert insight from familiar faces including - but not limited to – Joe Cole, Ally McCoist , Karen Carney, Owen Hargreaves, Joleon Lescott, Fara Williams, Steve McManaman, Lucy Ward, Glenn Hoddle, Jen Beattie, Martin Keown, Anita Asante, Joel Ward and Robbie Savage among many others. Darren Fletcher returns as TNT Sports' lead commentator with Sam Matterface, Mike Minay and Adam Summerton also serving as lead commentators across the season.
Scott Young, EVP, WBD Sports Europe, said: "With more than 700 live matches across domestic and European football, TNT Sports and HBO Max is an essential destination for football fans this season. The sheer volume of world-class football we bring together means there's always a big match, an unmissable moment, a compelling story or a trophy on the line. From the referee’s first whistle in August to the biggest finals in May, we're looking forward to taking football coverage to a whole new level.
"Every week we'll bring fans closer to the biggest matches, biggest personalities and biggest stories in the game through world-class live coverage and an exceptional team of presenters, pundits and commentators. But it's about much more than the live action. We're football fans ourselves. Whether it's our unrivalled line-up of presenters, pundits and reporters, original documentaries, exclusive features, behind-the-scenes access or the daily football conversation across our digital and social platforms, there's always something to discover whenever you come to TNT Sports.”
The Premier League is back
TNT Sports will once again broadcast 52 exclusive live Premier League matches during the 2026/27 season, with its build-up show EKO hosted by Olivia Buzaglo, Jules Breach and Liam MacDevitt on rotation, before the microphone is passed to Lynsey Hipgrave as the build-up to kick-off approaches alongside Jules reporting.
TNT Sports’ coverage of the Premier League begins with Manchester United travelling to newly-promoted Hull City on Saturday 22 August before Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool entertain Nottingham Forest the following Saturday.
European football's biggest stage returns
The UEFA Champions League returns with another season of blockbuster clashes as Manchester United make their return to Europe's elite competition alongside Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Coverage will be fronted by Reshmin Chowdhury, Lynsey Hipgrave and Laura Woods with every matchday bringing viewers comprehensive action across the Champions League. Jules Breach, Lynsey Hipgrave and Emma Dodds will lead coverage of the Europa League and Conference League with Emma lead presenter for all ties involving Scottish clubs in Europe this season.
Fans can also look forward to the return of two of TNT Sports' most popular viewing experiences:
- Goals Show, presented by Matt Smith, ensuring supporters never miss a goal from across every UEFA Champions League match night.
- Multiview, allowing viewers to watch four live matches simultaneously on one screen. Switching between their preference match commentary throughout.
The season will also see exciting new European adventures, with AFC Bournemouth competing in Europe for the first time while Sunderland and Crystal Palace begin their UEFA Europa League campaigns in September. Brighton & Hove Albion – pending a positive result in the Play-Off round this month – will return to European action in the UEFA Conference League from October.
TNT Sports is Up for the Cup
After a successful first season broadcasting live coverage of the world’s most loved domestic cup competition, TNT Sports will once again feature the best matches right from the first round in November all the way to Wembley’s showpiece fixture in May.
In a further win for football fans, TNT Sports will also once again also broadcast live coverage of the Women’s FA Cup live on its channels and platforms – showing at least one game per round from the First Round Proper which starts in October.
Stories beyond the pitch
Alongside its live coverage, TNT Sports will continue telling the stories behind the game.
The award-winning Sign Up: Into Football returns for a third season on 4 September, shining a light on the deaf community and promoting British Sign Language through football. The new series begins at Hull City and includes exclusive access to manager Sergej Jakirović.
Throughout the season, viewers can also look forward to a slate of original documentaries, including exploring the sacrifices young players make in pursuit of professional careers, while a major documentary scheduled for 2027 will celebrate the pioneers who helped shape women's football into the global sport it is today. Further details to be released at a later date.
These documentaries sit alongside an unrivalled line-up on HBO Max, giving football fans even more reasons to stay subscribed all-year round. From the highly anticipated Harry Potter television series and award-winning The Pitt to returning global hits including Euphoria and House of the Dragon, HBO Max delivers one of its strongest entertainment slates yet. Combined with TNT Sports' unrivalled live football coverage, it's the ultimate home of sport and entertainment.
How to watch TNT Sports
From title races to European nights to giant-killings, the new football season promises compelling drama wherever fans choose to watch. TNT Sports is available on HBO Max from £25.99 per month (via the Standalone 12-month plan). TNT Sports is also available across all major TV platforms including EE TV, Prime Video, Sky and Virgin Media.
Key Dates for the Diary on TNT Sports:
16 August 2026, Community Shield, Arsenal vs Manchester City (KO 15:00)
22 August 2026, Premier League, Hull City vs Manchester United (KO 12:30)
29 August 2026, Premier League, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest (KO 12:30)
5 September 2026, Premier League, Newcastle United vs Bournemouth (KO 12:30)
8-10 September 2026, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1
12 September 2026, Premier League, Sunderland vs Arsenal (KO 20:00)
16-17 September 2026, UEFA Europa League, Matchday 1
19 September 2026, Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa (KO 12:30)
15 October 2026, UEFA Conference League, Matchday 1
w/e 7 November 2026, Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper
w/e 9 January 2027, Emirates FA Cup Third Round Proper
27 January 2027, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 8
10 February 2027, Full Premier League match week on TNT Sports and HBO Max
3 March 2027, Full Premier League match week on TNT Sports and HBO Max
w/c 11 April 2027, Women’s FA Cup Semi-Finals
w/e 24 April 2027, Emirates FA Cup Semi-Finals, Wembley Stadium
15 May 2027, Women’s FA Cup Final
22 May 2027, Emirates FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium
26 May 2027, UEFA Europa League Final, Stadion Frankfurt, Frankfurt
2 June 2027, UEFA Conference League Final, Besiktas Stadium, Istanbul
5 June 2027, UEFA Champions League Final, Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid
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