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How much sport content is available on Freesat?

Freesat offers a wide variety of sport coverage across live TV, radio, and on-demand platforms, all without a subscription.

TV and on-demand coverage

Major UK broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 regularly show high-profile sporting events throughout the year. Some examples include:

  • Wimbledon – Live matches and daily highlights
  • FIFA World Cups – Men’s and Women’s tournaments
  • Six Nations Rugby – Full coverage and analysis
  • Olympics & Paralympics – Extensive live and catch-up content
  • Grand National – Live racing and behind-the-scenes features
  • Formula 1 – Highlights and race recaps
  • NFL – Weekly highlights and special features

These channels provide a mix of live broadcasts, expert analysis, and on-demand catch-up through apps like BBC iPlayer and ITVX (available on compatible Freesat boxes).

Dedicated sports channels

Freesat includes access to channels that focus on sport, offering a mix of live events, niche competitions, and specialist programming.

Sports radio

Popular sports radio stations are available through Freesat, providing live commentary, interviews, and up-to-the-minute news across a wide range of sports.

If you’d like to see which channels are available, you can browse the latest sport channels and on-demand players on the Freesat Channels page.

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