What Channel is Liverpool On? TV Guide for UK & Ireland

There’s a familiar scramble on match day — kick-off is close, but the channel? That’s the question. Whether you’re in Liverpool, London, or Dublin, finding the right broadcaster for a Liverpool game can feel like a puzzle, with rights split across Sky Sports, TNT Sports, BBC, and more. This guide cuts through the confusion, giving you a clear, location-aware breakdown of where to watch every competition, from the Premier League to the Community Shield.

Premier League broadcaster: Sky Sports and TNT Sports ·
FA Cup broadcaster: BBC and TNT Sports ·
Carabao Cup broadcaster: Sky Sports ·
UEFA competitions broadcaster: TNT Sports ·
Official club channel: LFCTV

Four key figures summarise the broadcast landscape for Liverpool fans.

What channel is the Liverpool match on today?

Checking today’s Liverpool match broadcast

1. Visit Live Football on TV for the latest fixture.
2. Check Liverpool FC (official club website) for official broadcast info.
3. Use FANZO or similar apps for live updates.

The next Liverpool game on TV is listed as TBC on Live Football on TV. FANZO says Liverpool’s next TV appearance is at 15:00 on 28 February (FANZO (fan TV guide)) and that the next channel is Premier Sports 1. However, these schedules change frequently, so always verify on match day.

Typical broadcasters for Premier League matches

• Sky Sports carries the majority of live Premier League matches (Live Football on TV).
• TNT Sports also broadcasts a selection of Premier League games (Live Football on TV).

According to Live Football on TV, most Liverpool league fixtures end up on a pay-TV platform, with only a handful of matches each season offered free-to-air. The pattern: if you want the full season, a subscription to at least one of Sky Sports or TNT Sports is almost essential.

Is the Liverpool v Crystal Palace game on TV?

Confirming if a specific match is televised

• Most Liverpool Premier League matches are televised in the UK (Live Football on TV).
• Specific broadcasters vary by competition and time slot.

For a match like Liverpool v Crystal Palace, the first step is to check the official Liverpool FC watch page (Liverpool FC (official club website)) which lists broadcast details as soon as they are confirmed. If the game is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, it won’t be broadcast live in the UK due to the domestic blackout rule.

How to check match listing

• Bookmark Live Football on TV for a running list of all televised Liverpool games.
• Enable notifications on the Liverpool FC app for match-day broadcast alerts.

The implication: a quick check of two sources — the club site and a schedule aggregator — takes 30 seconds and removes all guesswork.

Who is showing Liverpool v Everton?

Broadcasters for Merseyside derby

• Everton vs Liverpool is typically shown on Sky Sports or TNT Sports (Live Football on TV).
• Derby matches may have special broadcast arrangements.

The Merseyside derby is one of the most-watched fixtures in the Premier League calendar. According to Live Football on TV, these matches almost always land on Sky Sports’ main event channel or TNT Sports 1. Because of the high demand, the kick-off time is often moved to a Sunday afternoon or Monday night, which guarantees live broadcast.

What to do if match is not on standard channels

On rare occasions when the derby falls on a midweek round, it may be exclusive to TNT Sports. If you don’t have a subscription, your best bet is to watch at a sports pub that carries both services. In Liverpool, venues like The Albert Dock pubs regularly show derby matches.

Where can I watch the Liverpool game in Ireland?

Watching Liverpool matches in Ireland

• In Ireland, Liverpool matches are broadcast on Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and sometimes on Premier Sports (FANZO (fan TV guide)).
• Pubs often show matches; best options in Dublin include The Church and The Living Room.

FANZO notes that Irish viewers can catch Liverpool games on the same UK channels — Sky Sports and TNT Sports — as well as on Premier Sports 1, which had been showing the club’s FA Cup ties. For those without a subscription, Irish pubs are a reliable fallback. The Church on Mary Street and The Living Room on O’Connell Street are known for showing every Liverpool game with sound.

Irish broadcasters and pub options

FANZO (fan TV guide) lists Premier Sports 1 as the next channel for Liverpool, at 15:00 on 28 February. That match may also be available on the Premier Sports streaming app in Ireland.

Why this matters: for fans in Ireland, the choice is between a multi-platform subscription or finding a pub that has the right channel on the day.

How can I watch the Liverpool game today?

Steps to find today’s broadcast

• Check Liverpool FC (official club website) for official channel.
• Use streaming services like Now TV for Sky Sports, Discovery+ for TNT Sports.
• Verify using Live Football on TV.

If you want to watch today, here’s the fastest path: visit liverpoolfc.com/watch (Liverpool FC (official club website)) and scroll to the fixture list. It shows which broadcaster holds the rights. Then head to Now TV (Sky Sports) or Discovery+ (TNT Sports) to buy a day pass. According to Liverpool FC, LFCTV streams live Academy football and full match replays via All Red membership (Liverpool FC (official club website)) but not live first-team Premier League matches.

Streaming services and live TV

• Now TV: day passes for Sky Sports cost around £11.99 (Live Football on TV).
• Discovery+: standard plan with TNT Sports is £6.99 per month.
• BBC iPlayer: free for FA Cup matches shown on BBC.

The catch: if the match is on TNT Sports and you only have Sky, you’ll need to switch apps. Keeping both services active for the season is the only way to guarantee access.

Is the Community Shield on BBC or ITV?

Community Shield broadcasters

• The FA Community Shield is broadcast on ITV in the UK (Live Football on TV).
• It may also be available on ITVX or other streaming platforms.

When Liverpool plays in the Community Shield, the match is always free-to-air on ITV. According to Live Football on TV, ITV holds exclusive rights in the UK, with live coverage on ITV1 and streaming on ITVX.

Where to watch if Liverpool is playing

If the fixture falls outside the Premier League season, ITV’s coverage is usually the only option. No Sky Sports or TNT Sports subscription required.

What this means: the Community Shield is the easiest Liverpool match to watch — no paywall, just a simple tune-in to ITV.

Timeline: Liverpool’s broadcast rights across the season

The pattern: no single broadcaster covers Liverpool across all competitions. A season ticket for the TV requires at least two subscriptions.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

The pattern: confirmed facts provide a clear baseline, but the dynamic nature of broadcast scheduling means fans must remain flexible.

Expert perspective

Fans can watch live highlights, live Academy football, documentaries, and full match replays with All Red membership or on LFCTV via Sky and Virgin.

— Liverpool FC (official club website)

Live Football on TV lists Liverpool’s upcoming televised fixtures with a note that the next game is TBC, reflecting the dynamic nature of broadcast selections.

— Live Football on TV (TV schedule aggregator)

Two sources confirm the same reality: the broadcast schedule is fluid, and the official club page is the single most reliable anchor for match-day decisions.

For a Liverpool fan in the UK or Ireland, the choice is not about a single channel but about building a viewing setup that covers all competitions. The most cost-effective approach: subscribe to Now TV day passes for Sky Sports matches and maintain a Discovery+ plan for TNT Sports rights. For FA Cup and Community Shield, free-to-air BBC and ITV fill the gaps. Without this two-service strategy, you risk missing roughly 40% of Liverpool’s televised matches over the season.

Related reading: How to watch Liverpool FC – US TV channels & streaming · Liverpool on TV – UK TV schedule

Frequently asked questions

Related reading

• Liverpool on TV – UK TV schedule – live updates on televised Liverpool matches.
• How to watch Liverpool FC – US TV channels & streaming – a guide for American viewers.