Best football streaming apps for iPhone and Android

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Watching football on your phone has become more convenient than ever with an abundance of football streaming apps available on both iPhone and Android.

Confused about what the best football streaming apps are for you? Football Ground Guide is here to tell you what you need to know so you never miss a goal again…

Best football streaming apps in the UK

Sky Sports

Some Sky Sports customers may wish to use the Sky Go app, but for ease of access, there's no better choice than the Sky Sports app itself. Here, subscribers can watch every game with just one click of a button. However, there is a real lack of options with the Sky Sports app. Users cannot rewind games or go back to watch the goals or key moments, unlike with the best football streaming apps.

TNT Sports or Discovery+

TNT Sports has replaced BT Sport, who had a fantastic app for streaming that allowed rewinding, in-play statistics and key highlights to flick back to. TNT's app, however, is much poorer. Instead, fans may wish to use the Discovery+ app to watch TNT, which is less prone to glitches. TNT Sports have good coverage of the Premier League and show every UEFA Champions League game in the UK.

BBC iPlayer

If you're looking for a free option, BBC iPlayer is an excellent choice. It offers live coverage of some of the biggest football events, including the FA Cup, Women's Super League, FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships, but, in general, for men's club football, it primarily offers highlights. BBC iPlayer users can watch the iconic Match of the Day show live or on demand. The app is available on both iPhone and Android.

NOW TV

Fans who don't want to subscribe to Sky Sports or TNT Sports but do want to watch one specific game may want to look at NOW TV. A day of sports membership on NOW TV costs £11.98. It's expensive, but for fans who really don't want to miss a thing on a major day of sport, it might be worth it for you. Alternatively, football fans can get six months of NOW TV's sports package for £21 a month for the first six months.

Best football streaming apps around the world

Fanatiz (Latin American football)

For Latin American football aficionados, Fanatiz is the ideal choice, offering live streaming of various football leagues, including Argentina's Superliga, the Copa Libertadores, and more. It's compatible with both iOS and Android devices, ensuring fans in Latin America and around the world can stay connected to their favorite teams and players.

Peacock (Premier League in the USA)

For US-based football fans, Peacock is the best football streaming app. NBC have managed Premier League coverage in America since 2013 and fans can watch all 380 games each season on Peacock for as little as $5.99 per month. This gives you access to live matches, on-demand replays, highlights and post-match coverage. A Premium Plus plan, at $11.99 per month, gives you ad-free access.

CBS Sports (UEFA Champions League in the USA)

For fans of the UEFA Champions League (and who isn't?), CBS Sports offer live streaming of Europe's elite club competition. Their coverage is fantastic with the punditry trio of Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards – managed by anchor Kate Abdo – making many UK-based fans jealous.

Optus Sport (Australia)

For Australian football fans, Optus Sport is the go-to choice. This app offers exclusive coverage of the Premier League, La Liga and more. It is available for both iPhone and Android users, making it easy for fans to stay connected with their favourite teams.

FuboTV (US, Canada, Spain)

This US-founded streaming service focuses precisely on live sport channels, including NBC and CBS. This might be a good option for fans who don't want several subscriptions.