Welcome to WherestheMatch.com – The UK’s Definitive Live Sports Guide
Finding live sport on TV has become increasingly complex. With rights distributed across pay-TV giants like Sky Sports and TNT Sports, terrestrial channels like the BBC and ITV, and digital-only platforms, tracking down a specific event can be difficult.
WheresTheMatch serves as a central directory for the global sporting calendar. We monitor schedule changes, rights announcements, and platform exclusives to provide a single, reliable source of information. From the Premier League and Formula 1 to International Cricket and Darts, our database covers every major competition. We don't host streams; instead, we provide the essential data; times, channels, and legal viewing options, so you know exactly when and how to watch.
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Formula 1
The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its climax at the Yas Marina Circuit. After a long championship
battle, the title will be decided on Sunday, 7th December at 13:00 GMT. Watch the drama unfold live
on Sky Sports F1, or catch the extended highlights package on Channel 4.
Live Sport Calendar: What’s on TV in December 2025
December brings the festive season and a packed sporting schedule to match. The Formula 1 season
reaches its dramatic conclusion in Abu Dhabi, the World Darts Championship takes over Alexandra
Palace, and the Ashes rivalry intensifies Down Under. Here are the key dates and events to put in
your diary for this month.
Football & European Nights
9-10 December: Champions League Matchday 6
The drama of the new league phase continues as Europe's elite look to secure their spots in the
knockout rounds before the winter break. With the table taking shape, these midweek fixtures under
the lights will be pivotal for the British clubs involved.
26 December: Boxing Day Football
A staple of the British sporting calendar, Boxing Day sees a full slate of Premier League and EFL
action. Expect wall-to-wall coverage throughout the day as title contenders and relegation battlers
alike face off in one of the most anticipated matchdays of the year.
Formula 1 Season Finale
5-7 December: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2025 Formula 1 season comes to a close at the Yas Marina Circuit. After a gruelling year of
racing, the championship will be decided under the lights in the desert. Will we see a title-deciding
showdown or a victory lap for the champion?
Cricket & Rugby Union
4-30 December: The Ashes Series
The battle for the urn heats up in Australia. December features three massive Tests: The Day/Night
Test in Brisbane (4th-8th), the Adelaide Test (17th-21st), and the iconic Boxing Day Test at the
Melbourne Cricket Ground (26th-30th). Prepare for more late nights and early mornings as England
look to make history.
5-14 December: Investec Champions Cup
European club rugby returns with a bang. The pool stages kick off with back-to-back weekends of
action (5th-7th and 12th-14th), seeing the best teams from the Premiership, URC, and Top 14 collide
in the quest for continental glory.
Darts, Snooker & Horse Racing
11 December - 3 January: PDC World Darts Championship
It wouldn't be Christmas without the darts. The sport's biggest tournament returns to "Ally Pally" on
December 11th. Expect fancy dress, 180s, and high drama as the world's best players compete for
the Sid Waddell Trophy live on TV throughout the festive period.
29 November - 7 December: Snooker UK Championship
The first Triple Crown event of the season reaches its climax in York. The final frames will be played
on December 7th, determining who takes home one of snooker's most prestigious titles.
26 December: King George VI Chase
While football dominates the day, racing fans will turn their eyes to Kempton Park for the King
George VI Chase. It is the jewel in the crown of the prisoner winter jumping schedule and a highlight
of the Boxing Day TV coverage.
For a full breakdown, view our Sports Guide on this page or use our menu to view individual sports, leagues and broadcasters.
How We Source Our Fixture Data
In the modern sporting calendar, fixtures change rapidly due to television demands, weather, and
cup replays. To ensure our users are never caught out, we aggregate our data directly from official
broadcaster schedules and league organisers. Our system updates daily, meaning if a Premier League
game is moved from Saturday at 3pm to Sunday at 4:30pm for Sky Sports coverage, our guide reflects
that change almost immediately. We prioritise official, legal sources, ensuring that every listing on
our site points you towards a licensed broadcaster or streaming platform.
Covering More Than Just Football
While football often takes the headlines, Where's the Match is dedicated to covering the entire
sporting landscape with up-to-date schedules for over 30 different disciplines. We know that UK
sports fans have diverse interests, which is why our guide includes comprehensive listings for
everything from Rugby Union and Rugby League to the major tournaments in Darts and Golf. Our
coverage extends to the ring and the octagon with huge nights of Boxing and Combat Sports,
alongside daily schedules for Horse Racing, Pool, Cycling and a great many more.
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With over 35,000 live events listed annually, the full daily schedule can sometimes be overwhelming,
but signing up to a subscription allows you to convert the global sports guide into a personalised planner tailored to your specific viewing habits. By signing up, you can refine the listings to prioritise the
specific teams and competitions you follow and even configure smart email alerts to ensure you
never miss a kick-off, particularly for those rescheduled midweek games. Additionally, users can filter
the schedule based on their specific TV subscriptions, hiding broadcasters they cannot access to
create a clean, relevant list of available live sport.
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full functionality of our desktop site in a fast, mobile-optimised format available for free on both the
App Store and Google Play. It gives you instant access to accurate kick-off times and channel details,
which is especially handy if you are trying to find the right channel while at the pub or just planning
your weekend viewing during a commute.
Who Are WheresTheMatch?
WheresTheMatch was created by a small team of UK-based sports fans who were frustrated by the
fragmentation of television rights. We realised that with live sport splitting across Sky, TNT, Amazon,
and terrestrial channels, it was becoming impossible to keep track of who was showing what. Since
our launch, we have grown into the UK’s largest independent sport on TV guide, helping millions of
fans every year navigate the complex broadcasting landscape. We are not a corporation; we are
passionate supporters who believe that finding the kick-off time and channel for your team should
be free, fast, and accurate.
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