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.
Trending This Week – Editor’s Event Pick
The Masters, Snooker
The second Triple Crown event of the season is underway at Alexandra Palace. The world’s top 16 players are battling for the Paul Hunter Trophy in one of snooker's most prestigious invitationals. The final takes place Sunday, 18th January. Watch every frame live on BBC Two and Eurosport.
Live Sport Calendar: What’s on TV in January 2026
The festive fixtures may be over, but the sporting calendar shows no signs of slowing down. January brings the business end of the NFL season, the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, and the dramatic conclusion of the new Champions League league phase. Here are the key dates and events to put in your diary for this month.
European Football & FA Cup
21-28 January: Champions League Deciders
The new-look Champions League league phase reaches its climax. Matchday 7 (20th-21st Jan) and the simultaneous kick-offs of Matchday 8 (28th Jan) will decide who qualifies automatically for the Round of 16 and who faces the play-offs. Expect tension as the British clubs fight for their final league positions.
24-25 January: FA Cup Fourth Round
The magic of the cup continues as the survivors of the Third Round look to book their place in the last 16. With lower-league sides hoping to cause an upset against Premier League giants, keep an eye on the TV schedules for selected live ties across BBC and ITV.
Tennis
18 January - 1 February: Australian Open
The 2026 Grand Slam season officially begins in Melbourne. While the qualifying rounds are already underway, the main draw kicks off on Sunday 18th January. Prepare for late nights and early mornings on Eurosport and Discovery+ as the world’s best tennis players look to make their mark Down Under.
Snooker
11-18 January: The Masters
"Ally Pally" is buzzing as the Masters concludes this week. Only the elite top 16 ranked players are invited to this tournament, ensuring high-quality matches from the very first break-off. Coverage is extensive across the BBC, culminating in the final on Sunday.
NFL Playoffs
17-25 January: The Road to The Super Bowl
The NFL post-season heats up this month. The Divisional Round (17th-18th Jan) sees the best remaining teams battle for a spot in the Conference Championships (Sunday 25th Jan). Watch the drama unfold live on Sky Sports NFL as teams fight for a place in Super Bowl LX.
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.
Sign up to take control of these schedules
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.
Download our App for free on iOS and Android
For sports fans who need access to schedules on the move, the WherestheMatch app provides the
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.
Important: WherestheMatch.com does not provide illegal streams
WherestheMatch.com is not affiliated with any unofficial sports streaming service. These types of portals operate illegally and may expose users to malware, scams, intrusive ads, and legal consequences.
We do not provide or link to illegal live sports streams. Instead, our goal is to guide and inform sports fans of safe, legal broadcasters where they can watch matches securely. For official options in the UK, you can use licensed services such as Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
According to the UK Government and UEFA, illegal streaming is unsafe and unlawful. Fans are strongly advised to watch only through licensed broadcasters.
