Updated on 19 July 2026 at 13:00 (BST)
England Fixtures: Dates, TV Channels & Kick-Off Times
International football appears throughout the season during FIFA international breaks, and broadcast details can sometimes change once rights holders confirm their schedules. If a game has been selected for live coverage, you will find the confirmed channel and streaming information listed in the schedule below.
England matches are played during the FIFA international windows that take place several times across the football calendar, usually in March, June, September, October and November. Domestic leagues pause during these periods so players can join their national teams, which is when most qualifying matches and international friendlies are scheduled. The majority of England fixtures fall into major competition cycles such as FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship qualifying, or the UEFA Nations League, although occasional friendlies are arranged to prepare the squad ahead of tournaments. Our England schedule shows every confirmed match together with the kick-off time and UK broadcaster, making it easy to see when England are playing and where the game will be shown.
Where to Watch England on TV in the UK
England men's internationals are shown on a small number of UK broadcasters, with coverage depending largely on the competition being played. Channel 4 currently holds the primary rights for England qualifiers, UEFA Nations League matches and a number of international friendlies, with games broadcast live on the main Channel 4 network and available through its streaming service. During major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship, coverage is shared between ITV and the BBC. England games at these tournaments are usually split between the two broadcasters, meaning fans can watch matches either on ITV and ITVX or on BBC channels with live streaming available through BBC iPlayer.
How to Stream England Matches
Streaming has become the most common way for fans to watch England matches in the UK, with all of the main broadcasters offering their own online platforms. Channel 4 broadcasts can be watched live through the Channel 4 website or mobile app once viewers have registered for a free account. Matches shown on ITV are available through ITVX, which works across smart TVs, mobile devices and web browsers. If the BBC holds the broadcast rights for a particular game, the match can be streamed live through BBC iPlayer and watched again later using the catch-up service.
When Are England TV Fixtures Announced?
International match schedules are normally confirmed well in advance as part of UEFA and FIFA competition calendars, although television broadcast details can sometimes follow later once the rights holders have finalised their coverage plans. For major tournaments such as the World Cup or European Championship, the TV schedule is announced after the tournament draw has taken place and the match timetable has been set. If a fixture in our listings is marked as TBC, it usually means that the broadcast channel or kick-off time has not yet been confirmed. We update the schedule as soon as official announcements are made so the page always reflects the latest England TV listings.
Where Can I See the Full England Fixture List?
You can find the latest England fixtures, kick-off times and TV channels in the schedule at the top of this page. The listings are updated whenever new matches are announced or broadcast details are confirmed.
When's the next England game being broadcast live on TV?
Their next live match on TV is England v Spain on 26 September 2026 in a UEFA Nations League Group Stage fixture - kick-off is at 19:45.
What channel is the England v Spain game being shown on?
The upcoming England v Spain game is scheduled to be shown live on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.