Leeds United returned to the Premier League for 2025-26 after winning the EFL Championship in 2024-25 under Daniel Farke. The Whites lifted the Championship trophy with 100 points and an automatic promotion finish, ending a two-season Premier League absence. Elland Road is back in the top flight’s broadcast rotation.
Leeds United matches now feature in Premier League broadcaster pick lists for the first time since the 2022-23 season. The club’s national supporter base, particularly strong in West Yorkshire and across UK away days, makes Leeds an attractive pick for Sky Sports’ Sunday slots and TNT Sports’ Saturday-evening feature.
Where Leeds United matches air
| Competition | UK broadcaster | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Sky Sports / TNT Sports | All 38 league matches live; one match per matchday on Amazon Prime is gone — Sky now holds the standalone Premier League rights for that slot |
| FA Cup | BBC / ITV | Both broadcasters share rounds; depends on tie selection |
| EFL Cup (Carabao) | Sky Sports | Round 3 onwards |
| Pre-season | LUTV (club’s own platform) | Friendly matches stream on Leeds United’s official subscription service |
LUTV is the club’s owned streaming product. It carries pre-season, U21s, U18s and women’s Leeds United fixtures, plus archived classics. It does not carry live Premier League broadcasts (those are exclusive to Sky / TNT for UK viewers) but is the only legal way to watch Leeds friendlies and academy football.
How the broadcaster picks work for Leeds
The Premier League’s UK rights split (2025/26 to 2028/29 cycle) gives Sky Sports 215 live matches per season and TNT Sports 52 matches. Both broadcasters select their picks 6-8 weeks before the gameweek. Leeds-Manchester United, Leeds-Liverpool and Leeds-Manchester City fixtures consistently land in priority slots — both broadcasters factor in away-following and hostile-atmosphere scoring when selecting.
For supporters tracking match-by-match access:
- Set up the Sky Go app and the discovery+ (TNT Sports) account separately — picks are not interchangeable.
- BBC Match of the Day continues to carry highlights of every Premier League match for free, Saturday 10:30pm.
- Premier League Productions (the international feed) is not available in the UK; do not use UK VPN tricks to access it.
Leeds United abroad
For overseas Leeds fans, the 2025-26 access map:
- United States — NBC Sports / Peacock Premium
- Canada — fuboTV
- Australia — Optus Sport
- MENA — beIN Sports
- Sub-Saharan Africa — SuperSport
- Italy — Sky Italia (selected matches)
UK Premier League rights blackout windows (Saturday 3pm) apply to UK-based viewers only and do not affect overseas access. Leeds friendlies on LUTV stream worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Leeds United live? Premier League home and away matches are split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports for UK viewers. Highlights are free on BBC Match of the Day. Pre-season and academy football is on LUTV.
Is there a free way to watch Leeds United? The only free legal way is BBC Match of the Day (highlights only) and ITV’s selected FA Cup ties. Live Premier League matches require Sky Sports or TNT Sports subscriptions.
Where can I watch Leeds United matches abroad? NBC/Peacock in the US, fuboTV in Canada, Optus Sport in Australia, beIN Sports in MENA. The Premier League’s official “Match Pass” service is available in some smaller markets.
Does LUTV show Premier League matches live? No. LUTV carries pre-season friendlies, U21s, U18s, women’s matches and archived content. Live Premier League rights belong exclusively to Sky and TNT in the UK.
For broader Premier League broadcast info, see our Premier League guide and the Sky Sports broadcaster page.