Best UK Pubs to Watch ITV Sport Live

ITV Sport delivers free coverage of major sporting events to UK pubs. From international football to rugby, any pub with a TV licence can show ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX.

Upcoming Fixtures

Click on the fixtures below to find the best venues showing them.

British Racing

4th Apr

12:25

Musselburgh

British Racing

4th Apr

13:00

Haydock

NHL

4th Apr

16:35

New York Rangers

Detroit Red Wings

British Racing

9th Apr

12:45

Aintree

British Racing

10th Apr

12:45

Aintree

British Racing

11th Apr

11:45

Aintree

British Racing

11th Apr

15:00

Grand National

British Racing

12th Apr

14:45

Musselburgh

FIFA World Cup Qual. (W)

14th Apr

18:00

England (W)

Spain (W)

FIFA World Cup Qual. (W)

18th Apr

16:00

Iceland (W)

England (W)

British Racing

26th Apr

14:45

Ayr

PREM Rugby

9th May

14:05

Leicester Tigers

Northampton Saints

FIFA World Cup

11th Jun

19:00

Mexico

South Africa

FIFA World Cup

12th Jun

02:00

South Korea

Czech Republic

FIFA World Cup

13th Jun

19:00

Qatar

Switzerland

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

04:00

Australia

Turkey

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

17:00

Germany

Curacao

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

20:00

Netherlands

Japan

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

02:00

Sweden

Tunisia

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

16:00

Spain

Cape Verde Islands

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

22:00

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

01:00

Argentina

Algeria

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

20:00

England

Croatia

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

23:00

Ghana

Panama

FIFA World Cup

18th Jun

19:00

Switzerland

Bosnia

FIFA World Cup

18th Jun

22:00

Canada

Qatar

FIFA World Cup

19th Jun

22:00

Scotland

Morocco

FIFA World Cup

20th Jun

01:00

Brazil

Haiti

FIFA World Cup

20th Jun

04:00

Turkey

Paraguay

FIFA World Cup

20th Jun

20:00

Germany

Ivory Coast

FIFA World Cup

21st Jun

19:00

Belgium

Iran

FIFA World Cup

22nd Jun

01:00

New Zealand

Egypt

Find Pubs Showing ITV Sport Near You

FANZO lists pubs showing ITV Sport across the UK. Search by your location to find pubs equipped with ITV1 and ITV4. With World Cup 2026 arriving in June, you can filter by specific matches to see which pubs are showing ITV's coverage near you.

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Complete ITV Sport Coverage Available in UK Pubs

ITV delivers top-tier sports coverage that any UK pub can broadcast without subscription costs, with World Cup 2026 being their biggest event of the year.

ITV Sport in Pubs Throughout the Year:

Football:

  • FIFA World Cup 2026 (52 matches shared with BBC, including all England games from June 11-July 19)
  • England internationals (qualifiers and friendlies)
  • FA Cup (selected matches)
  • UEFA European Qualifiers
  • Women's international tournaments

Rugby:

  • Six Nations Championship (shared with BBC)
  • Rugby World Cup coverage
  • England international matches

Other Major Events:

  • Tour de France highlights
  • British Touring Car Championship
  • Boxing (major fights and title bouts)

World Cup 2026 on ITV: ITV shares equal billing with BBC for the tournament, broadcasting 52 of the 104 matches. All England games appear on both ITV and BBC simultaneously, letting pubs choose commentary teams. ITV typically attracts bigger pub crowds for their World Cup coverage due to their punditry lineup and extended pre-match analysis.

Pubs love ITV Sport because it's free-to-air yet delivers production quality matching premium channels. ITVX streaming also lets pubs show multiple matches on different screens during group stages.

FAQ: ITV Sport in Pubs

Do all UK pubs have access to ITV Sport? Yes, any pub with a TV licence can show ITV Sport free-to-air. Around 97% of UK pubs have ITV1 and ITV4 available, with many also using ITVX for streaming.

What's the difference between ITV Sport and paid sports channels? ITV Sport is completely free, while Sky Sports and TNT Sports cost pubs £500-£1500 monthly. ITV covers major tournaments and internationals, paid channels focus on weekly league matches.

Does ITV show as many World Cup matches as BBC? Yes, ITV and BBC split World Cup 2026 coverage equally with 52 matches each. All England games broadcast on both channels simultaneously from June through July.

Can pubs show ITVX on their screens? Absolutely. Many pubs stream ITVX through smart TVs or laptops connected to screens, particularly useful during World Cup 2026 when multiple matches kick off at the same time.

Which ITV channel shows most sport in pubs? ITV1 carries the biggest events (World Cup, England matches), while ITV4 covers secondary sports and additional match coverage during tournaments.