As summer hits its stride, August 2025 brings a full-throttle month of sport on UK television. From the roar of Formula 1 engines to the return of the football season, viewers will find themselves spoiled for choice across Sky Sports, TNT Sports, BBC, ITV, and more. Whether you’re a diehard F1 fan or waiting for your club’s first Premier League kick-off, here’s your all-in-one guide to what’s on.

️ Formula 1: Hungarian Grand Prix Fires Up August

The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix at the iconic Hungaroring opens the month with high-speed thrills from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August. This is Round 14 of the 2025 season, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

Live coverage:

• Sky Sports F1 will show every session live, including qualifying and race day (Sunday, 2 pm BST).

• Highlights will be shown on Channel 4, continuing its tradition of offering free-to-air race recaps for UK fans.

• Radio commentary will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, bringing expert analysis and live updates.

️ Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix (29–31 August)

• F1 heads to Zandvoort to close out the month on a high.

• Expect orange flares and wild grandstands as Max Verstappen’s home crowd brings energy to the dunes.

• Sky Sports F1 covers the full weekend live, with the race also on Sunday at 2 pm.

• Channel 4 offers evening highlights, and BBC 5 Live will carry full commentary

Don’t miss rising stars like Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris battling alongside Lewis Hamilton’s debut Ferrari season—this is high drama on the tarmac.

⚽ Premier League Returns: Bigger Than Ever

The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off on Friday 15th August, with a fresh broadcasting deal that boosts the number of live games and adds broader free-to-air highlights.

Live Premier League TV coverage:

• Sky Sports: 215 games, including Friday night, Sunday double-headers, and Monday night football.

• TNT Sports: 52 matches, primarily Saturday 12:30 pm kick-offs.

• BBC One / BBC iPlayer: The iconic Match of the Day returns each weekend, offering Saturday night highlights and Match of the Day 2 on Sundays.

• ITV1 / ITVX: A new Monday evening football magazine show debuts, offering match reaction, interviews, and feature stories.

Key August fixtures on TV:

• 15 Aug, Fri, 8 pm (Sky): Liverpool vs Bournemouth

• 16 Aug, Sat, 12:30 pm (TNT): Aston Villa vs Newcastle

• 17 Aug, Sun, 4:30 pm (Sky): Manchester United vs Arsenal

• 23 Aug, Sat, 12:30 pm (TNT): Man City vs Spurs

• 31 Aug, Sun, 4:30 pm (Sky): Liverpool vs Arsenal

This is the first time in Premier League history that every weekend outside of the Saturday 3 pm blackout window features full live coverage.

EFL: Live Games & Free-To-Air Highlights

The EFL season kicks off a week earlier than the Premier League, with every game from the opening weekend shown live—an unprecedented move under the new Sky Sports deal.

• League One & Two start: 1–3 August

• Championship start: Friday 8 August

• Sky Sports: Every game from the opening weekend live, including those at Saturday 3 pm—traditionally not shown.

EFL highlights on ITV4:

• Saturday evenings (usually around 9 pm)

• Sunday morning repeats

• Also available on ITVX on demand

ITV4’s coverage includes League One, League Two, and Championship highlights, with expert analysis and goals from every game. It’s a must-watch for fans who can’t catch the full match.

What’s on BBC & ITV Beyond Football

Rugby League on the BBC:

• The BBC continues its strong Rugby League presence with Challenge Cup and Super League highlights across BBC One, BBC Two, and the BBC Sport website.

• Live Women’s Super League matches also air on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button throughout August.

Tennis:

• US Open runs 24 August – 7 September, entirely on Sky Sports, streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV, with talkSPORT offering live audio updates and web coverage

• Cincinnati Masters begins around 7 August, followed by other ATP/WTA lead-ins, all live on Sky Sports Tennis channel or other Sky Sports layers

Athletics: European Championships

• Live from 7–14 August, the European Athletics Championships air on BBC One, BBC Two, and the BBC Sport app.

• British medal hopes will be high in sprint and middle-distance events.

Cricket

• The Hundred 2025 continues through August on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and Sky Sports, including men’s and women’s double-header matchdays.

• BBC offers live games, highlight shows, and feature interviews with top players.

Streaming & Subscription Tips

To follow all the action:

• Sky Sports: Available via Sky Q, NOW TV, or Virgin Media.

• TNT Sports: Now bundled with Discovery+, available standalone or through BT/EE.

• BBC & ITV: Free-to-air via Freeview, Freesat, and streaming via iPlayer and ITVX.

• ITV4: Available on all platforms and on-demand via ITVX.

Final Word

August 2025 serves up a true feast for UK sports fans. With Formula 1, the Premier League, the EFL, and a wide array of free-to-air coverage from BBC and ITV, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re watching Hamilton chase glory in Hungary or your team’s promotion hopes in the Championship, one thing’s for sure—you won’t be short of something to watch.