How to watch Love Island UK 2026: Free Streams & TV Schedule

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With Jasmine & Kavan and Yasmin & Lorenzo seeming circling the drain and cracks emerging between even Lola & Sean, Maya Jama has flung open the doors to Casa Amor, just to speed up the process a little.

You can watch Love Island UK 2026 online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.

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Episode 28: Monday, June 29 at 9pm BST

Watch free: ITVX (UK) | TVNZ+ (NZ) | 9Now (AUS)

US stream: Hulu

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Love Island UK struck first in this summer's all-encompassing battle for your eyeballs. Whether you're going all-in on World Cup 2026, I Kissed a Girl S2 or the villa, one way or another you're in for lingering slo-mo shots, toe-curling fumbles and perhaps even the odd stray tackle.

The Casa Amor twist comes hot on the heels of a recoupling that Jasmine and Kavan only barely survived. The electrician isn't convinced that Jasmine's relationship with Lorenzo is entirely platonic, and has somewhat withdrawn from her in response.

The fashion business owner, meanwhile, hasn't exactly made things easy for Lorenzo and Yasmin, by suggesting that the business owner just isn't into the recruitment consultant.

Read on as we explain how to watch Love Island UK 2026 from anywhere.

Who are the Love Island UK 2026 couples?

Jasmine & Kavan

Lola & Sean

Yasmin & Lorenzo

Priya & Aidan

Angelista & Simba

Jasmine & Kavan

Ellie & Finley

Mica & Samraj

Can I watch Love Island UK 2026 for free?

Yes. Love Island UK S13 is free-to-air on ITV2 and ITVX in the UK, 9Now in Australia, and TVNZ Duke and TVNZ+ in New Zealand.

There will be a slight delay on the Australian and New Zealand broadcasts.

Going abroad during season 13? Unlock your preferred service with NordVPN – more details below.

How to watch Love Island UK 2026 from anywhere

If you're keen to watch Love Island UKS13 but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, you can always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.

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How to watch Love Island UK 2026 in the UK

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Viewers in the UK can watch Love Island UK 2026 for FREE on ITV2 and via the ITVX streaming service.

Season 13 episodes air at 9pm BST every evening, starting Monday, June 1. However, Saturday episodes comprise "unseen bits" from the previous week.

All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (e.g.HA9 0WS). Sign up here!

Outside the UK? Use a VPN to gain access to all the content you'd normally stream at home.

Rebranded companion show The Debrief will be available to stream on ITVX and YouTube after each episode, consolidating Aftersun and The Morning After.

How to watch Love Island UK 2026 in the US

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Love Island UK 2026 airs on Hulu in the US, starting Thursday, June 4.

Plans start from $11.99 per month after a FREE 30-day trial. Alternatively, the Disney Plus Bundle costs an extra $1 each month but unlocks access to heaps more entertainment.

Have Hulu but away when Love Island UK is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.

Can I watch Love Island UK 2026 in Canada?

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Hayu is home to Love Island UK in Canada, but at the time of writing we're still waiting for news on season 13.

For now, a VPN will help you tune in if you're a Brit traveling across the pond. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.

How to watch Love Island UK 2026 in Australia

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Fans based in Australia can watch Love Island UK 2026 for FREE on 9Now. Episodes begin airing on the platform from Wednesday, June 3.

You need an email and an Aussie postcode to sign up.

Traveling outside Australia? As detailed above, if you’re overseas you’ll struggle to connect to any of the streaming services you usually use. The solution? Try using a VPN.

How to watch Love Island UK 2026 in New Zealand

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Love Island UK 2026 is available to watch on free-to-air TVNZ Duke in New Zealand, with live streaming available via TVNZ+.

Episodes air at 8:30pm NZST each night, starting Wednesday, June 3.

Outside of New Zealand? Use a VPN to gain access to all the content you'd normally stream at home.

Love Island UK 2026 – Need to Know

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Who is in the Love Island UK 2026 cast?

Aidan Murphy, 23, property broker, Kent

Angelista, 24, nurse, Staffordshire

Ellie Chadwick, 24, real estate videographer, West Lothian

Jasmine Müller, 27, fashion business owner, Dubai

Lola Deal, 28, detective, Kent

Yasmin Hadlow, 23, recruitment consultant, Broadstairs

Lorenzo Alessi, 28, business owner, Hertfordshire

Mica Harris, 21, student, Barbados

Ope Sowande, 27, West End performer, Lincolnshire – dumped

Robyn Langton, 21, quantity surveyor and DJ, Liverpool – dumped

Sam Workman, 25, electrician, Dudley – dumped

Samraj Toor, 25, model, Birmingham

Sean Fitzgerald, 25, primary school teacher, Galway

George Knight, 28, professional footballer, Winchester – removed

Kavan Murphy, 21, electrician, Sevenoaks

Priya Jaswal, 25, business development manager, Surrey

Victoria Onanusi, 25, personal assistant, Manchester – dumped

Namibia Olpherts, 25, customer service officer, Leeds – dumped

Simba Kudyiwa, 24, neurological rehabilitation assistant, Enfield

Tommy Murphy, 28, builder, Newcastle – dumped

Tina Rad, 25, shot girl, Newcastle – dumped

Chidi Ogandu, 27, civil engineer, Milton Keynes – dumped

Finley Maddock, 23, builder, Bridgend

Halle Brown, 23, dancer, Cheshire – dumped

Aaron Badibo, 26, basketball player, East London

Carlos Borges, 22, tarmac reinstatement, New Forest

Charleen Murphy, 27, content creator, Dublin

Jordon Wilson, 28, video editor, Surrey

Julia Majchrzak, 26, insurance broker, London

Mara Pirez, 25, nursey manager, Luton

Martha Rothwell, 25, personal shopper, London

Nevaeh David, 22, student nurse, Gloucester

Olivia Sanderson, 23, marketing coordinator, Doncaster

Tommy Stagg, 23, event owner and semi-professional footballer, Essex

Will Bessant, 23, model, Barnsley

Gabriel Garland, 24, model, London – removed

How many episodes of Love Island UK 2026 are there?

The S13 episode count is yet to be revealed, but each of the past six seasons of Love Island UK have comprised 49 episodes.

When is the Love Island UK 2026 final?

If Love Island UK 2026 follows the same pattern as recent seasons of the show, we'd expect the final to air on Monday, July 27.

Where is Love Island UK 2026 filmed?

The Sa Vinyassa villa in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Mallorca is once again the backdrop to Love Island UK, with Alchemy Villa set to serve as Casa Amor.

Who is the Love Island UK 2026 host?

Love Island UK 2026 is hosted by TV personality and radio DJ Maya Jama, who took over hosting duties from Laura Whitmore in 2022.

Is there a Love Island UK 2026 spin-off?

Love Island: The Debrief consolidates Love Island: Aftersun and Love Island: The Morning After, and with the rebrand comes a new panel of hosts.

Toni Laites, Shakira Khan and Yasmin Pettet are the faces of the new show, replacing Amy Hart, Sam Thompson and Indiyah Polack.

The Debrief airs on ITV2 and ITVX in the immediate aftermath of the main show.

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Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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