Looking for a clear answer on the best way to bag a cheap BT Sport deal? If you're here, chances are you been asking yourself how much is BT Sport going to cost? Can I get BT Sport on Sky or Virgin Media instead? Can I watch the Champions League on BT Sport? You've asked and we're here to answer.
On this page we'll tell you about the best offers direct from BT (for new and existing customers) and also how to get a BT Sport package if you already have Sky TV or Virgin Media. With so many options available from each provider, we've simplified the listings as much as possible so you can weigh up the best option for you without the pushy up-selling you'd get in stores, shopping centre booths or on the phone. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a bit of Sky Sports, we've also extensively covered the latest Sky TV deals available.
What's on BT Sport?
The BT Sport Pack includes BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 3 and BT Sport ESPN. Across these channels you'll find every Champions League match live, so no more asking the pub landlord to swap over to the match you actually want to watch and upsetting those Man United supporting Southerners. There's also a selection of Premier League matches every week.
BT Sport is also the only place to enjoy Ashes cricket next year as BT nabbed the exclusive rights to broadcast it next summer. Elsewhere on BT Sport you can enjoy the Rugby Aviva Premiership, Moto GP and much more. Sound good? Then let's check out the latest BT Sport offers.
How to get BT Sport deals direct from BT
BT Sport deals are available as an add-on to a BT TV package and also as an extra to BT broadband. Let's have have a look at all the options and how much they'll cost you each month. Prices direct from BT rather than going through third parties like Sky and Virgin Media are the cheapest options available.
BT Sport offers if you're not a BT customer yet
If you already get your TV or broadband from Sky or Virgin and your contract isn't up for a while, you can skip this section and scroll down to the heading 'How much is BT Sport on Sky?' or 'How to get BT Sport on Virgin Media.'
BT Sport Pack | 18 months | FREE with BT broadband and TV deals
Here's the short version, if you're not adding BT Sport as an add-on to Sky or Virgin, then the best way is to sign up to one of the BT broadband and TV deals.
View BT Sport deals: BT broadband and BT Sport at BT
I'm already an existing BT customer
If you already have BT broadband or a BT TV deal, good news. You can get BT Sport for less than anyone else on Sky or Virgin, maybe even for free. Take a look at the latest options for current BT customers below.
BT Sport pack | 18 months | £6 a month with BT broadband and BT TV
If you already have BT Broadband and BT TV (even the basic TV package), it's super easy to add BT Sport to your setup. Better yet, it's only £6 extra a month. Note: signing up for this may also renew your existing BT Broadband/TV contract, so be sure to check the small print.
View BT Sport offer: BT Sport add-on for FREE (scroll way down the page to see the offer)
BT Sport app/streaming access | 18 months | Free for 3 months then £9 a month (if you have BT broadband)
If you have BT broadband, but don't have BT TV at all you can still access BT Sport via the online player and BT Sport app. This is currently FREe for three months, then £9 a month. Note: this may extend your current BT broadband contract for a further 18 months, bu sure to check the small print. Use the link below, then scroll down the page to add this offer if you already have BT broadband.
View BT Sport offer: BT Sport app/player FREE for 3 months then £9pm
How much is BT Sport on Sky?
Rather than put up a wall between their customers, BT and Sky have reached an agreement allowing existing Sky customers access to BT Sport too. That means they'll have the most comprehensive sports coverage in the UK. Sky customers will have to set this up through BT though rather than Sky.
The options are simple though and BT's website will walk you through the steps, We've included links below and we'll talk you through the various options and how much they cost too.
BT Sport Pack on Sky | 12 months | £20 activation | £27.99pm
Unless you have BT broadband, this is the cheapest way Sky TV customers can get BT Sport on their TV. This BT Sport package includes the suite of BT Sports channels in standard definition. This is a flat rate for the contract and there is also a £20 activation fee. Scroll down the page to see this price once you click though.
View BT Sport deal: BT Sport Pack on Sky £27.99pm
BT Sport Pack HD on Sky | 12 months | £20 activation | £34.49 pm (£27.99 for the first three months)
Let's face it, non-HD footy on modern TVs is a bit grim. So if you want to avoid that pixelated Vaseline look (Snobs? Us?) then this BT Sport deal deal gives you the range of channels in shiny high-definition. This BT Sport deal is FREE for the first three months and then it's £34.49 for the remaining nine months of the contract. On the plus side, that's only £6.50 more a month than the standard definition package - you wouldn't even get two pints for that down your local nowadays.
View BT Sport deal: BT Sport Pack HD on Sky £34.49pm
BT Sport Pack HD on Sky | 1 month (rolling) | £35 activation | £27.99pm
The final option for Sky customers is a one-month rolling contract. This is only available in SD and the activation fee is £15 more than the other contracts too. The plus side of all of this is that your contract just rolls over each month, meaning you can cancel whenever you want. If you're getting this mainly for the football, it could save you some money at the end of the season. Scroll down to the last option once you click through.
View BT Sport deal: BT Sport Pack HD on Sky £27.99pm
How to get BT Sport on Virgin Media
You don't have to go with BT broadband to get BT Sport. BT is keen to let its rivals pay them to let you in on the action too. New Virgin broadband customers can take advantage of Virgin's superfast fibre broadband and enjoy BT Sport.
There are a few Virgin broadband with BT Sport packages to choose from, sadly they don't include the cheapest Virgin deals. On the plus side you're getting the shiny HD versions of the BT Sports channels in all of them. There are three main deals to choose from, although as you're going through the transaction you might be offered extras or modest upgrades along the way.
Virgin Media | Full House bundle | VIVID 100 broadband | 12 months | £20 FREE setup | £57pm
In addition to all BT Sports channels in HD, you're getting up to 100Mbps fibre broadband, which is more than enough for most households, even if you're downloading /streaming on a frequent basis. This bundle also comes with V6 Virgin TV box with over 230 channels that can be paused, rewound and recorded. Landline rates and line rental are included in the monthly fee. Use the link below to read more.
View this BT Sport deal: Virgin Media Full House bundle £57pm
Virgin Media | VIP bundle | VIVID 350 broadband | 12 months | £20 FREE setup fee | £89pm
This is Virgin's ultimate deal with the best of everything. You're getting a huge 350Mbps broadband, all BT Sports, Sky Sports, Sky Cinema channels in HD, two Virgin TV boxes and over 230 channels. £89 a month is a hell of a lot of money, but if you're splitting the bill with a few housemates or have a large family to entertain this could be the option for you. That 350Mbps broadband is more than three times faster than anything BT or Sky can provide too.
View this BT Sport deal: Virgin Media VIP bundle £89pm
Virgin Media | TV only | Full house bundle | 12 months | £20 activation fee | £49pm
If you don't want a landline or broadband services from Virgin Media you are able to get access to its TV services as a standalone contract. It's not particularly cheap compared to the bundles above, especially considering you're not getting broadband or a phone line. If you want to take a look at the Virgin TV with BT Sports deal, use the link below and scroll down to the Full House bundle.
View this BT Sport deal: Virgin TV only £49pm