England v Spain is next, on Saturday 26 September at 7.45pm. Free on ITV, ITVX, STV.
Every time below is UK time, and every channel is the UK broadcaster. Rebuilt daily as fixtures move and TV picks are confirmed.
England national team fixtures
| Date | Kick-off | Match | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 26 September | 7.45pm | England vs Spain | Free on ITV, ITVX, STV |
| Tuesday 29 September | 7.45pm | Czech Republic vs England | Free on ITV, ITVX, STV |
Watching english football without a subscription
England’s competitive matches are shared between ITV and the BBC, and both are free — one of the few guarantees left in UK football, since World Cup and European Championship finals are protected by law.
Beyond that, the rules are the same as everywhere else in the UK: most live league football sits behind Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Which England matches are free by law
This is the part most people get wrong, and it is worth being precise about. A short list of sporting events is protected in UK law as “listed events”, which means they must be shown live on free-to-air television and cannot be sold exclusively to a subscription broadcaster.
For football the Group A list is:
- The FIFA World Cup finals tournament — every match, not just the final. So if England qualify, the whole campaign is free.
- The UEFA European Championship finals tournament — again, every match
- The FA Cup final
What is not protected is just as important: qualifiers are not on the list. England’s route to a tournament is free only because the broadcasters have chosen to buy it, not because anyone is obliged to show it — and that arrangement can change. Nor is any league football protected, which is why no amount of legislation will put a Premier League Saturday afternoon on free TV.
Frequently asked questions
When are England playing next?
England play Spain on Saturday 26 September, kick-off 7.45pm. Free on ITV, ITVX, STV.
Can I watch England football for free?
Yes. England vs Spain on Saturday 26 September at 7.45pm is on ITV, ITVX, STV, with no subscription needed. England’s competitive matches are shared between ITV and the BBC, and both are free — one of the few guarantees left in UK football, since World Cup and European Championship finals are protected by law.
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Fixtures and TV listings updated daily, from TheSportsDB and the published Freeview schedule. Kick-off times are UK time and can change.
