The Firestick is one of the best devices for watching live sport — it supports a wide range of sports streaming apps and IPTV services that carry dedicated sports channels. This guide covers your options.
Sports Streaming Apps on Firestick
Multiple sports streaming services are available through the Fire TV app store:
| Service | What's Covered | Subscription Required |
|---|---|---|
| DAZN | Boxing, NFL, MotoGP, La Liga | Yes (own subscription) |
| Discovery+ | Premier League, Test cricket, Eurosport sports | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | Selected Premier League matches, other sport | Amazon Prime subscription |
| TNT Sports / BT Sport | Premier League, Champions League, UFC | Subscription via relevant bundles |
| Sky Sports / NOW | Premier League, cricket, golf, F1 | NOW subscription |
| BBC iPlayer | Free-to-air sport — FA Cup, Wimbledon, Olympics | Free |
| ITV X | Free-to-air sport — FA Cup, Grand National | Free |
IPTV for Live Sports
IPTV subscriptions offer an extensive range of live sports channels — football, F1, boxing, cricket, tennis, rugby, and more — across dedicated sports networks. An IPTV service typically includes many channels not available through standard UK streaming services.
If you have purchased an IPTV package from FirestickHub, your 1-Year subscription includes sports channels as part of the 25,000+ live channel lineup. See our IPTV for Firestick guide for full setup details.
Best Firestick Model for Sports
For live sport, a stable internet connection is more important than the Firestick model. However, higher-specification models offer advantages:
- Fire TV Stick 4K Max — Wi-Fi 6E provides the most stable connection in busy networks
- Fire TV Cube — supports Ethernet for the most reliable wired connection
- Any 4K model — outputs sport in 4K where the broadcast supports it
For choosing between models, see our Firestick buying guide.
Reducing Buffering During Live Sport
Buffering during live sport is particularly frustrating. To minimise it, see our Firestick buffering troubleshooting guide. The key steps: use the 5GHz Wi-Fi band, connect the router as close to the TV as practical, and use a 4K Max or Cube for better Wi-Fi antenna performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — through various apps (DAZN, NOW, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video, IPTV services) depending on which competitions you want.
Yes — via the NOW app on the Firestick, which requires a NOW subscription.
Yes — IPTV subscriptions typically include a wide range of sports channels. FirestickHub IPTV packages include sports as part of 25,000+ channels.