If you’re an expat, welcome to the struggle. You’ll need VPNs, shady streaming sites, or a friend with a satellite dish the size of a Fiat. The best bet? Subscribe to a legal service like Now TV or talkSport. It costs money, but so does therapy, and this is basically the same thing.
Another shocking fact: England’s women’s team matches are often on BBC One or ITV too, but with higher ratings than the men sometimes. In 2026, the Lionesses’ Euro final pulled in 17.4 million viewers—more than the men’s Euro final that year. So check both channels. Don’t be a sexist; be a football fan.
