Online sports streaming services have made it easier for fans to watch their favorite content and live matches from anywhere in the world with a single click.
Before 2013, if you wanted to watch live sports, the only platform available was Sky Sports, However, it quickly changed with the introduction of BT Sports. After its entry into the streaming market, Sky Sports had a real competitor that not only offers live sports events but is also cheaper.
If you are not sure which sports streaming service you should choose, you are at the right place. In this guide, we will compare both streaming platforms for you so you can pick the best one.
What Kind Of Sports Can You Watch On Sky Sports And BT Sports?
Currently, BT Sports is offering its subscribers plenty of channels including:
- BT Sport 1
- BT Sport ESPN
- BT Sport 2
- BT Sport 3.
You can also watch live matches of the Premier League on BT Sports. Sports fans can also watch BT sports in the US and stream live games from the Europa League and the Champions League outside the United Kingdom with the help of a VPN service because it is geo-restricted to the UK.
Here are some sports you can enjoy on BT Sports:
- Football (Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League, Scottish Premier League).
- Cricket (International T20 matches, one-day, and test matches).
- Rugby
- UFC
- MotoGP
- Red Bull events
- College football
- Major League Baseball
Sky Sports, on the other hand, offers ten streaming channels, including:
- Sky Sports Football
- Sky Sports Cricket
- Sky Sports Racing
- Sky Sports Golf
- Sky Sports NFL
- Sky Sports F1
- Sky Sports Premier League
- Sky Sports Main Event
- Sky Sports Action
- Sky Sports News
- Sky Sports Mix
Viewers can watch all Premier League Games, cricket matches, Formula 1 races, and much more. Football fans get access to live matches of La Liga, Premier League, English Football Club, SPFL, Chinese Super League. Both Sky and BT Sports offer live streaming in Ultra HD quality via BT Sport Ultra HD and Sky Sports Ultra HD.
Popular Football Shows Available On Sky Sports And BT Sports
Both sports channels are heaven for football fans with plenty of exclusive content. Here are some popular shows you can enjoy on Sky Sports and BT Sports.
Popular Football Shows on Sky Sports
- Kenny
- Busby
- Take the Ball, Pass the Ball
- Soccer AM
- ‘89
- The Football Show
- Women’s Football Show
Popular Football Shows on BT Sports
- The Story of the Title Race
- Saturday Morning Savage
- Rocky and Wright: From Brockley to the Big Time
- Greavsie
Subscription Cost Comparison Between SkySports And BT Sports
What we like about both sports channels is that you don’t need a cable subscription to watch these channels. You can subscribe to these channels directly.
BT Sports Cost
BT Sport Monthly pass is available for just £25 per month. It allows you to live stream sports using BT Sports app on a device of your choice. You don’t need to be a customer of BT broadband.
If you want to opt for BT TV packages, the broadband customer can pay £15 per month and it comes with a 24-month contract. If you have a TV service from another provider, you will need to pay extra to add the BT Sports channel.
If you are a Sky customer, you will need to pay an extra £27 per month to add the BT Sport channel to your subscription.
For Virgin Media TV customers, BT Sports is available for an additional £18 per month. You can subscribe to a deal of Bigger Bundle + Sports that is available for £27 per month.
For TalkTalk TV customers, you can add the BT Sports channel for £29.99 per month.
Sky Sports Cost
Sky Sports, on the other hand, is more expensive than BT Sports. If you are a Sky TV customer, you can add the Sports channel for £22 per month, and it comes with an 18-month contract. You can enjoy live content via Sky TV app which is available for smartphones as well.
If you are an existing BT TV customer, you can add all 11 channels of Sky Sports by subscribing to its VIP Package. It is a great deal for viewers who want to access both BT Sports and Sky Sports under one platform.
Virgin Media TV also offers the Sky Sports add-on included in its Maxit TV bundle, which is available for £31.75 per month.
BT Sports VS. Sky Sports: Which Provider To Pick?
Both sports channels are currently the best, with access to all the latest sports events across the world. The choice depends upon your preferences. If you want to have a wide choice of sports channels and coverage, Sky Sports is your best bet. However, if you are on a budget and are looking for value, BT Sports is a great choice for sports fans.
If you are not sure which one to pick, you can even get a bundle offer with access to both BT Sports and Sky Sports. Both streaming platforms offer dedicated apps for various devices so that you can enjoy live matches in 4K on the device of your choice. So, what will your choice be?