How to Watch
Following a Match Without Watching It: Radio, Highlights and Text
The 3pm blackout does not apply to radio. What is available when a game is not televised, and which option actually tells you what happened.
Nina Avery
Broadcast and coverage writer
Nina is a pen name for SportsBlogging's coverage desk. The byline handles broadcast rights, kick-off times and the practical question of how to actually watch a given match. Rights deals change often, so these guides carry a visible last-checked date and are revisited whenever a deal moves.
Covers: Broadcast rights · How to watch · Fixtures
Articles by Nina Avery
Premier League
Why Matches Get Postponed, and What Happens to the Rearranged Date
Weather, safety, unplayable pitches and cup progress all call matches off. Who makes the decision, how late it can come, and where the game ends up.
How to Watch
How to Watch the Premier League in 2026/27: Every Option, Honestly Explained
Sky Sports and TNT Sports carry every televised Premier League game in 2026/27. What each one shows, what it costs, and why 113 matches are not on at all.
Premier League
Where Premier League Money Actually Goes, and Why Finishing 17th Matters So Much
Equal shares, merit payments and facility fees: how broadcast revenue is divided, and why one league position is worth millions.
Champions League
How English Clubs Qualify for Europe, Including the Fifth Champions League Place
League positions, cup winners and the coefficient that can hand England an extra Champions League spot. The full qualification map, explained.
How to Watch
Why Kick-off Times Move, and How Much Warning You Actually Get
Broadcast selections, policing decisions and European commitments all shift fixtures. Who decides, how far ahead, and why the date on your ticket can change.
How to Watch
Following a Club From Abroad: Rights, Time Zones and What Actually Works
Football rights are sold country by country, so the answer changes with your location. How to find the legitimate broadcaster wherever you are.