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How to Watch the Premier League Live with Ireland IPTV

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Ireland is one of the most passionate Premier League countries in the world. Walk into any pub on a Saturday and you will find Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea fans arguing over the same match. For many households, being able to watch the Premier League at home is the main reason to pay for TV at all.

Ireland IPTV makes that easier and cheaper. This guide explains how to watch Premier League football with Ireland IPTV, which plan you need, how to find each match, and the simple settings that keep the picture smooth when the whole country is watching.

Why Irish fans are switching to Ireland IPTV for football

Traditional TV packages often split Premier League coverage across several channels and add-ons, each with its own monthly cost. Ireland IPTV brings the sports channels together in one subscription, with no contract and no dish.

  • One subscription for live football, Irish channels, UK channels and films
  • No contract, so you can pause during the summer break
  • Watch anywhere: the TV, your phone at a family event, or a laptop in the kitchen
  • Multiple screens, so the football does not stop someone else watching their programme

Which Ireland IPTV plan do you need?

Live sports channels, including Premier League coverage, are included on every plan. You only choose how long you want it:

  • 1 month (€14.99) or 3 months (€29.99): ideal for the business end of the season or a tournament.
  • 6 months (€39.99) or 12 months (€59.99): the best value for a full season, with 4K, 8K and catch-up included.

Every plan includes all the sports channels. Compare the plans on our pricing page.

Irish viewers see more live matches

Here is something many Irish fans do not realise: the UK's Saturday 3pm “blackout”, which stops 3pm kick-offs being shown live on UK TV, does not apply in Ireland. Irish broadcasters can show Saturday 3pm matches live, which means Irish viewers can often watch more live Premier League games than fans in England.

How to find Premier League matches

  1. Open your IPTV player and go to Live TV.
  2. Choose the Sports or UK Sports category (the exact name depends on your app).
  3. Open the TV guide (EPG) and look at the match day to see which channel is showing your game.
  4. Add the main football channels to your Favourites so they are one click away next time.

Using TiviMate? Our TiviMate guide shows how to create a dedicated football favourites group and set reminders from the guide.

Avoid buffering at kick-off

Big matches are when networks are busiest. A few simple steps make a huge difference:

  • Plug in. Connect your Firestick or TV to the router with an Ethernet cable. This is the single biggest improvement you can make.
  • Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi if a cable is not possible, and keep the router in the open, not in a cupboard.
  • Start early. Open the channel 10 to 15 minutes before kick-off.
  • Pause other streaming in the house during the match, especially downloads and game updates.
  • Restart before the game. A quick restart of the router and device clears memory and gives you a fresh connection.
  • Pick HD over 4K on a slower connection. A smooth HD picture is better than a stuttering 4K one.

Our full Ireland IPTV buffering guide explains each fix in more detail.

Watching on two screens: football and everyone else

Match day in many homes means one person wants the football while someone else wants something completely different. Ask us on WhatsApp for an extra connection, and the football can be on the main TV while the kids watch cartoons upstairs or someone follows a different game on a tablet.

Catch-up and highlights

Missed the match because of work or a family occasion? Every plan includes catch-up on supported channels, so you can scroll back in the TV guide and watch the full game later. Highlights programmes and the main football shows are also available on the relevant channels throughout the week.

Following your team away from home

Travelling to Anfield or Old Trafford for a game, or spending the weekend away? Install the player app on your phone and log in with the same Ireland IPTV details. You can watch the early kick-off in the airport and catch the rest of the round later. Read our iPhone and iPad guide or our Android guide for phone setup.

Set up the perfect Ireland IPTV football room

If football is the main event in your house, a little setup makes every match day better:

  • Put the Firestick or box on a cable. A few euro of Ethernet cable is the best upgrade you can make for live football.
  • Choose Sport picture mode on the TV and turn off heavy motion smoothing, which can make the ball look strange.
  • Turn on auto frame rate in your player or device so 50 fps football plays smoothly.
  • Create a Football favourites group with every channel that shows Premier League, Champions League and League of Ireland games.
  • Use the TV guide reminders so you never miss a kick-off.

A typical Premier League weekend on Ireland IPTV

Here is how a normal weekend looks for many of our customers. Friday night, open the TV guide and check which channels have your team's game. Saturday lunchtime, watch the early kick-off on the main TV. At 3pm, the kids watch cartoons upstairs on the second screen while you follow the afternoon games. Saturday evening brings the late game and the highlights show. Sunday is Super Sunday, and if you are out at a family event, you catch it on your phone or use catch-up later.

All of that comes from one Ireland IPTV login, with no dish, no box rental and no contract.

More than the Premier League

The same Ireland IPTV sports channels also carry the Champions League, Europa League, the Championship, the League of Ireland, international football and much more. See our complete Ireland IPTV sports channels guide for an overview of everything that is covered.

Get ready for the next match

Choose an Ireland IPTV plan, set up your device with our setup guides and add the football channels to your favourites. Your login is ready in 5-7 minutes, so you can be ready well before the next kick-off.

Frequently asked questions

Can I watch the Premier League with Ireland IPTV?

Yes. Sports channels showing Premier League football are included on every Ireland IPTV plan.

Which Ireland IPTV plan includes football?

All of them. The 1, 3, 6 and 12 month plans all include the full sports line-up, 4K and 8K where available, and catch-up.

Can I watch Saturday 3pm kick-offs in Ireland?

The UK 3pm blackout does not apply in Ireland, so Irish broadcasters can show Saturday 3pm Premier League matches live.

How do I stop buffering during football matches?

Use an Ethernet cable or 5 GHz Wi-Fi, restart your router before kick-off, pause other streaming and choose HD rather than 4K on slower connections.

Can I watch football on my phone with Ireland IPTV?

Yes. Install an IPTV player on your phone and log in with the same details. It counts as one of your plan's screens.

Ready to watch? See Ireland IPTV plans or read the Ireland IPTV setup guides.