US TV has a huge following in the UK — news, late-night shows, reality TV and American sport. IPTV line-ups commonly include US channel groups alongside British TV.
What US channel groups typically include
- National networks and entertainment channels.
- 24-hour news channels.
- Sports networks — see NFL on IPTV.
- Kids, documentary and film channels.
Check our channel list for the regions included.
What you need
- 10 Mbps per HD screen.
- A player app with a good guide, such as TiviMate.
- Your device set to the right time zone.
IPTV vs American cable
| IPTV subscription | US cable | |
|---|---|---|
| Contract | Fixed term | Often yearly |
| Equipment | Your own devices | Rented box |
| Works abroad | Yes | Usually not |
| UK channels too | Yes | No |
Watching US channels from the UK
US prime time (8–11pm Eastern) is 1–4am UK time. Use catch-up on supported channels to watch the next day — see catch-up.
Watching UK channels from the US
British expats in the US can follow UK news and sport. Set your device to local time so the guide shows US times. See watch UK TV abroad.
Picture quality
US channels are commonly broadcast in 720p or 1080i; some sport is available in 4K.
Regional blackouts
US sports leagues apply local blackouts to some games. Feeds you see may vary as a result.
Is it legal?
The technology is legal; what matters is whether content is licensed for viewing where you are. See Is IPTV legal in the UK?
Get started
Try iBest UK IPTV free and browse the US groups in your player.
