How to watch Premier League on Kodi (without cable)

The English Premier League, or EPL, may be overwhelmingly popular and growing at a rapid rate outside of the UK, but that doesn’t mean access is easy. Thankfully, you can watch the 2024/25 Premier League online through a number of channels, including some Kodi addons. In this article, we’ll show you cord-cutting options both on and off Kodi.

When selecting a Kodi addon to watch the next Premier League game, it’s important to be aware of which addons offer up official content and which deliver unofficial streams. Our guide will not only recommend official Kodi addons but provide you with an overview of third-party ones you should steer clear of to avoid nasty malware and legal issues.

The services showing EPL matches are geo-restricted, which means you’ll need a VPN if you want to watch your usual streams while traveling abroad.

Comparitech does not condone or encourage any violation of copyright restrictions, including illegal streaming through Kodi. Kodi can be used for many excellent, legal online streaming purposes. Please consider the law, victims, and risks of piracy before downloading or streaming copyrighted material without permission.

How to watch Premier League online safely and privately

With a Virtual Private Network, your web traffic is encrypted and rerouted through a server in a location of your choice. This improves your online privacy while also allowing you to access content not available in your physical location, so you can access your usual home streaming services when traveling abroad. 

Because streaming requires a large amount of bandwidth, we recommend using a reliable, fast, and secure VPN provider such as IPVanish.

IPVanish is a popular choice with the Kodi community. It provides stable connections, exceptional streaming ability, and superior privacy protection so your ISP can’t snoop on you. It works with all Kodi add-ons we have tested and is one of the few VPNs fast enough to prevent buffering problems.  

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With so many different ways to watch the Premier League, some security and safety risks do occur, especially for those that turn to Kodi. A virtual private network, or VPN, is often recommended both for those watching Premier League through Kodi, and for those outside trying to gain access to Premier League games that are geographically locked.

Kodi add-ons, even the official and legal ones, are often maintained by third parties unaffiliated with both Kodi and and the streaming service. That means the developers can push malicious updates to users. A VPN can help prevent malware add-ons from snooping on or hijacking your connection.

Stream Premier League online without cable

If you don’t have access to cable, there are plenty of official streaming services that show live Premier League games. These alternatives are safe to use and provide access to football games legally and without the need for cable. Many of them include free trials, so you can watch for free for a limited time.

FuboTV

FuboTV is a sports streaming service that provides users with live video on any device including Android phones, tablets, iPhones, and more. It has access to many sports channels such as NBC Sports Network, where you can watch Premier League matches.The app is available on Roku and any Apple or Google Play store. Check out the free trial of FuboTV here.

Fubo TV is available in several countries, but be sure to check the channel list for your specific country to ensure you can watch the Premier League. You could also switch countries with a VPN.

Sling TV

Often called “A la carte TV,” Sling TV is an internet service, created by Dish Network, that streams almost any channel you want. If you want to avoid ever missing a game again, this is the service for you. With Sling TV, users can choose which channels they want to stream, meaning you can select channels like NBCSN and NBC that air Premier League games and stream them on your TV screen, all for $40 per month. Unfortunately, Sling TV is no longer offering a free trial.

You’ll need the Sling Blue package to get the channels that live stream Premier League. Sling TV is only available in the USA, so you’ll need to use a VPN to access it from outside the country.

Sportsnet Now

Available on Kodi, this streaming service provides live access to any sports game you want to watch. You can live stream Premier League, FA Cup, Bundesliga, AVIVA, NHL, MLB, NBA and more! The difference between the Kodi add-on and the Sportsnet service is that you can access the service version on multiple devices such as an Apple TV, an Xbox, or on a smartphone.

Sportsnet Now is exclusively for Canadian residents, but you can access it from outside the country with a VPN.

DirecTV Stream

A $80-per-month streaming package that’s similar to cable television, but without the hefty expense and annual contracts. DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV NOW) offers live streaming plus on-demand features that you can access on your TV, computer, or smartphone. For Premier League fans, the service allows you to watch all of the games across NBCSN, CNBC, and USA Network. You can select all the sports channels you want to live stream and cancel the package at any time.

Hulu + Live TV

With Hulu + Live TV, Premier League fans can instantly stream and watch live matches online. After a 7-day free trial, it costs $76.99 per month. It has all of the necessary channels to catch every Premier League game from start to finish. It’s only available in the USA, though, so you’ll need a VPN if you’re travelling internationally.

See also: The best VPNs for Hulu.

Youtube TV

Youtube’s live TV offering includes all of the channels you need to watch Premier League games as they happen, including NBC, NBCSN, USA, Network, and CNBC. Prices start at $65 per month, and there’s a short free trial on offer at time of writing. Youtube TV is only available in the USA, though, so you’ll need a VPN if you’re traveling elsewhere.

There’s no Kodi add-on yet, but some users have reported success accessing Youtube TV through a Kodi web browser add-on.

Peacock

NBC-owned streaming service Peacock now livestreams Premier League games. Cox and Comcast Xfinity subscribers can log in and stream at no extra charge. For the standalone streaming service, prices start at $5.99.99 per month or $50 per year, or $7.99 monthly if you want to watch without ads. No free trial. Peacock is only available in the USA, so use a VPN if you want to stream it while abroad.

Peacock also offers full on-demand replays. It’s a newer service, so there’s no official Kodi addon yet, but stay tuned.

Official Kodi Add-Ons for Premier League 

If you want to catch a Premier League game on Kodi, you can search for related add-ons through the official Kodi Add-On Repository as well as other locations. We recommend the following selection of add-ons because they are far less risky than some of the alternatives. These add-ons are legal and do not provide pirated content.

Optus Sport

Optus Sport is the official Premier League broadcaster of Australia. Now, while this service isn’t free-to-watch, you will be able to stream every match live from the moment you sign up. This addon is included in the SlyGuy repo.

Hulu

Kodi users can access all Hulu + Live TV feeds directly from their home media center. You will need an account to use this addon but once you’ve signed up, simply install it from the SlyGuy repo and start streaming.

Unofficial Kodi Add-ons for Premier League

Though they may be popular and boasted positively by other sites, third-party add-ons not found in the Official Kodi Add-on Repository or another legitimate library often contain pirated content that isn’t safe for viewing. Some of those unsanctioned add-ons include:

• cCloud TV
• GoodFellas
• Quantum
• SportsDevil
• Sports Access
• Bennu

Using these add-ons carries significant legal and cybersecurity risks. You could be hit with a settlement letter demanding compensation for piracy, and your internet service provider could throttle your internet connection. Unofficial Kodi add-ons also carry a much higher risk of malware than those in the official repo.

We strongly recommend sticking to official, legal sources for streaming.

When is the 2024-25 Premier League?

The 2024-2025 Premier League will be the 33nd season of the world-renowned soccer tournament. It will run from Friday, August 16, 2024, until Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Which teams will compete in the 2024-25 Premier League?

Below, we have included a full list of the British football teams that will take place in this year’s league:

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton,Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, ottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This year the premiership is getting off to a pretty exciting start too! man Utd will take on Fulham on Friday, August 16, in a tricky match that neither team will be looking forward to very much.

Who is the favorite to with the 2024-25 Premier League?

According to the bookies, Man City is a 6/4 favorite to win the upcoming season. Arsenal’s odds are a slightly slimmer 19/10, while Liverpool sits at 7/1, and Chelsea a much less favorable 25/1.