Quick answer
Why are 3PM kick offs not on TV?
UK broadcasting rules ban live football on TV between 2:45PM and 5:15PM on Saturdays to protect match attendance.
What is the 3PM blackout?
The 3PM blackout is a rule dating back to the 1960s. Broadcasting live football between 2:45PM and 5:15PM on a Saturday is banned in England and Scotland, to protect attendance at lower league and grassroots games.
It means Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime cannot show Premier League or EFL matches that start at 3PM, even though they are broadcast live in almost every other country.
Which games kick off at 3PM?
Typically four to six Premier League matches each Saturday, plus most of the Championship, League One, League Two and Scottish fixtures. If your team is not picked for TV, their game is almost always a 3PM kick off.
How to watch 3PM kick offs
Our IPTV service includes the international feeds of every 3PM kick off, in HD and often 4K, alongside the full UK sports line-up. Pick a plan or start a free 6 hour trial before Saturday to test it during the games.