5 (My5) Review: Price, Sports Channels & How to Watch
Compare 5 (My5) monthly plans, live sports channels, regional blackout rules, and supported devices.
5 (My5) Review: Verdict, Cost & Sports Coverage
WhereSports Editorial Desk • Audited October 2026
The Verdict
Our Verdict: Recently unified under the single '5' brand, My5 has quietly become one of the most valuable free sports apps in the UK. Without spending a penny on Sky Sports or DAZN, a free 5 account lets you stream two live NFL Sunday games every week (6:00pm on Channel 5 and 9:25pm on 5Action), major World Snooker Tour events like the British Open and Players Championship, live domestic boxing cards, and England T20 cricket. Picture quality tops out at 1080p HD with standard commercial breaks and no 4K option, and you still need a valid UK TV Licence to watch live broadcasts, but for free Sunday night NFL and snooker it is a total no-brainer.
Best For
- Fans following live games across NFL, World Snooker Tour, Boxing.
- Viewers watching live coverage in our Snooker, Boxing, Cricket TV schedule hubs.
- Cord-cutters who want official live sports coverage without a long-term cable or satellite contract.
- Households looking for month-to-month flexibility so they can pause or cancel in the offseason.
Pricing Reality
Plans start at Free (£0) on a month-to-month basis with no annual cable contract.
- Flexible monthly billing: subscribe for your league's active season and cancel online anytime.
- No free trial is currently offered on the standard plan, so billing begins at sign-up.
- Check whether your specific channel requires a higher package tier, sports add-on, or regional sports fee.
Devices & Account Features
- Supported Devices: Available on Amazon Fire TV / Stick, Apple TV (4K / HD), Roku, Chromecast with Google TV / Android TV, Samsung Smart TV (Tizen).
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 2 concurrent streams per account (depending on tier).
- Cloud DVR & Replays: Cloud DVR and on-demand game replays (varies by plan).
- Subscription Model: Direct digital sign-up with online account cancellation.
In-Depth Platform Analysis & Coverage
5 (formerly known as My5) is the free-to-air streaming and catch-up service for Channel 5, owned by Paramount Global in the United Kingdom. In 2025, Channel 5 unified its linear television network and the My5 streaming app under the single '5' brand across Freeview Play, Freely, Sky, Virgin Media, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, mobile devices, and channel5.com.
Over the past two seasons, 5 has dramatically expanded its live free-to-air sports lineup across both the main Channel 5 network and its sister channel 5Action. It now serves as the UK free-to-air home for Sunday evening NFL football (airing two live regular-season games every Sunday alongside London games, playoffs, and the Super Bowl) and took over free-to-air World Snooker Tour rights for the British Open, Players Championship, and Tour Championship. Alongside live Wasserman Boxing cards (*The Big Fight Live*), select England T20 cricket internationals, and *World's Strongest Man*, all live sports stream free in up to 1080p HD.
What We Like (Pros)
- Completely free to register and stream with no credit card or monthly subscription required
- Broadcasts two live NFL games every Sunday plus the Super Bowl and London games free-to-air
- Home of major free-to-air snooker tournaments (British Open, Players Championship, Tour Championship)
- Includes 24/7 live streams of both Channel 5 and 5Action (where late Sunday NFL and boxing undercards air)
- Available on virtually every UK smart TV, Freely, Freeview Play, Fire TV, Apple TV, PS4/PS5, and Xbox
What to Consider (Cons)
- Requires a valid UK TV Licence (£174.50/yr) if you watch live TV streams as they are broadcast
- Unskippable commercial breaks during live broadcasts and on-demand catch-up replays
- Does not carry NFL RedZone, Thursday Night Football, or Monday Night Football
- Strictly geo-blocked to UK IP addresses (will not stream when traveling outside the United Kingdom)
Subscription Packages & Pricing
- 24/7 live streams of Channel 5, 5Action, 5STAR, 5USA & 5Select
- 2 live Sunday NFL games every week (6:00pm on Channel 5 & 9:25pm on 5Action) + Super Bowl
- Live World Snooker Tour (British Open, Players Championship & Tour Championship) + World Seniors
- Live Saturday night UK title fights on The Big Fight Live & select England IT20 cricket
- Streams in up to 1080p Full HD on up to 2 devices simultaneously
Live TV Channels & Station Lineup
Official television networks and sports broadcast feeds carried by 5 (My5).
Where 5 (My5) is Available
Select your regional sports TV hub to browse local channels and schedules.
Supported Devices & Streaming Apps
Native applications and verified hardware compatibility for 5 (My5).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does 5 (My5) cost per month?
5 (My5) plans start at Free (Ad-Supported). Subscriptions operate on a month-to-month basis and can be canceled online anytime.
What live sports can I watch on 5 (My5)?
5 (My5) carries live sports coverage across American Football, Snooker, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, including NFL, Super Bowl, World Snooker Tour, World Seniors Snooker Championship.
What devices support the 5 (My5) app?
5 (My5) is supported on Amazon Fire TV / Stick, Apple TV (4K / HD), Roku, Chromecast with Google TV / Android TV, Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), LG Smart TV (webOS), and additional connected TV devices.
Is 5 (My5) an official, legal sports streaming service?
Yes. 5 (My5) is a licensed streaming service holding official broadcast rights in its operating territories. WhereSports only lists official, authorized broadcasters and streaming apps.