BBC iPlayer

Worldwide
Free Trial Available
Free (TV Licence £180/yr)
Visit Official Website Browse Channels
12
Total Channels
5
Channels
5
Sports Covered
1
Countries

Key Features

Free with UK TV Licence (£180/year). 12-month on-demand window. Wimbledon exclusive. Winter Olympics 2026 exclusive. BBC Sounds integration. 30-day downloads. Personalized For You recommendations.

Sports Coverage

Soccer Tennis Rugby Multi-Sport Track & Field

Leagues & Events

FA Cup Six Nations Wimbledon Winter Olympics FIFA World Cup Match of the Day

Pricing Plans

TV Licence (Color)

£180.00/year
  • All BBC iPlayer content
  • Live TV channels
  • 30-day catch-up
  • Full on-demand library

TV Licence (Black & White)

£60.50/year
  • Same access for households with no color equipment

Over 75

Free

Blind/Partially Sighted

50% discount

Available Channels 12 total

BBC Alba
BBC iPlayer
BBC News
BBC One
BBC One Scotland
BBC One Wales
BBC Three
BBC Two
BBC Two Wales
CBBC
S4C
U20 Six Nations

Available In

United Kingdom

Technical Specifications

Official Website Visit Site
Content Library 45,000+ hours, full series permanently available (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Peaky Blinders)
Resolution 1080p
4k Select marquee events (Wimbledon, World Cup, Attenborough docs) via UHD Trial
Dvr No DVR needed - 12-month on-demand availability
Profiles 6
Offline downloads Most programmes (30-day window)
Start from beginning Yes
Library growth 35% increase since 2024
VPN Compatible ❌ No
VPN Notes Strictly blocked; BBC actively detects and blocks VPNs
Last Updated February 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing

BBC iPlayer is priced at Free (TV Licence £180/yr). A free trial is available for new subscribers.

Channel Availability

BBC iPlayer offers 12 channels. Sports coverage includes Soccer, Tennis, Rugby , and more.

Device Support

Compatible with various devices.

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