Watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams

After two weeks and three matches on tour for the visitors, the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test is finally here. Billed as part of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026, this is the first tour between the Springboks and All Blacks in 30 years and it's frankly unmissable.

For the hosts, Rassie Erasmus has eschewed a natural tendency toward funky selections to go big for the 1st Test. That means a power pack featuring Eben Etzebeth and Ruan Nortje in the second row, with Pieter-Steph du Toit on the blindside. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams will form the halfback pairing with Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheslin Kolbe on the wing. The hosts are the world No.1 with good reason as the back-to-back world champions and most recently beat Argentina 17-10 in a friendly earlier this month.

The All Blacks have won three out of three tour games so far and for the most part looked good doing so, even if a 38-21 win over the Stormers needed a late show of three tries in the final eight minutes to add some gloss. This is head coach Dave Rennie's first tour since taking the top job and his decision to hand Ruben Love the keys at No.10 gets a proper grilling today. Jordie Barrett will move back into inside centre while Quinn Tupaea will partner him. Cam Roigard and captain Ardie Savea have both recovered to start.

Follow our guide below for where to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams from anywhere with a VPN. We've also listed the full schedule and venues below.

How can I watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test for free?

Lucky viewers in the US can watch all eight games of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour for free, including the South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test, courtesy of RugbyPass TV. You can also access this via the RugbyPass app (iOS/Android)

In New Zealand, meanwhile, all eight games will be shown on delay later in the day via the free-to-air Three and its ThreeNow streaming platform. Check your listings for the broadcast start times of each match.

If you're from the US but you're currently abroad, you can simply use a VPN to tap into that free coverage of the opening test. More details below...

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Watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams in the UK

South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK, on its Action and + channels.

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Watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams in Australia

South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test is available to watch on Stan Sport in Australia, which costs AU$20/month on top of a AU$9.99/month Stan base plan.

If you're currently spending time in Australia from the US, use a good VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free RGR coverage.

South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test: Need to Know

What is the Springboks vs All Blacks head-to-head?

The Springboks have won 43 of their 110 previous encounters with New Zealand. The All Blacks have won 63, and the other four ended in draws.

In South Africa, the head-to-head stands at 28-25-1.

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Watch Vuelta a España 2026 live streams

All eyes will be on the peerless Tadej Pogačar as the Slovenian road-cycling superstar sets his sights on the only Grand Tour still missing from his trophy cabinet — though, mind you, he has only had one crack at it, way back in 2020.

The stages run from Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 13th September and the Vuelta a España is FREE to watch on SBS ON Demand in Australia. You can use a VPN to watch cycling live streams from anywhere if you're away.

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With five Tour de France titles to his name (including the last three editions) and the 2024 Giro d'Italia, 'Pogi Star' is looking to join the ranks of Eddy Merckx, Alberto Contador and Chris Froome as winners of all three Grand Tour events. It's an elite field that includes only eight riders, and will rubber stamp the Slovenian — as if he needed it — as one of the sport's all-time greats. And he's still only 27!

With last year's winner Jonas Vingegaard (another of those Grand Tour completists) out injured, it's not immediately clear which of the field will present the strongest challenge to Pogačar. Compatriot Primož Roglič is a four-time winner event and success this year would see him the outright record holder. But, aged 36, it's hard to imagine him keeping up with the extraordinary pace and endurance of his fellow Slovenian.

Joao Almeida, Oscar Onley and Richard Carapaz are the names the bookies have at the shortest odds apart from Pogacar who is, of course, odds-on favorite to prevail. But with extreme heat, brutal climbs and a total of 3,275km to cover over the 21 stages, the welfare of the riders will surely be in focus — no less so after the recent tragic death of Brit Fin Tarling during the Volta a Portugal.

After Pogi took the honors (of course he did) on the Stage 1 individual time-trial, 20-year-old Brit Matt Brennan pulled off a remarkable sprint finish to take Stage 2, and a frankly bizarre Stage 3 that was cancelled partway through due to hail(!), Pogačar retains the red jersey. Today's Stage 4 (Tuesday 25th August) starts at 2.49pm local time — so that's 8.49am ET / 1.49pm BST — is the last before things finally move into Spain; a 105km Pyrenean loop in Andorra.

Make sure you know how to get a Vuelta a España live stream from wherever you are. Below we have all the information you need on TV channels, international live streams, online coverage and a full list of this year's stages and schedule.

Free Vuelta a España 2026 live streams

Lucky cycling fans in Australia, Spain and Belgium can watch Vuelta a España cycling in 2026 for free:

• Australia — SBS On Demand
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1. Sign up to the VPN of your choice. Norton VPN is one we recommend for smooth, speedy video streaming.

2. Open the VPN app and choose your location. For Vuelta a España, Australia cycling fans away from home should choose 'Australia' to unblock SBS On Demand.

3. Then head over to SBS On Demand on your browser or device and enjoy that free Vuelta a España live stream.

Watch Vuelta a España live stream in the US

The most comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Vuelta a España in the USA comes from online platform Peacock, costing from $12.99 a month. It's streaming every single stage.

NBCSN will also show traditional linear live coverage of the following selected stages: 3-7, 10-13, and 16-19.

Don't have cable? You can watch cycling live on NBCSN via OTT cord cutting services like Fubo. Plans that include the channel start from $64.99 a month. Plus, there's a free trial of Fubo for new users.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

Watch Vuelta a España: live stream in the UK

The 2026 Vuelta a España is being shown live on TNT Sports in the UK.

You can get access to all of TNT Sports' channels on HBO Max. Prices start from £30.99 per month, but you can get it for as little as £25.99 if you pay for 12 months upfront.

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Watch Vuelta a España live stream in Canada

Cycling fans in Canada can watch the 2026 Vuelta a España on FloBikes. A subscription costs CA$49.99 a month or CA$215.88 for the year.

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Watch Vuelta a España live stream in Australia

As mentioned above, cycling fans Down Under can watch the 2026 Vuelta a España completely FREE on SBS On Demand.

Again, to access SBS On Demand when traveling abroad you'll need to use a safe, reliable VPN.

Vuelta a España 2026 route

Vuelta a España 2026 stages and start times

Stage 1 (TT) | Saturday 22nd August | Monaco — Monaco, 9.4km | 4.17pm CEST / 10.17am ET

Stage 2 | Sunday 23rd August | Monaco — Manosque, 214.3km | 12pm CEST / 6am ET

Stage 3 | Monday 24th August | Gruissan-Aude — Font Romeu, 174km | 1.21pm CEST / 7.21am ET

Stage 4 | Tuesday 25th August | Andorra la Vella — Andorra la Vella, 104.8km | 2.49pm CEST / 8.49am ET

Stage 5 | Wednesday 26th August | Falset (Costa Daurada) — Roquetes (Terres de l'Ebre), 173.4km | 1.34pm CEST / 7.34am ET

Stage 6 | Thursday 27th August | Alcossebre — Castelló, 177.4km | 1.11pm CEST / 7.11am ET

Stage 7 | Friday 28th August | Vall d'Alba — Aramón Valdelinares, 149.8km | 1.40pm CEST / 7.40am ET

Stage 8 | Saturday 29th August | Puçol — Xeraco, 171km | 1.42pm CEST / 7.42am ET

Stage 9 | Sunday 30th August | La Vila Joiosa/Villajoyosa — Alto de Aitana (Costa Blanca), 187.4km | 12.26pm CEST / 6.26am ET

Rest Day | Monday 31st August

Stage 10 | Tuesday 1st September | Alcaraz — Elche de la Sierra, 184.7km | 1pm CEST / 7am ET

Stage 11 | Wednesday 2nd September | Cartagena — Lorca, 151.3km | 2.08pm CEST / 8.08am ET

Stage 12 | Thursday 3rd September | Vera — Calar Alto, 166.6km | 1.07pm CEST / 7.07am ET

Stage 13 | Friday 4th September | Almuñécar — Loja, 192.8km | 12.41pm CEST / 6.41am ET

Stage 14 | Saturday 5th September | Jaén — Sierra de La Pandera, 154.5km | 1.33pm CEST / 7.33am ET

Stage 15 | Sunday 6th September | Palma del Río — Córdoba, 189.7km | 12.46pm CEST / 6.46am ET

Rest Day | Monday 7th September

Stage 16 | Tuesday 8th September | Cortegana — La Rábida (Palos de la Frontera), 181.1km | 1.18pm CEST / 7.18am ET

Stage 17 | Wednesday 9th September | Dos Hermanas — Sevilla, 185km | 1.24pm CEST / 7.24am ET

Stage 18 (TT) | Thursday 10th September | El Puerto de Santa María — Jerez de la Frontera, 32km | 2.06pm CEST / 8.06am ET

Stage 19 | Friday 11th September | Vélez-Málaga — Peñas Blancas (Estepona), 210km | 12.06pm CEST / 6.06am ET

Stage 20 | Saturday 12th September | La Calahorra — Collado del Alguacil, 186.8km | 12.36pm CEST / 6.36am ET

Stage 21 | Sunday 13th September | Carrefour Granada — Granada, 112km | 4.23pm CEST / 10.23am ET

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It's been the Lando Norris and George Russell show at Zandvoort, with the Mercedes man taking Sprint victory from gun to post, and the reigning champion on pole for today's Dutch GP. Norris converted pole to victory last time out, and if he's able to repeat the trick he'll be the first non-Mercedes driver to win multiple races this season.

Find out as we show you how to watch Dutch Grand Prix live streams for free from anywhere in the world.

Dutch Grand Prix 2026 free stream

Netherlands: NOS (FREE)
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Luxembourg: RTL Play (FREE)
Belgium: RTBF Auvio (FREE)
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Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Schedule

(All times BST)

Sunday, 23rd August
2pm – Dutch Grand Prix

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A trip to the beach means one thing, if it's on the coast of the North Sea: rain. 11 races in, we've not had a wet-weather session all season, but a downpour could be in the offing during the latter stages of the Dutch Grand Prix. Given that neither Norris nor Russell have the best of track records in the rain, it could make or break the race.

Having been reeled in by Lewis Hamilton, championship leader Kimi Antonelli had just started to pull away again ahead of the summer shutdown. The 19-year-old is 53 points clear of the seven-time champion, with Russell a further three points behind and Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris slowly but surely making inroads.

Max Verstappen has dominated his home race, winning three of five editions since it returned to the calendar in 2021. The Dutchman has made four podiums without victory this term, but with this set to be the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future, he's going to be desperate to bid farewell to those exagerrated banks in style.

Each of the past two editions of the race, however, were won by McLaren drivers – Lando Norris in 2024 and Oscar Piastri 12 months ago. The first part of a major upgrade package helped steer Norris to his first victory of the season last time out, and the second part appears to be doing the business nicely.

Below we'll show you how to watch Dutch Grand Prix live streams from anywhere in the world.

Watch Dutch Grand Prix 2026 live from anywhere

Most F1 live streams are location-sensitive, which means you won't be able to access your preferred coverage when travelling abroad. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a straightforward but powerful app that lets you alter your virtual location and thus unblock any Dutch GP stream – including the free coverage in the Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium.

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1. Sign up to the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.

2. Open the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the F1, you may wish to choose Austria for Servus TV.

3. Head over to Servus TV on your browser or device and enjoy the free Dutch Grand Prix live stream.

How to watch Dutch Grand Prix 2026 in 4K Ultra HD in the UK

In the UK, you can watch the Dutch Grand Prix, along with every F1 race, in 4K via Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream packs. You'll need to subscribe to an Ultra HD package and have a 4K TV.

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Watch Dutch Grand Prix 2026 live streams in the USA

In the USA, Apple TV is showing the Dutch Grand Prix – and practice sessions are free-to-air all season.

A subscription costs $12.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial, though better deals are available to Apple customers.

Buying an eligible Apple device, including select iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac models, gets you free Apple TV access for three months.

Apple One, which bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade and 50GB of iCloud Storage, starts at $19.95 per month after a 1-month free trial.

Alternatively, for a limited time the Apple Music Student Subscription includes Apple TV, and costs $6 per month.

Watch Dutch Grand Prix 2026 live streams in Australia

Fox Sports has the rights to show every live F1 race in Australia. That means Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers get a front-row seat to the Dutch GP too.

Kayo offers new customers a FREE 7-day trial to test the waters, after which it starts at AU$29.99 a month for the base Standard tier. For up to 4K video quality and simultaneous streaming on up to two devices, you'll need the Kayo Premium plan for AU$45.99 a month.

Subscribers can also stream the action via Foxtel Now by adding the Sports package ($30 a month).

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The quality of passive standmounter speakers has increased significantly over the past few years. With Award-winning offerings from Dali, Bowers & Wilkins and Acoustic Energy, the category has seen fine-tuned tech steadily and continuously upping the sonic standards.

Back in 2023, the Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3, was a hit with our test team, resulting in back-to-back What Hi-Fi? Award wins. In this side by side comparison, we will be putting our hero of old up against a more recent five-star offering from Dali: the smallest standmounter in its Sonik series, the Sonik 1.

These speakers have different sonic characteristics, but they compete in the same 'entry-level' market from both brands. Both are highly capable standmount speakers at this price, and we've tested them against each other to help you make your choice.

Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: price

The Dali Sonik 1 cost £449 / $900 / AU$849, while the B&W 607 S3 will set you back £599 / $1000 / AU$1149. The 607 S3 have been on the market for significantly longer than the Sonik 1, though, and we have seen their price fall as low as £449 / $900 / AU$1039 during sales events, bringing them closer to the Dali's ballpark.

The difference in price might not seem too dramatic across regions, but at this level, even a £50 / $100 / AU$200 disparity is enough to put the Dali Sonik 1 in the lead.

**Winner: Dali Sonik 1 **

Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: build & design

The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 and the Dali Sonik 1 are of a similar stature. As such, neither of these speakers is going to dominate your listening space. While their relatively compact size might tempt you to use them on a shelf or desk, we suggest placing these speakers on dedicated stands, where you will be able to make the most of their sonic talents.

Both of these speakers have their own styles and are broadly on a par in terms of build quality. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, though, so we suggest taking a good look at the photos or see them in person, to choose your own aesthetic winner.

The B&W 607 S3 come in three vinyl finishes: black, white or oak, the last of which has a contrasting white front panel. Our test pair have a sturdy feel, and we are pleased by their overall design.

But they aren’t just a pretty face. Inside, the 607 S3 feature a host of trickled down technology and concepts from B&W’s more premium ranges, as well as features unique to the 600 Series.

The 607 S3 use a 25mm titanium dome in their tweeter. The tweeter assembly is decoupled from the front baffle to prevent vibrations from the mid/bass driver distorting the tweeter’s output.

Previous 600 Series models used aluminium domes, but B&W claims that titanium allows for better detail in high frequencies, alongside improved refinement.

The tweeter also features a rear tube-loading system to prevent unwanted standing waves from affecting its frontal output, as well as a grille design taken from Bowers & Wilkins’ high-end 800 Series.

The 13cm mid/bass driver is made from Bowers & Wilkins’ woven ‘Continuum’ material and loaded with a dimpled rear-firing port. Its motor-assembly design is inspired by the step-up 700 S3 range.

The drivers are positioned closer together than on previous 600 Series models, which the company claims improves driver integration.

Visually, the Sonik 1 are somewhat less flashy than the 607 S3, but those understated looks mean they shouldn’t draw too much attention to themselves, if subtlety is what you’re after in a pair of speakers.

Their MDF cabinets are clad in a smooth laminate, which, paired with the tweeter’s aluminium trim and the clean front panel, gives these speakers an attractive, sleek appearance.

So, what about the tech?

For drivers, the Sonik 1 use a 13cm mid/bass driver, alongside a 29mm soft-dome tweeter. The mid/bass driver is made from Dali’s proprietary mix of paper pulp and wood fibre, which the company claims provides rigidity, improved damping and light weight. The speaker’s tweeter is made from woven fabric.

The Sonik 1 also employ Dali’s patented SMC (Soft Magnetic Composite) technology in the mid/bass driver’s motor system to reduce distortion, while optimising detail and dynamic performance. Unlike the 607 S3, the Sonik 1’s drivers are connected through a single-wired crossover.

Both of these standmounters include proprietary technology in their designs, have pleasingly solid designs and come in similarly compact packages, so for this section, it’s going to have to be a draw.

**Winner: draw**

Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: compatibility

In terms of their positioning, neither of these speakers is particularly fussy. The Dalis are more comfortable when positioned up against a wall, but both give their most balanced performance at a distance between 20cm and 40cm from our listening room’s rear wall.

One key difference is that the Sonik 1 have been designed to face straight out into the room, rather than the more conventional angling towards the listening position, which B&W suggest for the 607 S3. Indeed, we find that both speakers provide their strongest stereo image when we adhere to the manufacturer’s suggestions.

In terms of partnering equipment, the Dali Sonik 1 are highly adaptable and respond well to a variety of price-compatible amps, such as the Rotel A8 (30 watts per channel) and the Arcam A5+ (50 watts per channel), but they are also talented enough to make the most of more expensive amplifiers, such as the Arcam A15+ (80 watts per channel).

Sources such as the Rega Planar 2 turntable, Marantz CD70 CD player and the Cambridge Audio MXN10 music streamer will all work well with both sets of speakers.

The aforementioned amplifiers will work well with the 607 S3, too, but overall, they require a bit more care when pairing. This is because the 607 S3 have a more enthusiastic treble delivery that lacks the refinement of the Sonik 1, meaning they will sound better with smoother-sounding electronics.

Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: sound

Right off the bat, the Sonik 1 impress us with an intricate, expressive sound. For speakers of their size, these standmounters are capable of conveying a serious sense of scale, both sonic and emotional.

Across their well-balanced frequency range, textures arrive with clarity and precision. Thanks to their “lush” midrange, vocal parts are delivered with a pleasing degree of presence and warmth.

Treble is expertly handled, and resists veering into harsh territory even when we blast The Smiths’ jangling classic, This Charming Man. But these speakers also handle bass well, and pack more than enough low-end kick when we play hip-hop tracks such as A Tribe Called Quest’s Show Business.

Rhythmically, the Sonik 1 are responsive and punchy across genres. Their nuanced dynamics really shine when listening to classical music, where the decays of instruments are conveyed with sensitivity and grace.

In our review, we say that the Sonik 1’s stereo image “retains focus and clarity throughout testing” and has “a satisfying sense of depth”.

Being a previous What Hi-Fi? Award winner, it goes without saying that the B&W 607 S3 have plenty of talent.

What we find particularly striking about these speakers, however, is how “entertaining, zippy and musical” they are, melding dynamic expression with a sophisticated, open sound.

Basslines land with tautness and impact, drum beats are “terrifically crisp and tightly marshalled”, and vocals, such as Bruce Springsteen's lead on Terry’s Song, “exude warmth and grit and crackle with emotion”. In other words, these speakers put in an impressive performance across the frequency range.

However, these standmounters aren’t as refined as the Sonik 1 in the treble, and poorer recordings or bright electronics will leave them sounding a little brash. Their drivers aren’t quite as well integrated as with the Sonik 1, either.

That said, the 607 S3 certainly extend a little deeper in the bass and have a snappier rhythmic performance than their rival.

**Winner: Dali Sonik 1 **

Dali Sonik 1 vs Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: verdict

As reviewers, our job is seldom so exciting as when a new pair of speakers comes up against a previous What Hi-Fi? Award winner. Within their price range, both of these speakers shoot for the moon – and to great effect.

The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 are still a wonderful pair of speakers. They have a clear, lively and impactful sound and remain worthy of serious consideration. However, as time goes on, standards keep improving, and the Dali Sonik 1 are a great example of that.

As such, for a more mature, well-balanced and texturally detailed sound, we recommend the Dali Sonik 1.

**Overall winner: Dali Sonik 1**

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Watch Premier League 2026/27 live streams

The 2026/27 Premier League is here, with Arsenal looking to defend the title they pipped Manchester City to last season.

The Gunners are heavy favourites, and it is little surprise given their host of new additions, as well as a record nine new managerial appointments elsewhere in the division. Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool are among those to have made a change, while it will be no easier for other hopefuls such as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who are both in the early stages of new regimes.

Elsewhere, Newcastle and Aston Villa have been ravaged by summer departures, while newcomers Coventry, Ipswich and Hull City will be hoping to secure survival.

Follow our guide below for where to watch Premier League 2026/27 live streams from anywhere with a VPN. We've also listed the Week 1 fixtures and schedule below.

How can I watch Premier League 2026/27 for free?

Lucky viewers in Brazil can watch one fixture from each Premier League 2026/27 gameweek for free on the CazéTV YouTube channel.

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If you're from Brazil or China but you're currently abroad, you can simply use a VPN to tap into that free Premier League coverage. More details below...

Watch Premier League 2026/27 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular Premier League 2026/27 live streams while travelling abroad. The platform will detect that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to tune in from anywhere in the world.

We rate NordVPN as one of the best VPN for streaming sports. It offers a generous 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.

How to watch Premier League 2026/27 in the UK

Premier League coverage is split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports in the UK.

Sky Sports will show at least 215 games of the 2026/27 season, including Saturday 5.30pm kick-offs, Sunday 2pm and 4.30pm kick-offs, Monday and Friday evening games and three midweek rounds of fixtures.

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TNT Sports will show at least 52 games, including Saturday 12.30pm kick-offs and three midweek rounds of fixtures.

Live streaming is available via HBO Max. You'll need the TNT Sports package, which starts at £25.99 per month.

If you're outside the UK during the season use NordVPN to tap into your free Premier League stream.

How to watch Premier League 2026/27 in the US

USA Network, Peacock, NBCSN and NBC will show all 380 Premier League games between them in the US.

The majority of games are televised on USA Network, NBCSN or NBC.

A live TV service like YouTube TV will give you streaming access to USA Network and NBC.

Sling, Hulu+Live TV, or the DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack carry both USA Network and NBC.

Each of the options listed above comes with a free trial, allowing you to potentially watch some games for free.

Any games not shown on USA Network are available to live stream on Peacock. You'll need a Peacock Premium ($12.99/month) subscription to tune in.

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How to watch Premier League 2026/27 in Australia

All 380 Premier League games are exclusive to Stan Sport in Australia, which costs AU$20/month on top of a AU$9.99/month Stan base plan.

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Premier League Preview

Love them or loathe them, Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years has electrified the competition by spurring their rivals into drastic action. Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea each installed new managers over the summer, hot on the heels of Man Utd and Tottenham, who surely can't spend a third consecutive campaign battling the drop.

The impact of Mikel Arteta's generational dark arts isn't likely to stop. Arsenal gamed the system so effectively that referees have had to literally rewrite the rulebook in order to clamp down on play-acting and time-wasting at set-pieces, substitutions and other breaks in play. Will the Gunners alter their approach or set their sights on fresh innovations? The signing of Bruno Guimaraes feels a little like Lord Voldemort getting his hands on the Elder Wand.

Newcastle's clash with Liverpool is the standout fixture of the opening weekend, a new chapter in a storied rivalry, which will see Matthias Jaissle and Andoni Iraola take charge of their new sides for the first time in a competitive game. Both teams are coming off a decidedly patchy preseason.

New boys Coventry, Hull and Ipswich, back in the top flight after 25-, nine- and one-year absences respectively, are hoping to emulate Sunderland, who defied the odds under Regis Le Bris to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1974. Hull, incidentally, were odds-on to be relegated to League One a year ago – Sergej Jakirovic won promotion via the playoffs instead.

Up to nine teams will compete in Europe this season, including debutants Bournemouth and clubs that don't have a huge amount of strength in depth, like Crystal Palace, Brighton and the aforementioned Black Cats. That could result in a huge shift in the middle of the pack, with Everton, Brentford and Fulham amongst those that should be looking to capitalise.

Premier League 2026/27 schedule

(All times BST)

Friday, 21 August
8pm – Arsenal vs Coventry (Sky Sports | USA Network)

Saturday, 22 August
12.30pm – Hull vs Man Utd (TNT Sports | USA Network)
3pm – Everton vs Crystal Palace (USA Network)
3pm – Nottingham Forest vs Leeds (Peacock)
3pm – Ipswich vs Sunderland (Peacock)
5.30pm – Brentford vs Tottenham (Sky Sports | NBC, Peacock)

Sunday, 23 August
2pm – Man City vs Bournemouth (Sky Sports | USA Network)
2pm – Brighton vs Aston Villa (Sky Sports | Peacock)
4.30pm – Newcastle vs Liverpool (Sky Sports | USA Network)

Monday, 24 August
8pm – Fulham vs Chelsea (Sky Sports | USA Network)

Can I watch the Premier League in 4K?

In the US, NBC and USA Network show select games in 4K. Peacock supports the format, but it hasn't tended to stretch to its Premier League coverage. Cable alternatives Sling TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV and the DirecTV Stream are selective with what they show in 4K.

In the UK, Full HD is the standard resolution for Sky Sports' output, but you can pay £6 per month extra for 4K, while HBO Max includes access to TNT Sports Ultimate, which carries 4K coverage of Premier League games.

In Australia, select games are shown in 4K on Stan Sport, but only subscribers to the $23.99 Premium plan can access it.

When is the Premier League 2026/27 final day?

The last 10 games of the season will take place on Sunday, 30 May, 2027.

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Watch BMW Championship 2026 live streams

The BMW Championship marks the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs and will be played at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri.

Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, defending BMW Championship winner, as well as the current leader of the FedExCup standings, entered the tournament as the favourite. After a nightmare opening round at Bellerive, Scheffler has continued to fight his way back, carding a 68 in Saturday's third round to move to five-under, tied for 15th, heading into the final day.

At the top of the leaderboard, Wyndham Clark survived an early double bogey to fire a five-under 65, stretching his lead to five shots at 17-under. Rory McIlroy produced the round of the day among the chasers, carding a five-under 65 of his own, including a run of four birdies from the 13th, to move into a tie for second with Patrick Cantlay at 12-under.

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• Watch BMW Championship 2026: August 20-23
• FREE: CTV 2 (Canada, Rounds 3 & 4 only)
• US: ESPN / Golf Channel / CBS / Paramount+
• UK: Sky Sports
• AU: Kayo Sports
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How can I watch BMW Championship 2026 for free

Golf fans in Canada are in luck! Rounds 3 & 4 of the BMW Championship are free-to-air on CTV 2, though it requires a TV login or a digital TV antenna.

Elsewhere, the BMW Championship 2026 isn't directly available to stream for free, but those in the US and Australia can benefit from free trials to catch the action without paying a penny.

In the US, since coverage is shared between ESPN and CBS/Paramount+, you can utilize the free trial periods of live TV services such as DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) and Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial).

You can also grab Paramount Plus Premium with a Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1 to watch Rounds 3 & 4 for practically nothing.

In Australia, golf fans can use Kayo Sports' 7-day free trial.

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Watch BMW Championship 2026 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular BMW Championship 2026 live streams while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

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We rate Proton VPN as one of the best VPNs for streaming sport. It offers a 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.

Watch BMW Championship 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, BMW Championship 2026 live coverage is split between ESPN, CBS/Paramount Plus, and the Golf Channel.

• Rounds 1 & 2: Live on ESPN Select from 10am-4pm ET, followed by Golf Channel coverage from 3-7pm.
• Round 3: Live on ESPN from 9.15am-1pm, followed by Golf Channel coverage from 1-3pm and CBS from 3-6pm.
• Round 4: Live on ESPN from 9.15am-12pm, followed by Golf Channel coverage from 1-3pm and CBS from 3-6pm.

ESPN Unlimited carries all ESPN channels, including ESPN Select. It costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year, and you also have the option to bundle it with Disney Plus and Hulu for $35.99/month.

You will need to get a Paramount Plus Premium ($13.99/month) subscription to access all the simulcast coverage of CBS. Remember, you can get Paramount Plus for FREE with a Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1.

But if you'd like everything in one place, we recommend a live TV service that includes both ESPN and CBS.

These include FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, or the DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack. All these offer handy free trials, allowing you to potentially watch the four-day BMW Championship for free.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

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Watch BMW Championship 2026 live streams in the UK

The BMW Championship 2026 is being shown on Sky Sports across its Main Event and Golf channels in the UK.

• Round 1 & 2: Coverage begins at 3.15pm BST on Sky Sports+.
• Round 3: Live on Sky Sports Golf from 4pm, followed by Sky Sports Main Event from 8.30pm.
• Round 4: Live on Sky Sports Golf from 5pm, followed by Sky Sports Main Event from 7.30pm.

Sky Sports subscriptions start at £35/month, or £22/month for existing Sky customers. If you prefer a NOW Sports subscription, plans are available from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.

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Watch PGA Championship 2026 live streams in Australia

As usual, it is Fox Sports that has live and exclusive coverage of BMW Championship 2026 in Australia.

If you want to watch online then the best option is Kayo Sports, which starts at AU$30. New customers, however, can try the first month of Kayo for just AU$1. Alternatively, there's a generous FREE 7-day trial before you commit.

Again, you'll need to use a safe, reliable VPN to access Kayo Sports when traveling abroad.

Who are the recent BMW Championship winners?

2025: Scottie Scheffler
2024: Keegan Bradley
2023: Viktor Hovland
2022: Patrick Cantlay
2021: Patrick Cantlay
2020: Jon Rahm
2019: Justin Thomas
2018: Keegan Bradley
2017: Marc Leishman
2016: Dustin Johnson

What is the BMW Championship 2026 prize money?

The 2026 BMW Championship has a prize pool of $20 million.

1. $3,600,000 (Winner)
2. $2,160,000
3. $1,360,000
4. $990,000
5. $830,000
6. $750,000
7. $695,000
8. $640,000
9. $600,000
10. $560,000
11. $520,000
12. $480,000
13. $441,000
14. 1$402,000
15. $382,000

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Watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test live streams

This may be Pakistan's first tour of England in six years, but the recent chaos in the hosts' ranks has rather dominated the narrative. The series ushers in England's post-Bazball era, with the first of three Tests taking place at Headingley in Leeds.

England start Day 3 on 366/8 after 82 overs, having bowled Pakistan out for a measly 171 in 48.1 overs in the first innings. Play begins at 6am ET / 11am BST on all five days.

Ollie Robinson took the wicket of Azan Awais with the game's very first ball, and things have just got better and better for the hosts. Robinson and Josh Tongue claimed five wickets apiece, for 51 and 46 runs respectively, and marked the rare feat – the last time it happened was in 2006 – by having the groundstaff slice the ball in half.

Jordan Cox (73), Joe Root (66), Harry Brook (91) and Dan Lawrence (51) then racked up half-centuries to leave the Shaheens in a deep hole.

It's been quite a change of pace from England's shambolic 2-1 defeat by New Zealand on home soil in June, which served as an aptly ignominious bookend to a four-year spell under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes characterised by disorder, indiscipline and occasional brilliance.

Stokes walked, before McCullum had to be pushed. Former Black Caps skipper Stephen Fleming has replaced the latter, but it speaks to the crisis of maturity in the England setup that Joe Root had to be strongarmed into taking up the captaincy. He endured an unhappy five-year spell as England's Test skipper pre-Stokes, but Harry Brook's history of bad decisions both on and off the field left the ECB with little other option.

Pakistan soared to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies at the start of the month, which earned a series draw in the Caribbean, before beating a Professional County Club Select XI by seven wickets last week. The warmup marked a return to form for Saud Shakeel, who racked up an unbeaten century.

Left-arm spinner Ali Usman, meanwhile, has been a consistent threat for Pakistan, who believe that the lengthy British heatwave may have created spin-friendly conditions. Skipper Babar Azam, however, is having to sit out the 1st Test, having had his right hand struck by deliveries against both the West Indies and PCCXI.

Follow our guide below for where to watch England vs Pakistan 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN. We've also listed the full schedule and venues below.

How can I watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test for free?

Lucky viewers in Pakistan can watch the England vs Pakistan 1st Test, courtesy of PTV Sports and ad-supported streaming service Tapmad.

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Watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test live streams from anywhere

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How to watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test in the US

Willow TV is showing the England vs Pakistan series in the US.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow's coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

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Watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test live streams in the UK

The 2026 England vs Pakistan 1st Test, and series as a whole, is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK, across its Main Event and Cricket channels.

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Watch England vs Pakistan 1st Test live streams in Australia

The England vs Pakistan 1st Testis available to watch in its entirety on Fox Cricket via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.

If you're currently spending time in Australia from Pakistan, use a good VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free England vs Pakistan coverage.

England vs Pakistan 2026 series schedule

(All times BST)

1st Test
11am – Wed 19 Aug to Sun 23 Aug (Headingley, Leeds)

2nd Test
11am – Thu 27 Aug to Mon 31 Aug (Lord's, London)

3rd Test
11am – Wed 9 Sep to Sun 13 Sep (Edgbaston, Birmingham)

What are the England vs Pakistan 1st Test squads?

England squad: Joe Root (c), Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox (wk), Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Salman Ali Agha, Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Aamir Jamal, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Sajid Khan, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Khurram Shahzad, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Ubaid Shah, Ali Usman, Awais Zafar

What is the England vs Pakistan head-to-head in Tests?

England have won 30 of their 92 previous Test encounters with Pakistan. The Shaheens have won 23, and the other 39 ended in draws.

In England, the head-to-head stands at 24-6-20.

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There are plenty of reasons you might want to connect your phone to your TV.

Perhaps you’re watching something on your handset and want to transfer it to the bigger screen in your living room; maybe you want a big display to show off the snaps from your latest holiday; or you might want to play some music via your TV.

Whatever you’re trying to achieve, there’s generally a way to do it. Allow us to show you how.

Cast video from your phone

If you want to watch a video from your phone on the big screen, casting is usually the easiest and best way to do it.

Rather than sending everything on your phone's screen to the TV, casting tells the TV to play the content itself, with your phone essentially acting like a remote control. That means you can usually carry on using your phone without interrupting playback, and in many cases you can even turn its screen off while the video continues playing.

Google's technology is now called Google Cast, although you might still see it referred to as Chromecast.

Google Cast is built into Chromecast devices, the Google TV Streamer and TVs running Google TV or Android TV. In the UK, that includes compatible TVs from brands such as Sony, Philips and TCL.

Other manufacturers have also added Google Cast to some models: newer LG TVs support it, for example, while compatible Panasonic Android TVs do, too.

But don't assume that every TV from a particular brand supports Google Cast: Samsung’s Tizen TVs, Hisense's VIDAA TVs and Panasonic's Fire TV models, for example, use different systems.

If your TV doesn't support Google Cast, don't worry: you may still be able to send content to it using AirPlay or the manufacturer's own casting/mirroring system.

How to cast a video

First, make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same wi-fi network. Then open the app containing the video you want to watch and look for the Cast icon – it's a little rectangle with three curved lines in the corner.

Tap it, select your TV from the list of available devices, and the video should start playing on the TV.

Once you're connected, your phone becomes a convenient remote control: you can pause, skip and adjust playback from the app, while the TV does the actual streaming.

The catch is that the app needs to support casting. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, YouTube, BBC iPlayer and many other popular streaming services do, but you won't necessarily find a Cast button in every app.

If there isn't one, you might be able to use screen mirroring instead, but some apps restrict this, too. Sky Go, for example, doesn't support casting of any kind, so you can't simply send its live football or other content from your phone to a Cast-equipped TV.

What about iPhone?

iPhone users can also use Google Cast with compatible apps and TVs, but Apple's own AirPlay system is also an option if you have an AirPlay-compatible TV or an Apple TV 4K streamer.

The principle is much the same: start playing a video, tap the AirPlay button (a rectangle with a triangle pointing into it) and select your TV. Your iPhone and TV generally need to be on the same wi-fi network.

So, as a rule of thumb: if the app has a Cast or AirPlay button, use it. It's generally a better option for watching video on your TV than mirroring your entire phone screen.

Mirror your phone screen

If the app you want to use doesn't support casting, or you simply want to show something that's on your phone rather than stream a particular video, screen mirroring is the next option.

As the name suggests, mirroring shows what's happening on your phone's screen on your TV. Open a website, look through your photos or start an app on your phone, and you'll see the same thing on the big screen. It's particularly useful for things that don't have a dedicated TV app or don't offer a Cast button.

The exact method depends on your phone and TV. iPhone uses Apple's AirPlay system, while Android phones can use different systems depending on the manufacturer. Samsung calls its version Smart View, for example, while LG uses Screen Share on compatible models.

How to mirror your phone

On an iPhone, make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same wi-fi network, then open Control Centre, tap Screen Mirroring (the icon with two rectangles, one in front of the other) and select your AirPlay-compatible TV or Apple TV 4K. If a passcode appears on the TV, enter it on your phone.

On Android, look for a screen-mirroring option in your phone's quick settings. The name varies: Samsung phones use Smart View, while other manufacturers may call it Screen Share, Cast, Wireless Display or something similar. Select your TV from the list of available devices and accept the connection on the TV if prompted.

You'll generally need the phone and TV to be connected to the same wi-fi network, although the exact requirements vary between devices.

Mirroring generally isn't the best option for video

There's a reason we recommend casting where possible. With mirroring, everything on your phone is replicated on the TV, so a notification, incoming call or change of app can appear on the big screen.

And some streaming services restrict mirroring of protected video content, so don't assume that an app without a Cast button will necessarily work when mirrored.

For watching Netflix, YouTube, iPlayer and other supported services, casting or using the app directly on your TV is generally the better solution. Use mirroring when you want to show something that's actually on your phone, such as your photos or a presentation.

Play music through your TV

If you're listening to music, you're generally better off sending it directly to a wireless speaker, soundbar or AV system than using your TV. But there can be good reasons to put your music on the big screen, particularly when you're listening with other people.

The simplest option is to use your music service's TV app, if it has one.

Spotify, for example, has apps for many smart TVs, and you can use Spotify Connect on your phone to control what's playing. The TV can then display album artwork, track information and the playback queue, while everyone can see what's playing and take part in choosing the music.

But you don't necessarily need a TV app. Services including Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz can send music from their phone apps to compatible TVs using Google Cast, while AirPlay provides a similar option for iPhone users with a compatible TV.

So if your TV doesn't have a native app for the music service you use, check whether its phone app supports Google Cast or AirPlay before assuming you're out of luck. You may still be able to get your music onto the big screen.

Connect your phone with a cable

If a wireless connection isn’t an option, you can always connect your phone to your TV with a cable.

It's not as convenient as casting or mirroring, but a wired connection can be useful if you want a direct connection between your phone and TV, particularly if low latency is important – for example, when playing games.

Most modern phones use USB-C, so you'll generally need a USB-C-to-HDMI adaptor or cable, with the HDMI end connected to an HDMI input on your TV. Older iPhones with a Lightning connector require a suitable Lightning-to-HDMI adaptor instead.

Just bear in mind that not every USB-C phone supports video output, so check your phone's specifications before buying an adaptor.

Once connected, your phone will usually mirror its display on the TV, although the exact behaviour depends on the phone and adaptor.

And while a cable removes some of the potential complications of a wireless connection, it doesn't necessarily get around content restrictions: some streaming services can still block video output, or require the adaptor and TV to support the appropriate copy-protection standards (which they often don’t).

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Watch The Hundred 2026 Final live streams

After nearly four weeks of action in what was a new-look The Hundred, with new team owners, names, jerseys, and the tournament's first-ever player auction, we're down to the final two games of this year's edition: one in the men's competition and one in the women's.

With Trent Rockets featuring in both finals, it'll be interesting to see whether they can become the first team to win both the men's and women's competitions in the same year. That has never happened before! Oh, and remember there's also a combined men's and women's trophy to be awarded.

The final day's action starts with the women's final, as Trent Rockets take on Sunrisers Leeds at 2:15pm BST at Lord's in London. Later, at 6pm BST, Sam Billings' Trent Rockets face Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.

Follow our guide below for where to watch The Hundred 2026 Finals Day live streams online and on TV wherever you are.

Can I watch The Hundred 2026 Finals Day for free?

Cricket fans in the UK are in luck!

The Hundred 2026 final (both men and women), will be shown completely FREE on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

You'll need a VPN to prevent you from getting geoblocked if you're abroad right now. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch any The Hundred Finals Day 2026 live streams using a VPN

You won't be able to watch your regular The Hundred 2026 live streams while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch any The Hundred 2026 Final live stream from anywhere in the world.

We rate NordVPN as one of the best VPN for streaming sport. It offers a generous 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.

How to watch The Hundred Finals Day live streams in the US

In the US, dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch The Hundred 2026 Finals Day.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow's coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

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How to watch The Hundred Finals Day 2026 live streams in the UK

The two final matches are free-to-air on BBC Two for cable TV loyalists and on BBC iPlayer for cord-cutters.

BBC iPlayer is FREE, but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

Alternatively, you can watch on Sky Sports, which holds the rights to The Hundred 2026 in the UK, with live coverage of every single game available on Sky Sports Cricket.

Prices start at £24 per month at present for existing subscribers. However, fans can also tune in using a NOW Sports 24-hour pass, which costs £14.99.

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How to watch The Hundred Finals Day 2026 live streams in India

In India, The Hundred Finals Day is available to watch on the Star Sports Network on TV and online on JioHotstar.

Subscriptions to JioHotstar start from just Rs. 79/month (around $0.85 USD). You can just get an annual package for just Rs. 499 ($5.40 USD).

If you're currently out of India but want to watch a The Hundred 2026 live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch The Hundred Finals Day 2026 live streams in Australia

In Australia, The Hundred finals are available to watch on Fox Cricket via Foxtel, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.

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The Hundred 2026 Finals Day: FAQs

Preview

In the men’s game, Trent Rockets will take on Manchester Super Giants at Lord’s in London. The story of the night could be Sam Billings, who’s won the last three The Hundred editions as captain of the Oval Invincibles (now MI London).

Well, he’s back in another final, this time as captain of Trent Rockets, who won the title once, in 2022, and finished second-best last year. MSG, on the other hand, will be looking for their maiden title after losing the finals twice, in 2022 and 2023.

The Rockets have been prolific this year, winning six out of eight matches and topping the table to qualify directly for the final. MSG, meanwhile, lost their way midway through the tournament, losing three matches in a row, but ultimately finished second.

They then crushed Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator to make it to the final. A lot of credit for this comeback goes to “Tall” Paul Walter’s initiation as an opener, who also scored a blistering 80 in the Eliminator.

Before the men take the field, though, we’ll have crowned the women’s champions. There, Trent Rockets take on defending champions Sunrisers Leeds (earlier Northern Superchargers). Much like the men, the Rockets women also topped the table and will now hope to get their first women’s trophy.

The Rockets women have been even more impressive, losing just one match and currently sitting on a six-match winning streak. But their opponents, Sunrisers Leeds, are also on a five-match winning run after losing three on the bounce early in the tournament. Their stars have been Phoebe Litchfield, the top run-getter, and Deepti Sharma, the top wicket-taker of the tournament so far.

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Watch Community Shield 2026 live streams

English football's top two teams resume their rivalry as Arsenal face Man City in the Community Shield 2026, the traditional curtain-raiser to the domestic season.

The annual fixture, which this year takes place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, features the previous season's Premier League champions face the reigning FA Cup holders. For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal are on the left side of that equation after ending their long wait for a top-flight title, while City had to settle for two domestic trophies, having also beaten the Gunners in the Carabao Cup final.

Arguably the most intriguing storyline comes in midfield, where both teams have made expensive summer additions. Last weekend, Arsenal announced the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75m, although that price seems like a bargain compared to the £116m City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. Both players could make their competitive debuts here.

Otherwise, the most notable new face is in the dugout, where Enzo Maresca has the unenviable task of following Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. The Italian knows City well, having coached at the club before departing for successful spells at Leicester and Chelsea, but this is a very different test.

In some ways, the pressure is off Gunners boss Mikel Arteta after he finally lifted the title following three successive second-place finishes, but the Spaniard will be keen to keep the hammer down this season, starting with this clash against City.

Follow our guide below for where to watch Community Shield 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.

How can I watch Community Shield 2026 for free?

Fans of English football in Italy and Poland are in luck as the Community Shield is being shown for FREE in those countries, on Nove TV and TVP Sport, respectively.

The situation is a little trickier if you want English-language commentary, however, there is a way viewers in the US can watch Arsenal vs Man City at no cost.

ESPN Select is showing the game in the States and this is carried by YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu+Live TV and Fubo, which all offer free trials.

If you're not in your home country, you can simply use a VPN to access your regular stream. More details below...

Watch Community Shield 2026 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular Community Shield 2026 live streams while travelling abroad. The platform will detect that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to stream Arsenal vs Man City from anywhere in the world.

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How to watch Community Shield 2026 in the US

ESPN is showing Community Shield 2026 in the US, with the game live on ESPN Select and Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes.

ESPN Select costs $12.99 a month or £129.99 a year, while ESPN Unlimited rises to $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year.

As mentioned above, fans in the US can access ESPN on OTT streaming platforms including YouTube TV (up to 21-day free trial), DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial), Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial) and Fubo, all of which offer free trials.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

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How to watch Community Shield 2026 in the UK

Community Shield 2026 is being shown on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with live streaming available via HBO Max.

To access Arsenal vs Man City coverage, you'll need the TNT Sports subscription, which starts at £25.99 per month. It will enable you to watch the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, plus at least 52 Premier League matches this season.

Outside the UK for the Community Shield? Use Proton VPN to tune in as if you were back at home.

How to watch Community Shield 2026 in Australia

Community Shield 2026 is available to watch on Stan Sport in Australia, which costs AU$20/month on top of a AU$9.99/month Stan base plan.

Stan Sport is the home of the Premier League Down Under, with live coverage of all 380 matches in the 2026/27 season.

If you're currently spending time in Australia, use a good VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free Arsenal vs Man City coverage.

What is the Arsenal vs Man City head-to-head?

Arsenal have historically had the edge in this rivalry, which dates back to November 1893, but Man City have beaten the Gunners twice in the past five months: 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final in March, before a 2-1 success in the Premier League four weeks later.

However, the Gunners have won all three meetings in the Community Shield, including a penalty shoot-out triumph three years ago and a 3-0 victory in 2014.

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Watch cricket live streams

Thanks to its popularity across all time zones around the planet, you can pretty much guarantee that a game of professional cricket is playing somewhere on any given day — from the Australian summer spanning November to January, through to the IPL window of March to May, and then the English season from April to September.

And there really is something for all types of cricket fan. Purists will always favor the gruelling rigor of traditional Test cricket, while the free flowing, six-hitting razzmatazz of T20 franchise cricket has helped to nurture a new generation of enthusiasts.

Looking to tune into a match right now? Follow our guide below for where to watch cricket online from anywhere with a VPN.

Cricket in August

Find your key cricket streams for the month of August, with The Hundred, Australia vs Bangladesh, Sri Lanka vs India and England vs Pakistan headlining the month

How to watch cricket online for free

While a lot of cricket is hidden behind a paywall these days, there is still much that is shown for free in certain regions.

A great example is the mega popular Indian Premier League — more commonly known as the IPL. Every daily game of the two-month tournament is streamed for free on the Cricbuzz website and app (iOS / Android) in select MENA countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.

The free-to-air ICC.tv shows every match of ICC events likes World Cups in a wide selection of countries across the planet — from Afghanistan to Vietnam. This list has the countries with free ICC.tv coverage.

In the UK, 16 games of The Hundred are shown on the free-to-air BBC and iPlayer, including the men's and women's finals. County Championship games can largely be streamed on YouTube. And, although most international action is on Sky Sports or TNT Sports, Saudi-backed sports streamer DAZN has recently entered the market with free streams.

Australia continues to put all of their home Tests, ODIs and T20Is on free-to-air TV and the 7plus streaming platform, as well as away Ashes series on 9Now. And if you do end up bumping into a match that's being shown on Foxtel, Kayo Sports offers a 7-day free trial to watch all the action there.

Outside these countries when the cricket's on? Use NordVPN to unlock your free stream from anywhere in the world.

Watch cricket live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your cricket live stream while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch your chosen cricket live streams from anywhere in the world.

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Watch cricket live streams in the US

Willow TV / Sling TV: The overwhelming amount of cricket action shown in the US — including ICC World Cup tournaments, the IPL and Ashes Test matches — goes out on the dedicated Willow TV. It's available from a number of cable providers (e.g. Dish, Spectrum, Xfinity, Verizon Fios) or as a standalone service costing $10 per month or $80 for a whole year.

Don't have cable? OTT provider Sling TV includes Willow as part of several plans such as Desi Binge Plus and Dakshin Flex, costing from $10 a month. You don't even need a full Sling plan and you cancel at any time. You can check out your options and sign up on its website.

ESPN app: US sports giant ESPN occasionally has the rights to show cricket, but the matches it shows are few and far between with Willow getting the majority. Recent action has included internationals hosted in the West Indies and New Zealand. To watch online, you'll need a subscription to the ESPN app, starting from $13 a month.

To access your usual streaming services from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

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Watch cricket live streams in the UK

Sky Sports: Sky Sports subscribers get the majority of cricket in the UK. As well as carrying all of England's men's and women's internationals, it also has the rights to all ICC tournaments until 2031, domestic cricket from the T20 Blast, The Hundred and One Day Cup, and global franchise competitions such as the IPL, CPL, PSL and Lanka Premier League. Not got Sky? Plans with the Sports channels start from £35 a month, or choose a Now Sports Membership for more flexible plans.

TNT Sports: Sky's main pay-for rival, TNT Sports has recently specialized in showing England men's overseas tours — the 2025-26 Ashes in Australia, for example. It has also picked up the rights to show the home games of the India national team. TNT can be added to plans from TV providers like Sky, Virgin Media or EE, or get it online through HBO Max.

BBC & iPlayer (free): Long gone are the days where free-to-air broadcasters have had the rights to show a full summer of cricket. Instead, the BBC is now limited to just 16 games of The Hundred.

DAZN (free for selected events): As it continues to extend its global reach, sports streaming specialist DAZN has now begun to show cricket in the UK — beginning with the Australia vs Bangladesh Test series in 2026, which it streamed absolutely free!

YouTube (free): All cricket counties (with the exception of, at the time of writing, Lancashire) provide a live stream of their County Championship games for free on YouTube.

Outside the UK during the match you want to watch? Use NordVPN to watch the cricket as if you were back at home.

Watch cricket live streams in Australia

Channel 7 & 7Plus (free): Due to Australia's so-called "Anti-siphoning laws", there's a lengthy list of cricket matches that have to be shown on free-to-air TV Down Under. Channel 7 and its 7plus streaming platform have the rights to show most of them, including home Tests, ODIs and T20Is, and World Cup matches featuring the Aussies played in either Australia or New Zealand. Selected Big Bash League (BBL) coverage also goes out on 7.

Nine Network & 9Now (free): Nine pipped 7 to the post to bag the coverage of the next two away Ashes series in 2027 and 2031.

Foxtel / Kayo Sports (free trial): Virtually all cricket that doesn't end up on the above free-to-air avenues ends up on Foxtel channels. If you want to watch online then the alternative is Kayo Sports, which starts at $30 a month and allows new customers to try their first month for just $1 or seven days for free. Tournaments include the IPL, comprehensive BBL coverage, Sheffield Shield, and a host of international matches.

Prime Video (free trial): Amazon entered the cricket market with a splash by landing the rights to show ICC tournaments like the various men's and women's World Cups and biennial World Test Championship final. Anybody new or returning after a while to Prime can get 30 days for free.

Again, you'll need to use a safe, reliable VPN to access these streaming services when traveling outside Australia.

Watch cricket live streams in India

Star Sports / JioHotstar: Star Sports has become the dominant player in the cricket broadcast market in India, and now has the rights to virtually all the major series and tournaments played over the course of each year. IPL is the big daddy in its native India, of course, with JioStar paying a massive amount to secure the rights. It also shows India's home internationals, ICC events, and internationals played by Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.

Subscriptions to JioHotstar start from just Rs. 79 a month (around $0.85 USD). You can just get an annual package for just Rs. 499 ($5.25 USD).

Sony Sports Network: Sony used to be a much bigger player on the cricket broadcast landscape in India, but now has relatively few events to show. India's recent tour to England was an example of one tour it showed, but they are few and far between now.

FanCode: Occasionally the online FanCode manages to acquire rights. It's the place to go, for example, for franchise competitions like the CPL and regional Indian T20 leagues. It gets the odd international Test series, too, like Afghanistan's 2026 tour of India. A monthly pass costs Rs. 199 ($2.10 USD).

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home cricket coverage can just pick up a good VPN.

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Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams

The 16th editions of the men's and women's FIH Hockey World Cups get underway on August 15, with Belgium and the Netherlands jointly hosting the 2026 tournaments in Wavre and Amstelveen respectively.

Belgium's men's team and the Netherlands' women's team enter as the favourites, with both ranked No.1 in the world and coming off FIH Pro League triumphs. The tournament promises plenty of exciting stick-on-stick action, and we've found the best ways to watch all the matches online, including free streaming options.

Follow our guide below for where to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams.

How to watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 for free

Hockey fans in Belgium and the Netherlands are in luck! Every game of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is free-to-air in these countries.

RTL Play and Sporza will be showing all the games for free in Belgium, whereas NOS will do so in the Netherlands.

Viewers in the UK will also be able to watch every England, Scotland and Wales game completely free thanks to the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.

Moreover, Wales games are also free-to-air on Welsh-language station S4C, whereas Scotland matches are available without cost on Gaelic-language channel BBC Alba Live streaming for both is available via BBC iPlayer.

If you're from one of these countries but are currently abroad and want to watch a FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live stream, you can simply use a VPN. More details below...

Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams while traveling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch any Hockey World Cup 2026 live stream from anywhere in the world.

We rate NordVPN as one of the best VPN for streaming sport. It offers a generous 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.

Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams in the US

The best option for watching th FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is Watch.Hockey. It's carrying all 100 games as part of its World Cup pass, priced at US$44.99.

Additionally, the CBS Sports Network will show all the US women's team matches. If you've cut the cord, you can get this TV channel through a Live TV streaming option, such as YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Fubo, or DirecTV.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

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Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams in the UK

Like in the US, every single FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match is available on Watch.Hockey in the UK.

But all the matches involving England, Scotland and Wales are free-to-air, on the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel.

Moreover, Welsh-language channel S4C and Gaelic-language station BBC Alba will also show Wales and Scotland games for free, respectively, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer.

Outside the UK during the World Cup? Use NordVPN to watch the tournament as if you were back at home.

Watch FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 live streams in India

In India, the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is available to watch on the Star Sports Network on TV and online on JioHotstar.

Subscriptions to JioHotstar start from just Rs. 79/month (around $0.85 USD) for mobile. You can just get an annual package for just Rs. 499 ($5.40 USD).

If you're currently out of India but want to watch a Hockey World Cup 2026 live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Preview

The men's tournament's most successful team, Pakistan, is making a comeback after failing to qualify in 2023. They’ve won the title a record four times, but not since 1994. Hosts the Netherlands are just behind Pakistan with three championships, but are yet to take gold since 1998 – something they'd like to change.

Co-hosts Belgium ended up as runners-up in 2023, losing 5-4 in the penalty shootout, but the 2018 winners will be confident of going one step further this time, thanks to their current world No.1 ranking and their recent FIH Pro League triumph. But watch out for the Dutch, who are the reigning Olympic gold medallists, and Germany, the defending world champions.

The women's tournament, on the other hand, has been dominated by co-hosts the Netherlands, winning four of the past five editions in a total of nine titles. The Dutch are the reigning Olympic champions here as well and enter the tournament as significant favourites. But with Argentina, Belgium and China all in the mix, the competition should be fierce.

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 introduces a new tournament format that does away with the traditional quarter-finals. In the first round, 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four (Pool A, B, C and D), playing three matches each.

The two best teams from each group will be divided into two further groups in the second round, where they'll play two more matches.

The top two teams from each of these second-round groups will progress to the semi-finals, followed by the bronze medal match and the final. The teams eliminated during the first and second rounds will play several matches to decide different 'place' winners.

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 fixtures and dates

MEN'S POOL STAGE

Saturday, August 15
India vs Wales: 7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. BST
Germany vs Malaysia: 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. BST
England vs Pakistan: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST
Belgium vs France: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST

Sunday, August 16
Australia vs Ireland: 5:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. BST
Spain vs South Africa: 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. BST
Netherlands vs New Zealand: 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST
Argentina vs Japan: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. BST

Monday, August 17
Pakistan vs Wales: 6:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. BST
France vs Malaysia: 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. BST
India vs England: 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. BST
Germany vs Belgium: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. BST

Tuesday, August 18
New Zealand vs Japan: 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. BST
Spain vs Australia: 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. BST
Ireland vs South Africa: 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT / 4 p.m. BST
Argentina vs Netherlands: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. BST

Wednesday, August 19
England vs Wales: 6:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. BST
Pakistan vs India: 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. BST
France vs Germany: 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT / 4 p.m. BST
Belgium vs Malaysia: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. BST

Thursday, August 20
Australia vs South Africa: 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. BST
New Zealand vs Argentina: 6:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. BST
Ireland vs Spain: 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT / 4 p.m. BST
Netherlands vs Japan: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. BST

WOMEN'S POOL STAGE

Saturday, August 15
Australia vs Japan: 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. BST
Germany vs Scotland: 5:30 a.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. BST
Netherlands vs Chile: 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST
Argentina vs USA: 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. BST

Sunday, August 16
England vs South Africa: 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. BST
China vs India: 7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. BST
Belgium vs New Zealand: 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. BST
Spain vs Ireland: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. BST

Monday, August 17
Chile vs Japan: 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. BST
USA vs Scotland: 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. BST
Germany vs Argentina: 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT / 4 p.m. BST
Australia vs Netherlands: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. BST

Tuesday, August 18
New Zealand vs Ireland: 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. BST
England vs China: 6:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. BST
India vs South Africa: 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. BST
Spain vs Belgium: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. BST

Wednesday, August 19
Chile vs Australia: 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. BST
Argentina vs Scotland: 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. BST
USA vs Germany: 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. BST
Netherlands vs Japan: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. BST

Thursday, August 20
China vs South Africa: 3:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. BST
New Zealand vs Spain: 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. BST
India vs England: 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. BST
Belgium vs Ireland: 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. BST

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Sony's OLED TVs have been among the best you can buy for years, and its first QD-OLED model, the stellar A95L, knocked our socks clean off when it launched in 2023. Its successor, the Bravia 8 II, won an Award last year, too, so clearly Sony still knows how to make a great OLED TV.

It has since turned its hand to RGB Mini LED tech, in the form of the Bravia 9 II. While this nascent tech, which Sony refers to as 'True RGB ', is less proven than the granddaddy that is OLED, Sony has still managed to squeeze some pretty impressive results out of it.

So which TV should you go for: the safe bet of the Bravia 8 II, or the exciting new thing that is the Bravia 9 II? Let's find out.

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: price

As the older of the two TVs, the Bravia 8 II is inevitably cheaper. But that's also partly because it comes in a 55-inch variant, whereas the Bravia 9 II starts at 65 inches.

The Bravia 9 II starts at £3499 / $3600 / AU$5999, which is £500 more than the same size Bravia 8 II at launch. Like other sizes, that price has since dropped, in this case by around £600.

The 55-inch Bravia 8 II currently costs around £2000, which is £1500 cheaper than the entry-level Bravia 9 II. A clear win for the older model.

** Winner: Sony Bravia 8 II **

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: design

Here you have a choice to make: do you want your TV to sink into its surroundings, or stand out?

The Bravia 8 II is very much the former – its chassis looks very familiar. There's nothing wrong with that – it's smart and premium in equal measures – but it's nothing we haven't seen before.

The blade-style feet can raise to accommodate a soundbar, but have to be positioned at the extremities of the TV's screen, which means you'll need a fairly wide cabinet on which to place it.

The remote is also a step backwards – it takes AAA batteries and doesn't light up. Whereas previous models had rechargeable remotes that were backlit. Disappointing.

The Bravia 9 II, however, is a real step forward in terms of TV design.

Its crowning glory is the Mirage Stand, which makes it look as if the TV is floating above the TV cabinet. It lets you see the wall behind the stand while somehow managing to conceal the cables from view, which is very clever indeed.

But it can't be adjusted. While its sole position will fit a regular-sized soundbar, there's no option to lower the TV if you're using the built-in sound system.

The look is a lot more striking than the Bravia 8 II's and won't appeal to everyone. But we're big fans.

The Bravia 9 II also features a more advanced anti-reflective coating. While effective at minimising distractions, it does make the screen look a little greyer in a well-lit room than the Bravia 8 II, which features a less intense coating.

The remote control that comes with the Bravia 9 II is backlit, too, making it easier to operate in the optimum movie viewing conditions of a dark room.

** Winner: Sony Bravia 9 II **

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: features

The main difference between these two TVs is the screen panel technology: the Bravia 8 II uses a QD-OLED panel, while the Bravia 9 II has an RGB Mini LED display.

OLED has been around for years, and Sony certainly knows its way around it. Because it's not backlit, the tech has previously struggled with peak brightness, but great strides have been made in recent years – the Bravia 8 II goes 25 per cent brighter than its predecessor, helped in no small part by its custom heatsink.

OLEDs also have perfect blacks, which help the contrast ratio and add depth and perceived detail.

RGB Mini LED is backlit. But unlike your standard Mini LED TV, which uses a white backlight beamed through a colour filter, Sony's tech uses independently controlled red, green and blue Mini LEDs to generate colour directly. These are controlled by Sony's Backlight Master Drive system.

Sony makes some bold claims for RGB Mini LED, among them that it's akin to watching on one of its own mastering monitors used in professional studios. In other words, your viewing experience should be as the director intended. We'll see if these claims stack up in the next section.

Both TVs are powered by Sony's XR processor, complete with AI modes and Studio Calibrated Modes for the likes of Netflix, Prime Video and, of course, Sony Pictures Core. The Bravia 9 II adds a new My Cinema interface to the mix, but this has also now been added to the Bravia 8 II via a software update.

My Cinema aims to simplify the settings for picture and sound without depriving enthusiasts of control. You get three viewing profiles – Director's Cut, Daytime and Dialogue – each of which limit the available picture adjustments in order to deliver what it thinks is the best quality image.

Dolby Vision and Atmos are supported, and both sets are certified IMAX Enhanced. The HDR10 and HLG formats of HDR are also supported, but not HDR10+ (which is no surprise).

For gamers too, these TVs are tied, with 4K/120Hz, VRR and ALLM, Dolby Vision Game mode and ‘Perfect for PlayStation 5’ functionality.

But both have just two HDMI 2.1 ports, one of which serves as the eARC port and so will be taken up by a soundbar or surround sound system, should you add one. That will leave you with just one port to get the full experience from your games machine.

Both TVs run Google TV, which is slowly but surely gaining on LG's webOS, and runs all the usual apps (including UK terrestrial catch-up apps, which can be missing from the platform).

** Winner: draw **

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: picture quality

And now what we really came here for. Which TV has the better picture quality?

As an Award winner, the Bravia 8 II is the TV to beat in this regard. And it's a doddle to set up to look its best thanks to its excellent presets.

Peak highlights are, well, a highlight, but overall colours have plenty of vibrancy which they maintain even in low light. Shadow detail is excellent, and the image looks convincingly solid and three-dimensional.

In our Sony Bravia 8 II review, we concluded: "The key to the Bravia 8 II’s success is balance. The colours are so vibrant, highlights so bright and edges so sharp, but nothing feels exaggerated or incorrect, which means you never feel as though you’re getting anything other than the very best versions of your movies and TV shows."

As Sony's first foray into RGB Mini LED tech, the Bravia 9 II was very eagerly awaited. And largely, it's a success: for most of our time viewing, we stopped noticing how it was doing what it was doing, and just enjoyed the picture. Speaking as reviewers, that's a very good sign indeed.

A large part of this is down to the colours, which we described in our Sony Bravia 9 II review as "the finest colours we've ever seen from any TV."

We went on: "Richly saturated scenes burst with vibrancy, but never at the expense of authenticity. Sony has combined extraordinary colour volume with its traditional restraint, so even the boldest hues remain beautifully balanced and believable. It's a wonderfully cinematic presentation that constantly impresses without ever shouting for attention."

High praise. Brightness too is exceptional, with the Bravia 9 II proving to be one of the brightest TVs ever to grace our testing rooms. Thanks to its backlight system, whole-screen brightness is possible, whereas an OLED will have to drop it down to focus on highlights.

A perfect example of this comes during the white room scenes in The Matrix. As the bright white light fills the screen, the Bravia 8 II reduces its luminance, whereas the Bravia 9 II maintains its dazzling brightness. It makes it a very versatile TV, that's ideal for viewing in brighter conditions (like daytime viewing).

The local dimming is also excellent, with virtually no blooming around highlights, while skin tones remain natural throughout. It's the best picture we've ever seen from a backlit TV.

There's a 'but' coming.

And that 'but' is the Bravia 8 II's OLED screen, which remains better than RGB Mini LED in certain key areas, such as its pixel-level precision. The Bravia 9 II's picture looks a touch flat by comparison, and it can't reproduce small highlights against very dark backgrounds with the same brightness as the OLED, for fear of creating blooming.

And the Bravia 8 II has practically perfect viewing angles, too – another strength of OLED – whereas the Bravia 9 II, while good in this regard for a backlit TV, loses contrast and vibrancy, and reveals some blooming, when viewed off-axis.

There's also some slight smearing to fast-moving action on the Bravia 9 II – though this is only a significant issue when playing 60Hz games.

The result? A four-star picture to the Bravia 8 II's five. But we can't wait to see what a second-generation Sony RGB Mini LED panel can do.

** Winner: Sony Bravia 8 II **

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: sound quality

Sony makes some of the best-sounding TVs around, and these two are no exception. But which sounds better?

The Bravia 8 II houses Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio+ set-up, while the Bravia 9 II features a so-called Acoustic Multi-Audio+ system. The former comprises two actuators that vibrate the screen to produce most of the sound, plus two subwoofers for added bass, while the latter features two full-range drivers, twin subwoofers, two tweeters and a pair of Beam Tweeters built into the rear, top and sides of the chassis.

Because the Bravia 8 II's screen literally makes most of the sound, the audio is tied to the visuals in a way that other TVs (apart from other Sony OLEDs) can't match.

The presentation is nice and direct, but spacious at the same time. Detail is excellent, with enough dynamic nuance to do a scene justice. It copes well with bigger dynamic shifts too, though bass depth is a bit lacking.

The Bravia 9 II has plenty of scale, with those Beam Tweeters really adding a sense of height (these are rare for a TV's built-in sound system). Effects are placed with precision within the soundstage, and there's plenty of subtle detail to get your teeth – and your ears – into.

Its sound has more weight than the Bravia 8 II's, but this extra bass lacks the same tautness of its older sibling.

It also doesn't sound as refined. As we wrote in our Bravia 9 II review: "Dialogue remains consistently clear, but voices aren't projected with quite the same focus or solidity as they are by Sony's flagship OLED. There's also a slight hardness to the presentation that occasionally makes speech sound a touch brash, softening some of the subtle emotional nuances in performances."

Higher frequencies suffer from a similar problem. Which makes it not quite as refined a listen as the Bravia 8 II.

But if you're partnering your TV with a soundbar or surround sound system – which you really should – this round is by the by.

** Winner: Sony Bravia 8 II **

Sony Bravia 9 II vs Bravia 8 II: verdict

While the Bravia 9 II excels in terms of brightness and vibrancy, and delivers the best picture of any backlit TV we've ever tested, it still can't quite match its OLED sibling in certain key areas.

The Bravia 8 II is more consistent, three-dimensional and responsive in its picture delivery, and it boasts more direct and refined sound. It's more affordable, too – that's of course partly down to it having been on sale longer, but the launch pricing suggests the Bravia 9 II may never be discounted to quite the same level.

There are circumstances in which the Bravia 9 II will make more sense, most notably if you want a TV larger than 65 inches, or one for a super-bright room, but for most people and most settings, the Bravia 8 II is the better buy.

We can't wait to see what Sony can achieve with its second-generation RGB Mini LED TVs, though...

** Overall winner: Sony Bravia 8 II **

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Watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams

The world's best golfers head to TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, as the FedExCup play-offs get under way at the FedEx St Jude Championship 2026.

This tournament marks the first of three events on successive weekends that will end with the FedExCup champion being crowned at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, August 30. Some 69 players will compete at Southwind, but the FedExCup play-offs feature a progressive cut so anyone who sits outside the top 50 won't make it to next weekend's BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St Louis, Missouri.

FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler headlines the all-star cast in Memphis, but he faces plenty of competition. Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young have enjoyed excellent seasons to sit second and third respectively in the standings, while reigning FedExCup champion Tommy Fleetwood is also involved. Meanwhile, don't count out three-time FedExCup winner Rory McIlroy or experienced Englishman Justin Rose, who won the St Jude last year.

Follow our guide below for where to watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.

• Watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026: August 13-16
• US: ESPN / CBS / Golf Channel
• UK: Sky Sports
• AU: Kayo Sports
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How can I watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 for free

The FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 isn't directly available to stream for free, but those in the US can benefit from free trials to catch the action without paying a penny.

In the US, since coverage is shared between ESPN, CBS and the Golf Channel, you can utilise the free trial periods of live TV services such as YouTube TV (up to 21-day free trial), DirecTV Stream (5-day free trial) and Hulu+Live TV (3-day free trial).

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Watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams while travelling abroad. The streaming service will spot that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to watch any FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live stream from anywhere in the world.

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Watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, coverage of the FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 is split between ESPN, CBS and the Golf Channel.

ESPN and ESPN Select has live coverage of the first and second rounds from 9am to 11am ET, with PGA Tour Live – providing coverage of featured groups and holes – on the ESPN App showing all four days.

The Golf Channel will also show four days of the tournament – Rounds 1 and 2 from 2pm until 6pm ET; Round 3 from 1pm to 3pm ET; Round 4 from 12pm to 2pm ET.

CBS, simulcast on Paramount+, has coverage of just the penultimate and final rounds. Round 3 is from 3pm ET and Round 4 from 2pm ET.

ESPN Unlimited carries all ESPN channels, including ESPN Select. It costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year, and you also have the option to bundle it with Disney+ and Hulu for $35.99/month.

You will need to get a Paramount+ Premium ($13.99/month) subscription to access all the simulcast coverage of CBS. Remember, you can get Paramount+ for FREE with a Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1.

But if you'd like everything in one place, we recommend a live TV service that includes ESPN, the Golf Channel and CBS.

These include FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, or the DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack. All these offer handy free trials, allowing you to potentially watch the four-day FedEx St Jude Championship for free.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

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Watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams in the UK

The FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK.

Coverage of day one begins at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf, with the final three rounds solely on Sky Sports Golf. Friday's coverage begins at 5pm BST, while it starts at 4pm BST on Saturday and Sunday.

Sky Sports packages start at £22 per month for existing Sky subscribers and rise to £35 per month for those without a Sky subscription. Now is the perfect time to purchase, with England's Test series against Pakistan and the Premier League season on the horizon. You could also watch via a NOW Sports membership which carries all of Sky Sports' channels.

Looking to invest in Sky Sports? Check out our dedicated guide to all things Sky.

Outside the UK during the tournament? Use NordVPN to watch the FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 as if you were back at home.

Watch FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 live streams in Australia

In Australia, Fox Sports has live and exclusive coverage of the FedEx St Jude Championship 2026.

If you want to watch online then the best option is Kayo Sports, which starts at AU$29.99 per month. New customers, however, can try the first month of Kayo for just AU$1.

Again, you'll need to use a safe, reliable VPN to access Kayo Sports when traveling abroad.

FedEx St Jude Championship 2026 TV Schedule (US only)

Thursday, August 13

ESPN: From 9 a.m. ET

Golf Channel: From 2 p.m. ET

Friday, August 14

ESPN: From 9:00 a.m. ET

Golf Channel: From 2 p.m. ET

Saturday, August 15

Golf Channel: From 1 p.m. ET

CBS: From 3 p.m. ET

Sunday, August 16

Golf Channel: From 12 p.m. ET

CBS: From 2 p.m. ET

What is the field for the FedEx St Jude Championship 2026?

• Ludvig Åberg
• Akshay Bhatia
• Jacob Bridgeman
• Michael Brennan
• Sam Burns
• Bud Cauley
• Patrick Cantlay
• Ricky Castillo
• Wyndham Clark
• Eric Cole
• Corey Conners
• Pierceson Coody
• Nico Echavarria
• Harris English
• Matt Fitzpatrick
• Alex Fitzpatrick
• Tommy Fleetwood
• Rickie Fowler
• Ryan Fox
• Ryan Gerard
• Chris Gotterup
• Ben Griffin
• Harry Hall
• Brian Harman
• Russell Henley
• Nicolai Højgaard
• Max Homa
• Viktor Hovland
• Ryo Hisatsune
• Sungjae Im
• Michael Kim
• Si Woo Kim
• Tom Kim
• Kurt Kitayama
• Jackson Koivun
• Jake Knapp
• Min Woo Lee
• Shane Lowry
• Robert MacIntyre
• Hideki Matsuyama
• Matt McCarty
• Maverick McNealy
• Rory McIlroy
• Keith Mitchell
• Collin Morikawa
• Alex Noren
• Aldrich Potgieter
• J.T. Poston
• Aaron Rai
• Kristoffer Reitan
• Patrick Rodgers
• Justin Rose
• Matti Schmid
• Xander Schauffele
• Scottie Scheffler
• Adam Scott
• Alex Smalley
• J.J. Spaun
• Jordan Spieth
• Sepp Straka
• Sam Stevens
• Jordan Smith
• Sahith Theegala
• Justin Thomas
• Michael Thorbjornsen
• Sudarshan Yellamaraju
• Cameron Young
• Nick Taylor

Who are the recent FedEx St Jude Championship winners?

2025: Justin Rose
2024: Hideki Matsuyama
2023: Lucas Glover
2022: Will Zalatoris
2021: Tony Finau
2020: Dustin Johnson
2019: Patrick Reed
2018: Bryson DeChambeau
2017: Dustin Johnson
2016: Patrick Reed

What are the FedExCup play-offs events?

• FedEx St Jude Championship (TPC Southwind, Memphis, August 13-16)
• BMW Championship (Bellerive Country Club, St Louis, August 20-23)
• Tour Championship (East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, August 27-30)

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Watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 live streams

If today's UEFA Super Cup 2026 is even a shred as entertaining as PSG's nine-goal double-header with Aston Villa in April 2025's Champions League quarter-final, we're in for a treat.

European football's traditional curtain-raiser may ultimately be a symbolic prize – even if Aston Villa surprise PSG this evening there's no comparison between the Champions League winners and Europa League champions – it's too precious an opportunity to let slip. Continental silverware in a one-off game is not to be sniffed at.

It's also a chance to build momentum for the campaign ahead, something Villa in particular could do with, having parted ways with star players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans in recent weeks.

They have, however, splashed the cash on playmaker Johan Manzambi, who misses out with a knee injury, and sitting midfielder Joao Gomes. PSG, meanwhile, have brought in attacker Maghnes Akliouche and a certain Lucas Digne, formerly of Aston Villa.

Coaches Luis Enrique and Unai Emery have got to know each other well over 12 previous meetings, most famously La Remontada of 2017, in which Enrique's Barcelona scored three goals from the 88th minute onwards to overhaul Emery's PSG in the Champions League last 16.

Follow our guide below for where to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.

UEFA Super Cup 2026 teams

Aston Villa team: Bizot, Cash, Lindelof,Torres, Maatsen, Joao Gomes, Kamara, McGinn, Buendia, Hemmings, Madjo

Subs: Wright, Asemota, Mings, Barkley, Abraham, Nedelkovic, Bogarde, Rowe, Alysson, Cisse, Burrows

PSG team: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Akliouche, Doue, Kvaratskhelia

Subs: Chevalier, Beraldo, Zabarnyi, Fabian Ruiz, Dembele, Digne, L.Hernandez, Mayulu, Barcola, Ndjantou, Fernandez, Mbaye

How can I watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 for free?

Lucky viewers in Ireland can watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 for free, courtesy of RTÉ Player.

Residents of Belgium (RTL Play) and Turkey (TRT1) will also have access to free services for PSG vs Aston Villa.

If you're you're currently abroad from the Republic of Ireland, Belgium or Turkey, you can simply use a VPN to tap into that free PSG vs Aston Villa coverage. More details below...

Watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 live streams from anywhere

You won't be able to watch your regular UEFA Super Cup 2026 live streams while traveling abroad. The platform will detect that you're in a foreign country and block you.

You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to stream PSG vs Aston Villa from anywhere in the world.

We rate NordVPN as one of the best VPN for streaming sports. It offers a generous 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.

How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 in the US

Paramount+ ($8.99/month) is showing UEFA Super Cup 2026 in the US. However, you can get the plan with a Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1.

The PSG vs Aston Villa game is also available to watch on CBS Sports Network, which you can get through a live TV streaming platform, such as YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, Fubo, or DirecTV, each of which offers a free trial to new customers.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the US, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

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How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 in the UK

UEFA Super Cup 2026 is being shown on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with live streaming available via HBO Max.

To access PSG vs Aston Villa coverage, you'll need the TNT Sports subscription, which starts at £30.99 per month.

Outside the UK for the Super Cup? Use NordVPN to tune in as if you were back at home.

How to watch UEFA Super Cup 2026 in Australia

UEFA Super Cup 2026 is available to watch on Stan Sport in Australia, which costs AU$20/month on top of a AU$9.99/month Stan base plan.

If you're currently spending time in Australia from Ireland, use a good VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free PSG vs Aston Villa coverage.

What is the PSG vs Aston Villa head-to-head?

PSG and Aston Villa have only met twice before, in a two-legged Champions League quarter-final in April 2025. Each side won one game apiece, but PSG took the tie 5-4 on aggregate.

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As much as we love a good soundbar, sometimes they won’t always cut it, especially for all-encompassing, cinema-style surround sound.

That’s where a 5.1 speaker system comes in. And we’ve got two premium speaker systems going up against each other – the Award-winning KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System, and the Fyne Audio F500e AV Pack 2.

The names may both be a mouthful, but that’s not all they have in common – both offer cinematic sound at similar price levels, and both are fronted by five-star stereo speakers that made waves in our hi-fi testing room: namely, the KEF Q Concerto Meta standmounts and the Award-winning Fyne Audio 501E floorstanding speakers.

But which speaker system comes out on top? There’s only one way to find out…

Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: price

At the time of our review, KEF did not offer the Q Concerto Meta 5.1 as an all-in-one package, meaning you had to buy all the components separately at a total cost of £3146 / $4050 / AU$5650. This has since changed in the UK, and at the time of writing, the complete speaker system can be purchased for £2549 / $3,428.72 / AU$4,873.28.

However, as the KEF package uses standmount speakers for the front and rear, you’ll have to factor in the cost of speaker stands. KEF does offer the SQ1 stands at £275 / $400 / AU$450 per pair if you want a perfect match, which does drive up the cost substantially.

The Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 comes in at £2500 when bought separately, but is also available as a package at Peter Tyson for £2249 (though somewhat confusingly, it’s listed as ‘Fyne Audio F501E 5.1 Speaker Package’). Note that there are only UK prices here, as certain components – namely the centre channel and subwoofer – don’t seem to be available in the US and Australia.

That puts the Fyne Audio AV Pack 2 as £300 (13 per cent) cheaper, and that’s before factoring in stand prices. We’ll have to see if the KEF’s performance justifies the higher cost, but it’s the Fyne Audio package that takes this round.

**Winner: Fyne Audio AV Pack 2**

Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: build

We start with the KEF system, which is made up of the Q Concerto Meta standmounts, a pair of Q1 Meta bookshelf speakers, the Q6 centre channel and the Kube 12 MIE subwoofer. Looks can be subjective, but we found this to be a swooningly handsome system with a cohesive design language that matches nicely.

We reviewed the satin black finish, but the system is also available in satin white or walnut (the subwoofer is only available in black, however).

A slightly glossy surround to the Uni-Q driver array adds a nice sense of contrast, while the KEF tab at the top of each standmount speaker is a classy touch. A beautiful system all round.

The Fyne Audio system is made up of the F501E floorstanders, the F5E surround speakers, the F502E LCR centre speaker and the F3.10 subwoofer, and is what we’d describe as far more “functional”. The floorstanding speakers in particular look neat, and the black ash vinyl finish feels high-quality to the touch, but they don’t have the same allure as the trendy KEF speakers.

There’s only one finish, black ash vinyl, which looks smart enough, but doesn’t exude a luxurious feel like the KEF package.

You’ll also need to ensure you have ample space if you go for the Fyne set. The floorstanders measure in at a substantial 98 x 25 x 29cm (hwd). The Q Concerto Metas are 56cm shorter at 42 x 21 x 32cm, though once on a stand the two will likely be of a comparable height. The bookshelf speakers are a more similar size - the Fyne Audio F5E come in at 27 x 17 x 23cm, comparable to the KEF Q1 Meta speakers at 30 x 18 x 28cm.

Both have rather bulky centre channels – the Fyne F502E LCR centre speaker measures in at 25 x 68 x 25cm, while the KEF Q6 Meta comes in at a similar 21 x 63 x 30cm. The Fyne F502E is designed to be wall-mounted with screw hooks in the back and no attachable rubber feet, but this may lead to your TV or projector having to be placed quite high up to accommodate the speaker size.

When it comes to subwoofers, it’s the KEF model that starts to look a bit unwieldy – the Kube 12 MIE subwoofer measures in at 41 x 39 x 41cm, a tad larger than the F3.10 subwoofer at 34 x 41 x 39cm.

Overall, the exposed screws, basic styling and mismatch of speaker sizes can make the Fyne system look somewhat slapdash, unlike the sleeker and more uniform KEF speakers.

**Winner: KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System**

Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: features

We’ll get into the details below, but the long and short of it is that these are two 5.1 systems, both with unique, impressive driver technology.

Fyne Audio’s IsoFlare point source driver array is front and centre in their F500 AV Pack 2 system, literally, but is also found in the surround speakers too. This proprietary driver, in which the tweeter sits in the throat of the mid/bass unit, has trickled down from Fyne’s higher-end models to this more affordable speaker range.

The F501E floorstanders sport a 2.5-way design, with a downward-firing port that utilises the company’s BassTrax Tractrix diffuser technology to deliver more uniform bass dispersion around your listening space. Each sports a 15cm multi-fibre mid/bass driver with a 25mm titanium dome compression tweeter, paired with a 15cm multi-fibre bass driver.

The Q Concerto Meta standmount speakers, on the other hand, are packed with KEF’s proprietary driver technology to maximise sound quality and minimise unwanted distortion.

They feature a three-way bass reflex design, and each unit features KEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array, which combines a 10cm aluminium midrange driver, a 19mm vented aluminium dome tweeter and the company’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT).

The Uni-Q arrangement is backed up by a 16.5cm hybrid cone bass driver, and a rear-firing port is used to tune the lower frequencies. The bass driver cones are constructed with an aluminium skin layered over paper and feature a shallow concave design, which enhances rigidity and dampening, resulting in “improved punch and definition” as we found in our KEF Q Concerto Meta review.

The Fyne Audio F5E surround speakers feature a two-way design, with a 125mm IsoFlare, multi-fibre mid/bass driver and a 19mm titanium dome compression tweeter. Like their floorstanding counterparts, these bookshelf speakers also have a downward-firing port with Fyne Audio’s BassTrax Tractix diffuser.

To compare, KEF’s surround speakers, the Q1 Meta, could be considered the baby brothers of the Q Concertos. They drop the bass driver and feature a two-way bass reflex design, but also feature a slightly larger 12th Generation Uni-Q array comprising a 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter with MAT, and a 130mm aluminium cone for mid/bass purposes.

The F502E LCR, the centre channel of the Fyne Audio package, sports a 2.5-way design with a 200mm IsoFlare multi-fibre mid/bass driver with a 25mm titanium dome compression tweeter, flanked by electromagnetically damped 20cm bass and 20cm ABR drivers.

KEF’s centre channel, the Q6 Meta, features the same Uni-Q array as the Q Concerto speakers, though it’s sandwiched between two of the same bass drivers from the front speakers.

Rounding things out with the subwoofers, the Fyne Audio F3.10 subwoofer pairs a 25cm woofer with 450W of amplification and a down-firing low-turbulence port. The KEF Kube 12 MIE powered subwoofer, on the other hand, is a 12-inch front-firing subwoofer powered by 300W of Class D amplification.

The Kube 12 is also housed in a sealed cabinet design for greater placement flexibility and includes a room position EQ switch on the rear to change the sound depending on whether you have the subwoofer placed in the corner, out in the room, or in a cabinet.

**Winner: Draw**

Fyne Audio F500e AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: sound

With both systems fronted by five-star hi-fi speakers – namely the Fyne Audio F501E and the KEF Q Concerto Meta – our hopes were rather high.

We tested both systems with the same scene from Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts, and both rewarded us with a serious dose of punch.

The Fyne speaker system soon proved itself to be a big proponent of immense cinematic scale, reinforcing the punch with bold and dramatic dynamic shifts. Detail isn’t sacrificed as a result, however, with the F501E floorstanders in particular offering plenty of crispness and clarity.

Not to be outdone, the KEF system also offers plenty of muscle, with an explosion at the start of the scene delivering a gut-punch of low end from the subwoofer. The system is agile, however, remaining fully in control while delivering a powerful and dynamic low-end kick.

The scene also reveals just how talented the KEF system’s centre channel is. A hushed conversation between Yelena and Bob results in a supremely natural and realistic representation of voices with excellent projection, which is aided by how forthright and crisp this centre channel sounds.

Despite this, the centre channel remains well integrated into the system as a whole. The left, right and centre speakers mesh seamlessly, and these in turn gel with the surrounds, leaving no noticeable gaps in between the channels.

Moving to the Matera chase scene in No Time To Die, and the Fyne system nails the “surround” aspect of “surround sound”. We’re immediately placed into the centre of the action as Bond evades henchmen in 4x4s and on motorcycles, with effects passing around our seating position and towards the surround speakers with solid accuracy and fluidity.

The KEF system too delivers an impressively coherent display of surround sound, again placing us in the centre of the action as bullets clatter against the bulletproof glass of the Aston Martin DB5. The metallic clinking of bullet casings hitting the ground and the sparkle of fragmenting glass are layered, dynamic and detailed in all of the ways we’d hope, which helps to raise tension and excitement within this sequence.

What’s particularly impressive about the KEF system, however, is how integrated the system is as a whole, with all the speakers meshing together seamlessly and leaving no noticeable gaps in between channels. Despite the Q1 Meta rear speakers being smaller than the Q Concerto Metas at the front of this system, there’s no noticeable tonal dissonance or any sacrifice in scale between the front section and the surrounds.

Which is more than can be said for the Fyne system. As impressive as the surround effect is, it also reveals the biggest drawback of the system: a lack of cohesion when it comes to the sonic character of each component.

This is felt most by the centre speaker – the F502E LCR can sound soft and less defined in comparison with the clean, clear and engaging sound of the F501E floorstanders. The centre speaker does sound better when placed against a wall, but even then voices lack purity and can sound somewhat recessed.

To top it all off, the cohesion problems don’t end there – there’s a slight sonic mismatch with the F5E surround speakers too.

This is more evident when we listen to the KEF and Fyne systems back-to-back, which only serves to highlight the KEF’s stellar sonic cohesion across its respective components. It also reveals how much more agile and precise the sound from the KEF speakers is too, whereas the Fyne package prioritises scale and cinematic punch at the expense of some dexterity.

The Fyne F500E package will have its fans, as it proved to be an exciting and engaging surround sound system with a sheer magnitude that we can’t help but admire. But its disappointing centre channel holds it back, and the KEF Q Concerto Meta system offers a bit more cinematic subtlety.

**Winner: KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System**

Fyne Audio F500e AV Pack 2 vs KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System: verdict

What we have here are two talented 5.1 systems, both fronted by five-star stereo speakers that went down very well in our hi-fi test room. The difference is that the other speakers drag the package down in the case of the Fyne – the F501E front speakers are detailed, crisp and revealing, but there’s a slight sonic mismatch with the F5E surrounds and even more so with the bulky, soft centre channel.

There’s still plenty to like in the Fyne package’s bold delivery, however, and anyone who favours big, punchy and broad cinematic sound will find themselves right at home – it just falls short of true greatness.

The KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1, however, has no such problems when it comes to sonic cohesion. To put it bluntly, the system reminds us why we love proper surround-sound systems so much, and it looks good while doing so.

**Overall winner: KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System**

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Bose has recently revealed the second generation of its noise-cancelling wireless headphones, the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen). The release brings the headphones up to date with Bose’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), which were released at the end of last year.

Among the improvements made to the flagship model were enhanced ANC, more spatial audio features and even the option for wired listening via USB-C. Our expert review team awarded the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) a solid four-star review, but they ultimately lost out on a fifth star due to steep competition at their premium price point.

Bose’s latest release sees many of the flagship’s features and technologies trickling down to the more affordable model, but there remains an appreciable price disparity between the two pairs.

If you’re wondering whether you’ll be losing out by opting for the cheaper pair, we've compared the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) by price, specs and features to see which might be the right headphones for you.

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): price

• Ultra 2 costs more but are frequently discounted during sales

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) launched at £300 / $359 / AU$550, which is slightly less (for UK customers) than the previous standard Bose QuietComfort Headphones, which arrived at £350 / $350 / AU$549. You can now find the original model available at a significantly reduced price, typically costing around £179 / $240 at the time of writing.

The flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), on the other hand, launched at £450 / $450 / AU$700, which was the same as their previous model in the UK, but $20 / AU$50 pricier in the US and Australia respectively.

Both models have seen discounts take up to £200 off their original price, but there has still tended to be a gap of around £100 between the flagship model and their more affordable counterparts.

At this price point, both headphones land in a seriously competitive bracket. The closest rivals to the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are the five-star Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless (£330 / $400 / AU$749), while the QC Ultra (2nd Gen) are more expensive than the five-star Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones (£400 / $450 / AU$699) but more affordable than the Apple AirPods Max 2 (£499 / $549 / AU$999).

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): design

• QuietComfort (2nd Gen) feature one more finish option
• Both pairs are foldable
• Ultra 2 feature a more premium design with polished metal materials

Both new models are foldable; a convenient design facet which isn’t always guaranteed at a premium level.

The QC Ultra (2nd Gen) are available in four finishes: Midnight Violet, Driftwood Sand, and Bose’s standard Black and White Smoke colourways. The QC (2nd Gen), on the other hand, come in the regular Black and White Smoke finishes, as well as three limited edition colourways: Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint and Rosewood Mauve.

We previously noted that the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) had more cushioning along the length of the headband compared to the standard model, as well as thicker earpads. However, according to Bose, the latest QC Headphones have been updated with a new headband, improved clamping force for a “secure fit”, and new oval-shaped earcups with plusher cushioning.

While we haven’t yet had a chance to try the QuietComfort (2nd Gen) Headphones ourselves, those changes sound like they might bring the cans almost up to speed with the QC Ultra (2nd Gen), which we described in our review as “one of the most comfortable wireless over-ear pairs for longer periods of wear that we’ve come across”.

Despite these changes, according to Bose the standard model hasn’t quite caught up with the Ultra in terms of overall design, with the Ultra featuring “a more premium elevated design featuring polished metal materials and more plush cushioning”.

A key technical difference between the two is the capacitive touch strip included on the second-gen Ultra Headphones, which can be used to control volume and customisable settings.

This feature still hasn’t been added to the second-gen QuietComfort Headphones, which have stuck to standard tactile buttons. Still, the latest generation QC Headphones do feature more customisable settings, such as EQ and ANC personalisation, available via the Bose App.

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): battery & features

• Ultra 2 has a significantly longer battery life than the new standard QuietComfort (2nd Gen)
• Both headphones support spatial audio

The new QuietComfort Headphones have had their ANC boosted, employing several features available on the more expensive Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Like the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), the second-generation QC Headphones are also compatible with the Bose companion app.

When it comes to battery life, the second-gen QC Ultra Headphones take the lead with 45 hours of charge available with ANC switched off and 30 hours while it is engaged. This figure falls significantly, to just 23 hours, when Immersive modes are enabled (more on those later).

The QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), meanwhile, have a 24-hour battery life with ANC switched on, which falls to 18 hours with immersive modes enabled.

So what are these Immersive modes?

Immersive Audio is essentially Bose’s take on spatial audio, which was first implemented with the brand’s original QC Ultra Headphones from 2023. In our review of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), we said we still “weren’t hugely convinced” by the spatial effects, finding the ‘Motion’ setting (which tracks sounds to your head movements) “a little distracting”.

‘Still’ and ‘Cinema’ modes, however, proved useful in certain situations, such as watching movies, but did limit dynamics when it came to playing music. Regardless of our opinion, all three Immersive modes are now available with both the standard and Ultra models.

In terms of wireless connectivity, the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) support Bluetooth 5.4 and standard AAC and SBC codecs, while also featuring Bluetooth Multipoint for connecting two devices simultaneously, and Google Fast Pair for Android users.

The QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) can do all of those, besides Google Fast Pair, but they also support aptX Adaptive codec, allowing hi-res wireless streaming up to 24-bit/96kHz from compatible sources.

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): noise cancelling

• Ultra Headphones (2nd gen) have excellent ANC performance
• Many of the Ultra 2’s ANC features have been handed down to the QC Headphones (2nd Gen)

Given that Bose has built much of its reputation on its class-leading active noise cancelling technology, no side-by-side comparison would be complete without taking their ANC performance into account.

In our review of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), we said that the headphones pulled ahead of class rivals for their “outright sound-blocking intensity… eliminating the deepest rumbles and the majority of mid-band hubbub we encounter on our daily travels." We were also pleased that the ‘Immersion’ mode allowed us to dial down the effect within the app, when we wanted a little less isolation.

Both of the latest models of QC Headphones feature Quiet and Aware modes in their ANC settings.

Quiet offers full-fat noise cancellation, while Aware offers a more transparent experience so that you can stay tuned into your surroundings. Both headphones also feature ActiveSense technology, which softens sudden noise spikes in the environment while using Aware mode, a feature we thought worked well when testing the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen).

Between the first and second generations of the standard QuietComfort headphones, Bose says it has made subtle ANC improvements for users with glasses and included the option for ANC to be switched off. ANC adjustments for both models can be made within the Bose App.

As things stand, we know that the Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones have a class-leading ANC performance. We haven’t yet tested the QuietComfort (2nd Gen) model, but given that their ANC features have drawn closer to those of the Ultra, we are hoping they will reach a similarly high standard.

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): sound

• Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) have an entertaining sound
• Ultra 2’s spatial audio settings can be hit and miss
• We haven’t yet tested the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) stepped into a formidable arena upon their release.

In our review, we said that, compared with their previous generation, the second-gen QC Ultra Headphones made “meaningful gains”, sounding “more solid and musically tighter and shedding a layer of excess richness”.

We also thought that the second-gen cans retained “the same pleasingly smooth, bass-rich character Bose has long favoured”, but found the headphones’ sonic signature to be “more insightful and precise than ever before.” So, undoubtedly, these headphones have plenty of charm.

However, the difficulty facing the second-generation Bose over-ears was that they were immediately pitted against Sony’s Award-winning WH-1000XM6, which we found were “categorically better sounding, and by a fair margin”. Pair these challengers with other sonically talented rivals like the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 or Sennheiser HDB 630, and we thought the Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) were a little left behind in an increasingly competitive market.

Further, the headphones' Immersive modes, while entertaining, worked better for some tracks than others – with Cinema mode working particularly well for movies – but primarily left us feeling somewhat distracted, particularly in Motion mode.

Because we haven’t put the new generation of the QuietComfort Headphones through our rigorous testing process, it is hard for us to speculate how Bose’s latest over-ears are going to sound.

According to Bose, the second generation retains the brand’s “high-quality sound and proprietary SoundDesign digital signal processing”, but the company hasn’t shared specifics about what improvements have been made between the generations.

As such, we’ll be keen to try these headphones as soon as our test pair arrives and will update this head-to-head accordingly.

Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): early verdict

We’ve tested the QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones and awarded them a solid four-star review, noting their “up there with the best” noise cancellation, smart, folding design, effective spatial audio for movies and a punchy, entertaining sound.

Without having reviewed the new standard QC Headphones, it's hard for us to give a definitive answer about which model offers the best value, but with a raft of the Ultra 2’s upgrades set to be handed down to the standard model, the signs are promising. Stay tuned for a full review comparison in due course.

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Watch European Athletics Championships 2026 live streams

A whopping 10 gold medals are being contested on Day 7, the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championships (Sunday, 16 August): the men's and women's marathons, men's pole vaulyt, women's javelin, women's long jump, mixed 4 x 100m relay, men's steeplechase, women's 1,500m, and the men's and women's 4 x 400m relay.

Mondo Duplantis, Keely Hodgkinson and Jakob Ingebrigtsen are amongst the star attractions at European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. However, all three athletes have shown signs of vulnerability of late.

Duplantis, who's set 15 men's pole vault world records over the past six years and cleaned up at the Olympics, world championships and European championships, was beaten for the first time in three years in June. He was then forced to withdraw from last month's London Diamond League with a thigh problem, finishing second.

Reigning Olympic and European 800m champion Hodgkinson has had her eyes firmly set on the 43-year-old world record throughout 2026, only for Audrey Werro to burst onto the scene. Hodgkinson set a British record in June, but it still wasn't enough to beat the 22-year-old Swiss, who clocked the third-fastest time in history. Werro then comfortably held Hodgkinson off with a dominant performance in Birmingham.

Illnesses, injuries and the legal case against his father and former coach have limited Ingebrigtsen's time in competition, but the two-time Olympic gold medalist opted to defend his European 5,000m title despite last racing a year ago. Incredibly, he won.

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European Athletics Championships Day 5 timetable

(All times BST)

🗓 Day 7 – Sunday, 16 August

🏅 Medal events:

7.30am – Marathon | Women's final

8.10am – Marathon | Men's final

7.30pm – Pole vault | Men's final

7.55pm – Javelin | Women's final

8.05pm – Long jump | Women's final

8.35pm – 4 x 100m relay | Mixed final

8.50pm – 3,000m steeplechase | Men's final

9.13pm – 1,500m | Women's final

9.33pm – 4 x 400m relay | Women's final

9.48pm – 4 x 400m relay | Men's final

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What are the European Athletics Championships 2026 events?

Track

100m

200m

400m

800m

1,500m

5,000m

10,000m

Marathon

100m hurdles

110m hurdles

400m hurdles

3,000m steeplechase

4 × 100m relay

4 × 400m relay

Mixed 4 × 100m relay

Mixed 4 × 400m relay

Half marathon race walk

Marathon race walk

Field

High jump

Pole vault

Long jump

Triple jump

Shot put

Discus

Javelin

Hammer

Combined

Heptathlon

Decathlon

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Watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 live streams

The inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry marks one the most significant events in a generation for two of the sport's most storied sides. Set aside the cheesy branding and you have New Zealand's first tour of South Africa in 30 years.

The All Blacks travel to Johannesburg next to face the Springboks at Ellis Park Stadium, having ground out a victory over the Stormers, obliterated the Sharks and cruised past the Bulls.

Having rested them for the warmup games, Dave Rennie has brought in the big guns – skipper Ardie Savea and fullback Will Jordan. Rassie Erasmus is without captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche, but the Boks squad is stacked with top-grade alternatives.

A gruelling schedule sees the All Blacks play eight games in five weeks, with their fixture list comprising a quartet of fixtures with provincial sides Stormers, Sharks, Bulls and Lions and a quartet of Test matches. Captain Ardie Savea is sitting out some of the early games.

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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026: Preview

South Africa's back-to-back world champions, led by head coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi, geared up with a bruising 17-10 victory over Argentina. They top the World Rugby rankings, with New Zealand close behind.

The Kiwis' 1996 vintage went down as "The Incomparables" for securing New Zealand's first-ever series victory on Springbok turf, the triumphant campaign having followed five previous attempts dating back to 1928. South Africa's 1937 victory in New Zealand, incidentally, remains their only series win in All Blacks' territory.

By almost every metric other than matches in New Zealand, these powerhouse rugby nations are remarkable well-matched. They've met six times at World Cups and won three games apiece; the Boks have four world crowns to the All Blacks' three; and on neutral ground – which is where the fourth and final Test of this series will be staged, in Baltimore, USA – they're on four wins each.

The third of the four Tests will also be a double-header, with New Zealand's Women – the Black Ferns – facing South Africa in a one-off match before the men take centre stage in Johannesburg.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 schedule

(All times BST)

Friday, 7 August
Stormers 21-38 New Zealand (Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)

Tuesday, 11 August
Sharks 0-54 New Zealand (Kings Park Stadium, Durban)

Saturday, 15 August
Bulls 19-50 New Zealand (Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria)

Saturday, 22 August
4.10pm – South Africa vs New Zealand (Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg)

Tuesday, 25 August
6pm – Lions vs New Zealand (Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg)

Saturday, 29 August
4.10pm – South Africa vs New Zealand (Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)

Saturday, 5 September
12.30pm – South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women (FNB Stadium)
4.10pm – South Africa vs New Zealand (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)

Saturday, 12 September
10pm – South Africa vs New Zealand (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, US)

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