Roku UK: The Ultimate Sports Fan’s Roku Guide

Whether you’re a sports fanatic or more of a casual viewer, the Roku platform has plenty to offer. From football to American football and even dual superpipe snowboarding, there’s something for you.

There are also great options when it comes to streaming major sporting events live.

Here’s our guide to scoring the best sports coverage on your Roku streaming player.

For all your sports news

The BBC Sport channel offers all the latest highlights, with hundreds of great sports videos available. Users can filter by sport to find the content they want to watch thanks to a dedicated filter option. And it’s not just on-demand videos either. Users can stream any live action being broadcast by the BBC via the channel too!

For the football fan

If your team are in action or you’re looking to stream the big match you can with the Now TV channel. With day and week Sky Sports passes available, you can gain access to some of the best footballing action out there. A perfect option if you’re looking to invite friends over for the match.

For the extreme sports fan

Red Bull TV allows you to experience the thrill of extreme sports without leaving the couch! The channel delivers live action, in addition to a host of on-demand programmes. From snowboarding and other winter sports to endurance challenges, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

For the motorsport fan

If motoring is your sport of choice, the official Driving Sports Roku channel is the thing for you. There’s a fantastic range of original automotive and driving entertainment clips on offer. And the Red Bull TV channel is an essential companion too, with action from truck, motorbike and SuperEnduro races all available.

For the golf fan

The Golf Channel offers guided tours of some of the most famous golf courses in the world, including Augusta National, Muirfield Village, Pinehurst, St. Andrews and Pebble Beach. There’s also great footage of some of the greatest players the game has ever seen, including Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. And if you play, or are thinking of taking up the sport, there’s a number of golf tutorials to help improve your game too!

For the wrestling fan

If you’re looking for wrestling entertainment, the Roku platform features the critically-acclaimed WWE Network channel. The 24/7 streaming network features all 12 WWE Network live pay-per-view events – including WrestleMania®. There’s also documentaries, classic matches and a massive video on demand library! We also have the Indie Wrestling Channel, which features the latest in independent wrestling entertainment too.

For the American sports fan

If American sports are your thing, NFL Now is a brilliant choice. It delivers a personalised video stream of your favourite NFL teams, players and coaches. There are also exclusive interviews, breaking news and great footage courtesy of the NFL Films Archives. MLB.TV is another great channel if you’re a fan of baseball, with videos featuring all the latest team news, reactions and talking points at your fingertips.

For the fishing fan

If you’re a fishing fan, then the Addictive Fishing channel will have you hooked. Boasting ‘the coolest saltwater fishing show on Roku’, viewers can follow Captain Blair Wiggins as he heads off on his latest fishing adventures. There’s also Sports Fishing With Dan, a dedicated channel which provides freshwater and saltwater fishing tips from US fishing broadcaster Dan Hernandez, as well as the Structure Fishing Show, which features helpful tips and tutorials for those looking to perfect their skills.