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4 Ways to Watch Premiership Football & Champions League Free in Thailand

For fans of the beautiful game, watching Champions League and English Premiership football in Thailand can be a nightmare.

Of course, when the games are on at a reasonable hour you can hit a sports bar, but then there are times when you'd rather chill at home in peace and quiet and watch with the kids or your partner.

And then there are those 3am games where you don't fancy staggering home in the early light after more than a few beers.

I love football. In fact, I used to enjoy playing far more than watching – watching just makes me eager to lace up the boots and bang in a few goals.

Sadly, I haven't played that much in Thailand. I did a bit in Samui during the early days, but hardly at all in Bangkok. It's a mixture of finding a team, finding the time and being 39 with a history of hamstring issues to contend with.

So these days, I'm getting my football fix following the Arsenal from the comfort of my condo. Yes, I'm North London born and bred!

The problem is, standard Thai TV doesn't show half the games, and when they do the picture quality can is terrible. Moreover, the commentary sucks.

Even my cable package doesn't show half the games, and usually only the big FA Cup matches.

The most annoying thing is when a huge game like Man United vs Arsenal is on and they show some random game like Wolves vs Brighton!

So, like you probably have, I've turned to the web for a solution on more than one occasion.

I've tried multiple sites and apps, but on the whole have been pretty disappointed with the large majority.

So to save you the hassle, here's the 4 best ways to watch English Premier League Football and Champions League from your sofa – starting with the worst and finishing on the best.

The 4 Best Ways to Watch Football Free in Thailand

#4. ATDHE.net

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ATDHE.net was my original online solution, but has gradually became my last chance option when all else fails. The site has multiple streams to choose from and you can usually find even the not so popular games.

You will need a super-fast internet connection or the games tend to freeze and buffer for ages. Sometimes you will need to spend 15 minutes or so at the beginning of games to test different streams and find one that works well too, which is a pain in the bum.

The ads on some screens are pretty annoying too. You have to zoom in to find the ‘X' and close the window all the time, and you'll regularly find yourself clicking the ad by accident and then having to close the window that opens in a new tab.

You can use an ad-blocker like uBlock Origin on Chrome, but some streams won't run if they detect an adblocker because ads is how they make their revenue to fund the screen.

It can be super annoying when a stream needs reloading, because you have to go through the process of getting rid of the ads again.

Sometimes you get lucky, but consider this your last resort option.

  • Rating: 2/5
  • Pros: 100% free. No app or install required. Accessible on PC, Mac, Tablets. Bit fiddly on a phone.
  • Cons: Constant ad pop-ups that need closing and take you off to other pages when accidentally clicked. Buffering lots on a slow connection.
  • Stress Factor: 7/10

#3. TeamViewer – For PC & Mac

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This is a bit of a hack and requires some co-operation from a friend with a service that allows him or her to watch football on their computer. In this instance, I'll use SkyGo as an example, as I've tried and tested this with a friend who is back home in the UK.

Basically, you both need TeamViewer installed. TeamViewer is computer software used for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, web conferencing and file transfer between computers. It's free for non-commercial use.

Your friend will load his SkyGo (or other) account and select the football channel on his/her computer. You both then boot up TeamViewer. Your friend will then send you an unlock code by email, Skype or SMS, that allows you to view his/her computer screen for that session.

I used to do this with my pal in the UK when I had no SkyTv. It worked well if he wasn't using his computer or we both wanted to watch the same game.

It's a little hit and miss because it relies on you both having a solid web connection. Depending on the match, the quality sometimes gets a bit blurry.

That said, I prefer this option to ATDHE.eu because there's no pop-up ads, you get a bigger screen and less buffering. This is a preferable option if you're only into the big games and have a friend who's willing to share.

  • Rating: 3/5
  • Pros: 100% free. Runs on trusted software. Accessible on Mac.
  • Cons: Relies too heavily on third party co-operation. Action may blur at times dues to web-to-web streaming.
  • Stress Factor: 5-6/10

#2. Reddit Soccer Streams

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This Reddit Soccer Streams page is a reliable resource. It's also generally very transparent. By that  I mean that the moderators tell you exactly what to expect before you click the stream.

A lot of dedication goes into making this resource work, and as such it has become very popular.

As you can see from the screenshot, you can select from HD or 520p, and Http (over web) or an Ace Stream. Choose the stream with the least ad overlays. Try to go for zero if possible.

One ad pop-up is no big deal as it will most likely open in a new browser window and then you can play the stream. I usually find a decent stream within  a few attempts of trying.

Just click on any button on the row of a particular stream and you will be taken to its page.

It isn't 100% reliable though and I generally don't like to risk it with a huge game, like Arsenal Vs. Spurs / Man City / Man UTD / Chelsea / Liverpool.

There is no way I want to miss 15 minutes or more of the game getting a stream going. Or worse still, the stream goes down mid-way through a half – it has happened!

  • Rating: 3.5/5
  • Pros: 100% free. Fairly reliable streams. Accessible on PC, Mac, Tablets & Phones.
  • Cons: Watching on a mobile isn't really viable. Foreign commentary sometimes, though I usually get an English stream (US). Chat boxes on some stream sites may contain offensive language from other viewers. Often there is a button to turn the chat-box off.
  • Stress Factor: 4/10

#1.  BCE – Biggest Center of Entertainment (Best Option)

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BCE TV is a sports enthusiast's dream. It's a streaming service that bundles pretty much every live sport channel you can imagine.

If you need a reliable streaming service that can be used on your TV, tablet, mobile phone  or computer, this is it.

If you want to watch Premier league, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A,  Swiss Super League, and more, this is the one.

Sky Sports, Fox sports, beIN Sports, Setanta Sports, you name it, they've got it all!

Over 100 sports channels.

UEFA champions league, UEFA Europa league, all the international games –  it's all here.

The service can be used for free but of course you get a limited amount of channels. However, for $15 per month ( on the current  special offer) it's a steal.

  • Rating: 5/5
  • Pros: Never miss a game. Watch all types of sport. Accessible on all devices; PC, Mac, Tablets & Phones. No annoying buffering. English commentary. Some channels free & available without a paid plan. No risk of viruses or spyware.
  • Cons: The full package does cost, but it's cheap: $15 – 1 month / $25 – 3 months  / $40 – 6 months / $70 – 1-year
  • Stress Factor: 0/10

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BCE TV is a no brainer really. It's super value and the streams are reliable with no ads. They have customer support too, which you certainly won't get with the other hacks.

Try the free version first, but if you want the big games and Champions League you'll have to go for a paid plan.

At the end of the day it's peanuts when you consider how much big game tickets are these days. Hell, I took my daughter to an Arsenal game and it cost me over £100 for category B tickets!

Not quite the “working class man's sport” anymore.

= >Don't forget, you should always use a VPN in Thailand. Read my recommendations here.

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    • Peter Webb says

      Many Thanks Stephen - I'm sorted now with IPTV Smarters pro, I sent a recommendation to Simon by email for the service which is how my previous comment reappeared. When all else fails I use We-Play TV on my phone or laptop. Thai commentary, but its free and very reliable for English Premier league and several other televised matches around Europe. Hope that helps anyone having difficulties.
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  2. Simon Poulsen says

    Not sure it's worth the money. I ran the BCE premium version tonight together with a "free" version and the free version had less downtime - and the sound worked. I'll try another day to see if it was a one-off, but at the moment, i'm 23 GBP down with no better service.
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  3. Peter Webb says

    I got sucked right in here ! Paid my 20$ to BCE for a month and it lasted all of 5 minutes before stopping completely. I logged on again and the same thing happened. I am sure they will blame my internet connection as usual, but I have 5G and everything else in the house works fine - phones , laptop , internet radio. The search goes on for a reliable internet football channel.
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            • mark roberts says

              Hi Peter, did your issues get resolved? just signed up myself and sent BCE the following email today:
              i just bought this service for a month to test it but can’t watch anything.

              For example last sunday’s formula 1 race on sky sports 1 was ok until the race was about to start then for the next two hours it replayed 15 seconds of an advert incessantly. Bein sports 11 is doing the same with about 15 seconds of last nights champions league game. the channels that do work freeze constantly.
              I am in thailand, have high speed internet using google chrome on a macbook, with no vpn. I also tried on my iPhone with and without the vpn and the site opens but just get a blank screen on each channel i select.
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              • Peter Webb says

                Hi Mark,

                I signed up to BCE for a month to test it, but had continual problems. I reported it to BCE but had no reply. Some days it would work ok and other days continual freezing or nothing at all. I am happy to pay for a service, but I need it to be reliable. I did however discover a free App that proved very reliable for watching Premier League Football. It covers all of the True Sport channels, a couple of BEIN sports channels and Fox Sports. Try We-Play TV. Good Luck.
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          • Peter Webb says

            Hi Peter,

            Its Champions League time again ! ...and Be in sports are no longer operating in Thailand.

            Are you still using BCE without any issues ? If so would you continue to recommend it, or is there any other way you can stream CL games without buffering and interruption ? - Would appreciate your thoughts.
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    • stephen says

      i use android box rented for 200 baht per month - watch all sports & films nes 1000's world channels. As for football i can watch pretty much anything in HD with english commentary...sometimes buffers but just use another channel Sky sports main event - sky sports news- BT sports 1,2,3 ESPN for cycling especially..Fox sports 1,2,3 for us sports. Watch next day replays & they never buffer.!!
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  7. Nick says

    I will be over in March and need access to England rugby!! Thai girlfriend is Man U fan..(Cant have everything!). Might pay for this for us both!!
    Would I be able to use in uk? I pay for sky here? and BT for rugby!
    happy to pay for a service I can use in both places...not about the money!!
    Final question...is there anyone that knows how to set it up to record a 3am match to watch next day at reasonable hour?....that would be holy grail!!
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  9. Jason says

    Ive been using Totalsportek which is a bit of a pain with the usual ads and pop-ups but it does stream all the EPL games to the TV in pretty good quality. It's ESPN basically but it's free and for the most part, reliable enough.
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    • TheThailandLife says

      Weird, isn't it. Seen in one way it is just a ball being kicked; seen in another it is a tactical masterpiece, an art-form, a metaphorical representation of life's simplicities and complexities, an exciting game of will and competition, a compelling event, a meditative and mindful release for the mind and body.
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    • Peter Sandall says

      Goal. com, a Japanese owned online streaming company, bought up the rights from UEFA with the aim of selling them on at a profit to a Thai tv company such as True or beIN. Understandably, they don't like being held to ransom by a greedy profiteering organisation like Goal! But beIN should have bought the rights direct from UEFA, which is what beIN Malaysia did! Only in Thailand do we get a mess like this! We can wait for Goal to go bust, UEFA will cancel the contract with them and re-assign the Thai tv rights to the highest bidder.
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  16. fandango says

    We used to have the Box version of Thai expat TV AND Sport365 and oddly enough had just renewed for 6 months on each when they disappeared, as you say we won't be seeing that again. My Missus got mightily miffed though and we have subscribed to True Platinum so that we get the sports back. 500 Baht sweetener for 4 months the the full 2500 per month....worth it? Who knows, lets see how the season goes!
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    • TheThailandLife says

      It seems the only way to go now. There are companies offering English TV, but not sport with reliable Premiership football feeds. I watched the Arsenal game last Friday from a link on Reddit and it was a perfect stream. But that isn't always the case. Sometimes the streams are full too and over subscribed.
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  18. Glen says

    What happened to IlikeHD? My Android box is now frozen on the manufacturer's screen. The service provider never responds to emails and has no other contact information. I assume it has gone the way of 365 and Expat
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    • TheThailandLife says

      I haven't heard any news on this site yet. The website is still up so I don't think it has been raided. If it had the site would not be loading because usually the DSI terminate the domain ownership. My thinking is that they are laying low or having technical problems.
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  19. stephen cooke says

    hello,
    just wondered if thaiexpat.premium tv was gone as it stopped 11 may 2017. midway through my months subscription. was excellent when working for 499 baht per month mainly because it had catch up so I could watch games anytime. No replies to my emails & no telephone contact.
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    • TheThailandLife says

      Hi Stephen, yes, it seems it has gone down with 365sporttv. They were sister companies and the owners were busted for selling illegal sports streaming services. It's all over the Thai news.
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  20. Baz Collings says

    Hi,
    Thanks for your interesting articles for expats, brilliant.
    I am going to Thailand for a month on 24 March until 21 April, my Thai lady will meet me at airport, we will be going to stay in Jomtien for 4 days , I have arranged to meet a visa man to discuss getting a visa for my lady to holiday in UK with me.
    We would like to live together in Jomtien, probably rent a condo initially until I sort my UK , have you any ideas as to the best way to start this process, I would be very grateful for any advice.

    Thank you

    Baz Collings
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    • TheThailandLife says

      You do, but then you still have to use an app like Kodi to stream, which is complicated for some. Some days I spent ages trying to find a stream that was high quality that didn't keep buffering.
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  26. Andy Pragnell says

    Just bought sport package on 'ilikeHD' for 250 baht/month - has loads of sports channels including the English Premier League. Works either through an internet browser or it's own app. The app seems to work best, but don't think Apple have it - which means I have found it works better on my cheap android tablet than on my iPad, though it's still good via the browser, just freezes occasionally. That maybe because my internet is only the basic 3BB 12 mb though...
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