Kiwis in the UK watch NZ TV — the England vs New Zealand Test series is happening right now. The first Test at Lord’s started on 4 June 2026. Kiwis in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bristol are watching the Black Caps from British time zones – where an 11am BST start means watching cricket during their lunch break and afternoon.
This is the defining feature of NZ sport from the UK: the time zones actually work. The UK, sitting 11–12 hours behind NZ, contrasts with Australia (where everything is in the same timezone) and the US (where most NZ content lands overnight).
This means that NZ evening sport lands in the UK in the morning. UK afternoon cricket at Lord’s begins at 11pm NZT – but for Kiwis in London, it is a civilised 11am start.
Approximately 200,000–250,000 New Zealand-born people live in the United Kingdom. Most are in London, with significant communities in Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, and across England.
This guide covers exactly what works, what does not, and the honest picture for Kiwis in the UK who want to follow NZ sport and content from their British living rooms.
Quick Verdict: Sky Sport Now works from the UK — All Blacks, Black Caps, Super Rugby, and all NZ sports are available with NZ billing. TVNZ+ is geolocked — it does not officially work from UK IPs.
The England vs NZ Test is on Sky Sports UK right now (NZ fans in the UK can access both the NZ and UK feeds). MĀORI+ is free from the UK. RNZ is free globally. No VPN recommendations in this guide.
Summary Box — NZ Content from the UK 2026
| Content | Platform | Works from UK? | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Blacks, Black Caps, Super Rugby | Sky Sport Now (NZ) | ✅ Yes — NZ billing required | NZ$59.99/mo |
| England vs NZ Test (UK feed) | Sky Sports UK / NOW Sports | ✅ Yes — UK subscription | £34.99/mo NOW |
| All Whites World Cup warm-up vs England | ITVX (UK) | ✅ Free in UK | Free |
| TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2, TVNZ+ | TVNZ+ | ❌ Geolocked to NZ | N/A |
| ThreeNow | ThreeNow | ❌ Geolocked to NZ | N/A |
| RNZ | rnz.co.nz | ✅ Full access | Free |
| 1News (text) | 1news.co.nz | ✅ Text journalism | Free |
| MĀORI+ | maoriplus.co.nz | ✅ Available | Free |
| BritBox NZ content | BritBox NZ | ❌ NZ-only subscription | N/A |
Source: TVNZ Help Center / platform testing — June 2026
Who Is This Guide For?
- New Zealanders living in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, or anywhere in the UK
- Kiwis wanting to follow the All Blacks, Black Caps, and NZ sport from the UK
- Anyone wanting the honest answer about TVNZ+ from the UK (it doesn’t work)
- Kiwis following England vs New Zealand cricket right now at Lord’s
⚖️ Legal Note: Sky Sport Now geographic availability from the UK is based on Sky NZ terms. TVNZ+ is geolocked to New Zealand. ITVX is available in the UK only. This guide covers officially accessible platforms only. NZ Copyright Act 1994 — legislation.govt.nz
This guide is part of the International IPTV NZ section. For the full NZ sport guide: NZ Sports IPTV Guide. For the Australia equivalent: Kiwis in Australia.
📊 NZ Stat
Approximately 200,000–250,000 New Zealand-born people live in the United Kingdom – the second-largest Kiwi diaspora after Australia. The UK Kiwi community is heavily concentrated in London (particularly South London — Clapham, Balham, Tooting, and Battersea are sometimes called the “Kiwi quarter” of London).
Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, and Leeds have smaller but established NZ communities. UK time is GMT/BST — 11–12 hours behind NZT depending on daylight saving — making it the best timezone outside the Pacific for watching NZ evening sport live. Source: UK Census / Office for National Statistics
Sky Sport Now — Works from the UK
The most important practical information for Kiwis in the UK — the same as for Kiwis in Australia.
Sky Sport Now works from UK IP addresses.
A New Zealand Sky account accessed from a UK IP can stream Sky Sport Now content. NZ billing details (NZ bank account, NZ credit card, or NZ PayPal) are required for subscription management — the streaming itself works from the UK.
What this means for Kiwis in the UK:
- All Blacks vs England — the November tour — watchable from London on the NZ feed
- Black Caps vs England — the current Lord’s Test and all future series — on Sky Sport Now (NZ perspective)
- Super Rugby Pacific — watchable at UK morning times (NZ evening = UK morning)
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games — Sky Sport Now covers NZ athletes in July
- EPL, F1, golf, tennis — all Sky Sport Now content from the UK
The UK timezone advantage for NZ sport: UK is GMT+1 (BST) in summer — NZ is UTC+12. The gap is 11 hours. This means NZ evening sport (8pm NZT) = 9am BST — a morning viewing slot in the UK. The All Blacks test at 7:45pm NZT on a Saturday = 8:45am Saturday BST. NZ rugby tests are Saturday morning television in the UK — the most civilised international rugby viewing slot in the world.
Cost: Sky Sport Now Month Pass: NZ$59.99/month (approximately £33 at current exchange rates — June 2026).
I only recommend what I’ve personally tested on NZ connections. — James Holloway
England vs NZ — The Unique Dual-Feed Situation
Kiwis in the UK face a genuinely unique situation for England vs NZ sport: both the NZ broadcast (Sky Sport Now) and the UK broadcast (Sky Sports UK/ITVX) are accessible from UK IP addresses.
England vs NZ Test 2026 — Lord’s (current):
UK broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket + Sky Sports Main Event — live. NOW Sports (UK streaming, no contract) from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
NZ broadcast: Sky Sport Now (NZ$59.99/month, NZ billing) — same matches, NZ commentary.
All Whites vs England — World Cup 2026 warm-up: Confirmed free on ITVX in the UK — Tom’s Guide noted the warm-up match was free on ITVX (UK) and TVNZ+ (NZ). For Kiwis in the UK, this means All Whites content is occasionally available free on UK platforms — check itvx.com for upcoming NZ fixtures.
The practical choice: Many Kiwis in the UK watch UK sport broadcasts for local context and use Sky Sport Now NZ for the specifically NZ-focused content. The England vs NZ Test at Lord’s is a genuinely shared broadcast — Sky Sports UK commentators and Sky Sport NZ commentators covering the same match from different cultural perspectives.
TVNZ+ From the UK — Confirmed Geolocked
TVNZ confirmed in their Help Center: streaming is not available outside New Zealand. This applies to UK IP addresses as well as Australian ones.
What this means: One News live, TVNZ drama, ANZ Premiership netball, UFC Fight Nights on TVNZ+ — none officially accessible from UK IPs.
Free NZ news from the UK:
- 1news.co.nz — TVNZ’s text journalism, accessible from the UK. NZ news articles, breaking news, selected video reports.
- RNZ (rnz.co.nz) — Morning Report, Checkpoint, NZ current affairs in audio and text. Fully accessible from the UK, no geolocking.
- BBC Test Match Special — free audio via BBC Sounds globally — covers England vs NZ Tests live. For Kiwis in the UK following the Lord’s Test, BBC TMS is free worldwide.
NZ Sport in the UK — The Full Picture
| NZ Sport | Best UK Option | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All Blacks (November tour to UK) | Sky Sports UK or Sky Sport Now | £35/mo NOW or NZ$59.99/mo |
| Black Caps (England tour current) | Sky Sports UK + Sky Sport Now | Both accessible |
| Super Rugby Pacific | Sky Sport Now (NZ) | NZ$59.99/mo — morning BST |
| All Whites (World Cup) | ITVX (UK) for selected matches | Free (UK) |
| Silver Ferns / Glasgow 2026 | Sky Sport Now (NZ) | NZ$59.99/mo |
| Auckland FC / Wellington Phoenix | ❌ No UK broadcast | N/A |
The All Blacks November Tour — the UK highlight: The All Blacks tour the UK every autumn — typically facing England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For Kiwis in London, this is the annual event that brings the NZ sporting calendar to their doorstep. Twickenham, Murrayfield, Aviva Stadium — these matches are watchable live in person for UK Kiwis.
Sky Sports UK covers the All Blacks November tour from the UK perspective. Sky Sport Now covers it from the NZ perspective. For Kiwis in the UK who want the NZ commentary — Sky Sport Now on a laptop or phone while watching the stadium atmosphere provides both simultaneously.
MĀORI+ — Free from the UK
MĀORI+ (maoriplus.co.nz) is accessible from the UK — no geolocking confirmed for European IP addresses. For Kiwis in the UK with Māori identity or connection to te ao Māori:
- Whakaata Māori live — 24/7
- Kapa Haka Regionals 2026 — live
- Full MĀORI+ on-demand library
Free. No subscription. A piece of NZ culture available from any UK device.
For Māori whānau in London — one of the few genuinely accessible NZ cultural streams from a UK IP address.
RNZ and 1News — Free NZ News from the UK
RNZ (rnz.co.nz): Fully accessible from the UK. Morning Report (audio), Checkpoint, NZ current affairs, NZ political coverage. For Kiwis in the UK wanting substantive NZ journalism rather than headlines — RNZ is the reliable daily resource. BBC Sounds app carries BBC Test Match Special free worldwide — useful crossover for England vs NZ cricket.
1news.co.nz: TVNZ’s digital journalism is accessible from the UK. Text news, NZ politics, sports updates. Not live video (geolocked), but the journalism itself.
The BBC advantage for NZ sport fans: BBC Sport (bbc.co.uk/sport) covers the All Blacks vs England with live text commentary, ball-by-ball cricket, and post-match analysis – all free and globally accessible.
BBC Test Match Special (BBC Sounds) carries live audio commentary of every England vs NZ Test – free of charge, worldwide. For the Lord’s Test currently being playou can access BBC TMSlable from any UK or NZ device at no cost.
NZR+ — All Blacks Content Internationally
NZR+ (allblacks.com) is NZ Rugby’s own digital platform – carrying All Blacks content internationally in eligible territories.
NZR+ international access varies by territory — check allblacks.com for current UK availability and pricing. NZR+ typically carries match replays, documentary content, and original All Blacks programming that Sky Sport Now does not include in its streaming.
For Kiwis in the UK wanting the All Blacks universe beyond the live match, NZR+ and Sky Sport Now together provide the most complete coverage.
UK Time Zones — The NZ Sport Viewing Advantage
This is the section that most surprises Kiwis newly arrived in the UK.
The UK (BST, UTC+1 in summer) is 11 hours behind NZT. This makes the UK the most favourable time zone for NZ sport viewing outside the Pacific — significantly better than the US (NZ midnight = 11am US ET or earlier).
| NZ Sport event | NZT | UK BST | UK viewing |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Blacks test (Saturday 7:45pm NZT) | 7:45pm Sat | 8:45am Sat | ✅ Sat morning |
| Super Rugby (Friday 7:35pm NZT) | 7:35pm Fri | 8:35am Fri | ✅ Fri morning |
| Black Caps Test (play starts 10pm NZT) | 10:00pm | 11:00am BST | ✅ Lunchtime |
| NRL Warriors (Wed 7:30pm NZT) | 7:30pm Wed | 8:30am Wed | ✅ Morning |
| Glasgow CG, 10am BST | 10:00am BST | 10:00am BST | ✅ Morning |
The All Blacks in November: When the All Blacks tour the UK in November, they are playing at UK venues — meaning the test matches are live, in person, 90 minutes from central London. The matches air on Sky Sports UK in real time. For Kiwis in the UK, November is the month NZ rugby comes to them.
Things to Know — Kiwis in UK 2026
Sky Sport Now requires NZ billing — not a UK subscription. Sky Sport Now is an NZ product requiring NZ payment credentials. An NZ bank account, NZ credit card, or NZ PayPal is required. The streaming works from UK IPs; the account management requires NZ billing. This is the key practical requirement.
NOW Sports (UK) is the no-contract Sky Sports route. For Kiwis in the UK who want UK commentary on NZ sport (the All Blacks’ November tour, the Black Caps at Lord’s) without a full Sky UK subscription, NOW Sports (nowtv.com) at £34.99/month or £14.99/day pass is the correct product. No satellite dish. No 18-month contract.
ITVX carries selected NZ content free in the UK. The All Whites vs England World Cup warm-up aired free on ITVX in June 2026. ITVX periodically carries NZ-relevant content — check itvx.com for upcoming NZ fixtures. All free with a UK IP.
BBC TMS is free worldwide for the Lord’s Test. BBC Test Match Special via BBC Sounds is available globally during England’s home Tests. For Kiwis in the UK following the Black Caps at Lord’s, TMS is free on any device worldwide — the definitive cricket audio experience, available from NZ or the UK.
TVNZ+ is geolocked — the same as Australia. TVNZ only has NZ broadcasting rights. From UK IPs, TVNZ+ returns a geographic restriction error. 1news.co.nz (text) and RNZ (audio) are the free alternatives.
Common Misconceptions — Kiwis in UK Watch NZ TV 2026
“TVNZ+ works from the UK.” No. TVNZ+ is geolocked to NZ IP addresses. UK Kiwis cannot access TVNZ+ officially. 1news.co.nz (text) and RNZ (audio) provide NZ news content from the UK at no cost.
“I need an NZ subscription AND a UK subscription for England vs NZ cricket.” Not necessarily. Sky Sport Now NZ (NZ billing, works from UK) covers the full England vs NZ series from the NZ broadcast perspective. Sky Sports UK / NOW Sports covers the same series from the UK perspective. One NZ subscription covers all NZ cricket — you do not need both unless you specifically want the UK commentary experience.
“The All Blacks’ tests are difficult to watch from the UK.” The opposite. The All Blacks’ November tour matches take place in the UK, making them physically accessible in person. Sky Sports UK covers them live. Sky Sport Now NZ covers them simultaneously.
The UK is the easiest location in the world for Kiwis to watch All Blacks tests in person.
“NZ sport timings are terrible from the UK.” The UK is the best non-Pacific time zone for NZ sport. All Blacks tests on Sky Sport Now = Saturday morning BST. Super Rugby = Friday morning BST. Black Caps at Lord’s = lunchtime BST. Better than any other major expat destination outside the Pacific.
🇳🇿 NZ Info Box Kiwis in UK — 2026 Quick Reference: All Blacks + Black Caps + Super Rugby: Sky Sport Now (NZ$59.99/mo) — works from the UK England vs NZ cricket (UK feed): NOW Sports (£34.99/mo) or Sky Sports UK All Whites World Cup (UK free): ITVX — check itvx.com TVNZ+ (TVNZ 1, One News): ❌ Geolocked — not available from UK RNZ: Free — rnz.co.nz — full access globally 1news.co.nz: Free — text news from UK MĀ ORI+: Free — maoriplus.co.nz — UK-accessible BBC TMS (cricket audio): Free — BBC Sounds — worldwide. Source: TVNZ Help Center / sky.co.nz / platform testing — June 2026
📊 💰 Pricing — Kiwis in UK 2026
Sky Sport Now (All Blacks + Black Caps + Super Rugby): NZ$59.99/month — NZ billing works from the UK. NOW Sports (UK, England vs NZ cricket): £14.99/day or £34.99/month — no contract. ITVX (All Whites selected): Free — UK IP, no account needed for most content. MĀORI+: Free — maoriplus.co.nz — accessible in the UK. RNZ + 1news.co.nz + BBC TMS: Free — globally accessible.
Explore More
This guide is part of the International IPTV NZ section – updated June 2026.
In this section:
- Kiwis in Australia — Australia equivalent guide
- International IPTV NZ Guide — multicultural overview
- Watch NZ TV Overseas (coming soon) — complete global guide
- UK Channels IPTV NZ — British TV for Kiwis in NZ
Related across the site:
- NZ Sports IPTV Guide — All Blacks, Black Caps, Super Rugby
- All Blacks IPTV NZ — All Blacks UK November tour
- Cricket NZ IPTV — Black Caps at Lord’s guide
- NZ IPTV Guide 2026 — complete NZ streaming overview
Bottom Line
Kiwis in the UK watching NZ TV in 2026 — the honest picture is better than most Kiwis in London realise.
Sky Sport Now works on UK IPs with NZ billing. The All Blacks, Black Caps at Lord’s right now, Super Rugby, the Silver Ferns, and Glasgow 2026 are all watchable from a London flat at NZ$59.99 a month.
The UK timezone is actually the most civilised for NZ sport outside the Pacific — All Blacks tests are Saturday morning, and Black Caps at Lord’s is lunchtime BST.
TVNZ+ is geolocked. This is confirmed. 1news.co.nz, RNZ, and BBC TMS are the free NZ content alternatives from the UK.
The England vs NZ Test at Lord’s is happening right now. For Kiwis in London, Sky Sport Now carries the NZ broadcast. NOW Sports carries the UK broadcast. BBC TMS is free on BBC Sounds worldwide. The Black Caps are in England, in the same timezone, and the coverage is accessible.
I only recommend what I’ve personally tested on NZ connections. — James Holloway
Sources
- England vs NZ 2026 Test broadcasting: Yahoo Sports / TechRadar — June 2026
- All Whites vs England (ITVX): tomsguide.com — June 2026
- TVNZ+ geolocking: help.tvnz.zendesk.com — TVNZ Help Center
- Sky Sport Now UK access: sky.co.nz terms / community testing
- MĀORI+ UK accessibility: maoriplus.co.nz
- NZ-born UK population: UK Office for National Statistics
- NZ Copyright Act 1994: legislation.govt.nz
Updated: June 2026 | Last reviewed: June 2026 — Auckland | newzealandiptv.com/international-iptv-nz/kiwis-in-uk/
