How to watch the Premier League in Malaysia, 2026/27
Astro holds the exclusive Malaysian rights to all 380 Premier League matches until the end of the 2027/28 season, so every legal way to watch runs through Astro, sooka or NJOI. Since the UK clocks went back on 25 October 2026, a 3pm Saturday kick-off in England starts at 11pm in Malaysia. Here is what each option costs and when the matches start.
Who has the rights
In December 2024 Astro announced that it had secured the Malaysian rights to the Premier League and the Emirates FA Cup for three seasons, 2025/26 to 2027/28 [1]. The deal covers all 380 league matches each season in high definition, with selected matches in 4K, and the whole FA Cup. Because the rights are exclusive, any service showing live Premier League matches in Malaysia that is not part of Astro, sooka or NJOI is not licensed to do so.
Matches are shown on the Astro Premier League channels, 811 to 813, and can be streamed on Astro GO, on the sooka app, through the NJOI prepaid service and on Astro X3, which runs on smart TVs [2]. We found no free-to-air coverage of the league on RTM or any other free channel for this season.
What each option costs
Prices Astro published for the start of the season on 22 August 2026 [2]. Several were introductory offers, so check the current price before you subscribe.
Astro
Satellite TV, plus the Astro GO app.
- Package
- One Sports Pack
- Price
- RM69.99 a month (usually RM99.99)
- Channels
- 811 to 813
sooka
Astro's streaming app, no dish needed.
- Plan
- Sports & Entertainment
- Price
- From RM29.60 a month
- Watch on
- Phone, tablet, smart TV, browser
NJOI
Prepaid satellite, no contract.
- Pack
- Sports Mega Pack
- Price
- RM15 a day, RM47 for 30 days, RM103 for 90 days, RM138 for 120 days
- Box
- From RM275, with 30 days of the pack included
Which one suits you depends mostly on how you watch. A fan who follows one club every weekend and wants the big screen is usually best served by a monthly plan. Someone who only wants a derby or the last weeks of a title race can buy NJOI's day or 30-day pack for those weeks alone, provided they already have an NJOI box.
Kick-off times in Malaysia
Malaysia stays on UTC+8 all year. The UK does not: it moves between Greenwich Mean Time in winter and British Summer Time in summer, so the gap changes twice a season. The UK clocks went back on 25 October 2026 and go forward on 28 March 2027 [3]. Standard Premier League slots are 3pm on Saturday afternoons and 8pm for midweek evening matches [4].
| UK kick-off | 25 Oct 2026 to 27 Mar 2027 (UK on GMT, 8 hours behind) | From 28 Mar 2027 (UK on BST, 7 hours behind) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | 8:30pm | 7:30pm |
| 15:00 | 11:00pm | 10:00pm |
| 17:30 | 1:30am, next day | 12:30am, next day |
| 20:00 | 4:00am, next day | 3:00am, next day |
The late kick-offs are the ones to watch for. A Friday or midweek 8pm match in England is an early-morning match in Malaysia, which is why Astro listed the season's first match, on Friday 21 August 2026 in England, as a Saturday 22 August fixture here [2].
The 2026/27 season dates
The season runs from Friday 21 August 2026 to Sunday 30 May 2027, over 33 weekend rounds and five midweek rounds, with every final-day match kicking off at the same time [4]. The Premier League's announcement did not include a mid-season break. Individual kick-off times are confirmed in batches through the season as broadcasters in the UK choose their matches, so check the fixture list a few weeks ahead.
Pirated streams and TV boxes
Since 18 March 2022, section 43AA of the Copyright Act 1987 has made it an offence to make, import, sell or distribute streaming devices or apps that give access to pirated content [5]. The maximum penalty is a fine of up to RM200,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both. Sellers have been convicted under it: courts imposed fines of RM20,000 and RM33,000 in two cases reported in 2023 [6].
Pirate streaming sites carry another risk that matters to us. Many of them are funded by adverts for offshore betting and casino sites aimed at Malaysians, some of which are not what they claim to be. Our checklist on how to spot a scam casino site explains the warning signs. For the domestic game, our Malaysia Super League guide covers where to watch local matches, which Astro also shows.
Sources
- Astro, "Astro secures Premier League and Emirates FA Cup rights through 2028", 11 Dec 2024. corporate.astro.com.my. Checked 29 Oct 2026.
- Astro, media release for the 2026/27 Premier League season, 22 Aug 2026. corporate.astro.com.my. Checked 29 Oct 2026.
- GOV.UK, "When do the clocks change?". gov.uk. Checked 29 Oct 2026.
- Premier League, "Dates for 2026/27 Premier League season confirmed", 18 Jun 2026. premierleague.com. Checked 29 Oct 2026.
- Astro, media release on a fine for selling a TV box with unauthorised content under section 43AA of the Copyright Act 1987, 2023. corporate.astro.com.my. Checked 29 Oct 2026.
- Malay Mail, 19 Jun 2023, and Business Today, 2 Oct 2023, reports of fines under section 43AA. malaymail.com. Checked 29 Oct 2026.
Questions readers ask
Who shows the Premier League in Malaysia?
Astro. It holds exclusive Malaysian rights to all 380 Premier League matches for the 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons, shown on its Premier League channels 811 to 813 and through Astro GO, sooka, NJOI and Astro X3.
What time is a 3pm Premier League kick-off in Malaysia?
11pm between 25 October 2026 and 28 March 2027, while the UK is on Greenwich Mean Time. From 28 March 2027 to the end of the season, when the UK is on British Summer Time, a 3pm kick-off starts at 10pm in Malaysia.
Is there a free way to watch the Premier League in Malaysia?
We found no free-to-air Premier League coverage in Malaysia for 2026/27. Astro's rights are exclusive. RTM's 2026 football deal covered the World Cup, not the Premier League.
Is it illegal to sell streaming boxes with pirated channels in Malaysia?
Yes. Section 43AA of the Copyright Act 1987, in force since 18 March 2022, makes it an offence to make, import, sell or distribute streaming technology that gives access to infringing content. The maximum penalty is a fine of up to RM200,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both.