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Best TVs for sport
When it comes to watching sports, there are some must-have features that make sure it’s nail-biting in all the right ways.
When it comes to watching sport at home, the right TV can make all the difference. Fast-paced action, bright daytime kick-offs and big matchday gatherings al put extra demands on your screen.
To help you get the best seat in the house, there are three things to look out for when choosing a TV for live sport: smooth motion (ideally a native 120Hz refresh rate or higher), strong brightness to cut through glare, and wide viewing angles so everyone gets a clear view of the action.
To build our recommendations, we worked with our TV buying team, who compare the latest models for real‑world sports performance, value and ease of use. Below, you’ll find their top picks for watching live sport, from all‑rounders to big‑screen showstoppers.
Meet our TV experts
To put this list together, we teamed up with AO’s TV buying experts — the specialists who test, compare and range the TVs you see on our site. Between them, they’ve spent years getting hands‑on with the latest models, assessing how they perform in real homes across the UK.
They regularly compare TVs from the biggest brands, trying out different screen sizes, operating systems and picture modes. That includes watching live sport to see how sets handle fast action, glare in bright rooms and wide viewing angles for group viewing, as well as how easy they are to use day to day.
The picks below are their top choices specifically for watching live sport, from great‑value all‑rounders to immersive big‑screen TVs made for matchday moments.
Best all-rounder
Great picture. Incredible sound. Easy to use. This LG C Series tops the leaderboard when it comes to ticking boxes. With a leading α9 AI 4K Gen7 Processor and heaps of colour tech, the golf greens have never looked so impressive. Pair that with acoustic tuning that matches the sound to your space, as well as WebOS to stream straight from all the major players, and you’ve got yourself a winning combo.
Click below to bag our expert's top pick the LG C55LA 55" 4K Ultra HD OLED Smart TV.
Best matchday picture
Bring big‑final intensity to every game with this Samsung Neo QLED TV. It’s got loads of screen tech geared up for sport, including Motion Xcelerator speeds of 120Hz that keep up with on-screen action with super smooth precision. Plus, it’s Glare Free, so you won’t miss an important run because the sunlight blurred the wickets.
Expert's pick: Samsung QN90F 50" 4K Ultra HD MiniLED Neo QLED Smart TV
Best for surround sound
If hearing tyres screech around a racetrack and tense commentary in total clarity is top of your TV wish list, you’ll want this Sony Bravia OLED TV. It uses 360 Spatial Sound Mapping to give you the impact of multi-directional sound, without needing loads of speakers installed. It’s got Dolby Atmos® too, which moves sound around you, so those race cars sound like they’re actually flying past you.
Expert's pick: Sony BRAVIA 8 XR80 77" 4K Ultra HD OLED Smart Android TV
Best for streaming
Whether it’s boxing, rugby or football, you can catch all your favourite live matches on this Hisense E7Q QLED Smart TV. It comes with Freely installed, so you can follow all the action in real time, without even needing an aerial. Now you’ve just got to convince your other half that watching live is a necessity. Good luck!
Expert's pick: Hisense U8Q 75" 4K Ultra HD MiniLED Smart Freely TV
Best budget TV
If you’re watching sports in a smaller room, you don’t need to spend over the odds to get insane picture quality. This Hisense E7Q Ultra HD QLED TV has a decent 43” screen size and Quantum Dot Colour that pulls from over a billion vibrant shades to give you the most realistic picture. And because it’s a QLED, it’s got millions of tiny pixels working together to create the sharpest images.
Expert's pick: Hisense E7Q 43" 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV
Best big screen
Go big with this massive 75” Samsung Q7F QLED TV. Not only is it wide enough to suit large, open-plan spaces, but it’s also got the technology to make sure colours, motion and sound are all top-notch too. So, if you’re looking for a big screen and high spec performance, you found it.
Expert's pick: Samsung Q7F 75" 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV
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Hisense E7NQ 100" 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart Freely TV - 100E7NQTUK
LG C55LA 55" 4K Ultra HD OLED Smart TV - OLED55C55LA
Samsung QN90F 55" 4K Ultra HD MiniLED Neo QLED Smart TV [2025] - QE55QN90F
Sony BRAVIA 5 XR55B 55" 4K Ultra HD MiniLED Smart Android TV [2025] - K55XR55B
Hisense A6Q 55" 4K Ultra HD Smart Freely TV [2025] - 55A6QTUK
Hisense A6Q 50" 4K Ultra HD Smart Freely TV [2025] - 50A6QTUK
Hisense A6Q 65" 4K Ultra HD Smart Freely TV [2025] - 65A6QTUK
Hisense A6Q 43" 4K Ultra HD Smart Freely TV [2025] - 43A6QTUK
Hisense A6Q 75" 4K Ultra HD Smart Freely TV [2025] - 75A6QTUK
Samsung Q7F 43" 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart TV [2025] - QE43Q7F
Find your perfect match
If these recommendations are too sports focused, check out our TV buying guide for essential advice that’ll help you find your perfect match.
- Is a higher refresh rate important for sport?
Yes, a refresh rate of 120Hz or higher will give you noticeably smoother motion, making it a must-have feature for fast-paced sports.
- What makes a TV good for watching sport?
There are lots of things that make a TV great for watching sports, but the most important features to look out for are high refresh rates, brightness and colour tech, and picture clarity.
- What is motion smoothing and should I use it?
Motion smoothing makes movement look smoother by creating extra frames between the real ones. It can be great for helping to follow fast-moving sports like football, rugby, motorsports and cricket.
- How do I mount my TV?
Mounting your TV on the wall can be really straightforward with the right preparation. To get started, you’ll need the right bracket, tools and someone to help you. Most wall mounts come with instructions to guide you through from start to finish.
- What's the difference between LED, QLED and OLED?
In a nutshell, the difference in screen types is how they produce light. LED TVs provide reliable, bright performance using backlight technology, while QLED improves upon this with quantum dots for enhanced colour and brightness. OLED screens offer superior contrast and true blacks through self-emissive pixels, making them ideal for cinema-quality viewing. For more screen type info check out our buying guide.
- What refresh rate is best for sports?
A refresh rate of 120Hz or higher will give you noticeably smoother motion, making it a must-have feature for fast-paced sports.
