How much do PPV events actually cost?
The 2026 price board: €50–90 per card, €300–500 a year for a fight fan — and the included model that flips the maths.
The IPTVPPV blog
By Théo Renard, Live Sport & PPV Streaming Editor Last updated
Guides, advice and plain-English explainers to help you choose, set up and get the most from your IPTV.
Troubleshooting
Why IPTV buffers: the 7 causes, ranked
The seven real causes of buffering, ranked by how often they are actually to blame — and the 5-minute triage that finds yours.
Latest posts
PPV & events
PPV & events
How to watch boxing on IPTV
World-title cards, undercards and the weekly circuit — without a checkout before every walkout. The fight-night setup checklist.
PPV & events
MMA fight nights on IPTV: prelims to main event
A dozen numbered cards a year without the US$79.99 checkout — full events, European timing tricks and the event-night setup.
How-to
How to switch from cable to IPTV (step by step)
The 6-step plan: confirm your channels, check your line, run both side by side for a month — then cancel cable and keep €300+ a year.
Buyer guide
The best devices for IPTV in 2026, ranked
Fire Stick, Android box, Apple TV, your own Smart TV, MAG and PC — what each costs, who it suits, and the one to skip.
Explained
How much data does IPTV use?
About 1 GB/hour in SD, 2–3 in Full HD, up to 7 in 4K — what that means per month, and when it actually matters.
Comparison
IPTV vs streaming apps: which is better value?
A 3-app stack costs €30–45 a month and still has no live sport. The honest side-by-side, including where the apps win.
Explained
IPTV vs Kodi: what’s the difference?
They were never rivals — Kodi is the player, IPTV is the television inside it. How they combine, and which setup suits you.
Explained
Can you use IPTV without a Smart TV? Yes — 5 ways
Any HDMI TV plus a €45 stick becomes a Smart TV — or start free on your phone or laptop. All five options compared.
Explained
What is an M3U playlist? M3U & M3U8 explained
The plain-text file behind your channel list: how players use it, file vs URL, and when the Xtream login beats it.
Behind the scenes
How we confirm your channels before you pay
Inside our pre-purchase process — and why most IPTV disappointment happens when sellers skip this step.
Buying guide
How to choose a reliable IPTV subscription in 2026
The criteria that actually matter — stability, real channels and honest support — and the traps to avoid before you pay.
Popular explainers
Explainer
Is IPTV worth it?
What you get for the price versus cable and streaming, and who it really suits.
Explainer
Free vs paid IPTV
Why free lists break, and what a paid subscription actually buys you.
Safety
How to avoid IPTV scams
Seven red flags that mark out a dishonest seller before you hand over money.
Compare
IPTV vs cable & streaming
A clear side-by-side on cost, channels and flexibility.
Setup
How much internet speed for IPTV?
The real numbers for SD, HD and 4K, plus Wi-Fi versus Ethernet.
Explainer
Do I need a VPN for IPTV?
When a VPN helps, when it hurts speed, and how to decide.
Basics
What is IPTV and how does it work?
The plain-English basics: how it delivers TV, what you need, and how it compares.
Reference
IPTV glossary
M3U, Xtream Codes, EPG, VOD and the other terms explained simply.
Setup
Best router settings for IPTV
Wi-Fi and router tweaks that keep live TV smooth and buffer-free.