The Love Island that started it has returned for a bombshell 13th season. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about where to watch Love Island UK, including free and global streaming options.
If you don't want to scroll any further: Love Island UK airs on ITV2 in the UK starting June 1, with the series streaming for free on ITVX. Other countries began to receive new episodes on a slight delay, with Australia getting the new episodes on 9Now starting June 3 and the US gaining access on Hulu beginning June 4.
Where to watch Love Island UK for free in the UK
Love Island UK airs on ITV2 in the UK. New episodes drop daily (every day except Saturday) at 9 p.m. BST. The new season kicked off on June 1, 2026. Fans can live stream the series for free on ITVX, which also carries all episodes from the series on demand. Users just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start streaming.
How to watch Love Island UK from anywhere
Fans who happen to be away from the UK when a new episode drops can still keep up with their free streaming option with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are handy tech tools that let people temporarily alter the virtual location on their electronic devices. They're popular apps among those looking to boost their cybersecurity and access their usual services while traveling abroad.
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market. It's fast, easy to use, and has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not helping you out.
Where to watch Love Island UK in the US
Hulu is the streaming home of Love Island UK in the US, but new episodes will hit the streaming service on a slight delay from the UK airdates. The season premiere arrived on June 4 in the US. Hulu subscriptions start at $12 a month for the ad-supported tier, which comes with a 30-day free trial for new customers. You can upgrade to ad-free for $19 a month (without a free trial) or try out one of the Disney Plus bundles. All 12 past seasons of Love Island UK are also available on Hulu.
Where to watch Love Island UK in Australia
In Australia, 9Now is the streaming home of Love Island UK. This is a free streaming option that just requires account creation if you don't already have a login. New episodes will land on the streamer with a slight delay from the UK premiere, with the season starting on June 3 Down Under. You can also catch Seasons 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 on 9Now.
Who is the host and narrator of Love Island UK?
Maya Jama is the longtime Love Island UK host. Iain Stirling serves as narrator. Jama also hosts the spinoff Love Island All Stars series, which dropped its third season earlier this year (also on ITVX).
Where to watch other Love Island series
While the UK iteration might be the one that started it all, there are seemingly endless spinoffs in the Love Island franchise, including Love Island USA, which is also currently dropping its latest season. If you'd like to learn about other streaming options (including All Stars, USA, and Australia), you can check out our full where to watch Love Island viewing guide.
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