Where to watch Love Island UK: Stream Season 12 free from anywhere
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Love Island USA might have concluded its most recent season earlier this month, but the series that started it all is still going strong in the UK. We've put together everything you need to know about where to watch Love Island UK, including free global streaming options.
Love Island rings in its 10th year on air with a bombshell 12th season. The romance reality series, which is hosted by Maya Jama and narrated by Iain Stirling, follows a group of singles temporarily living together in a villa in Mallorca, Spain. In order to stave off elimination and remain in the villa, they must couple up to survive fan voting. The winning couple walks away with a total of £50,000 and, in some cases, a real shot at romance.
Love Island started in the UK, but it has launched a massively popular franchise around the world, as well as spinoffs like Love Island Games and Love Island All-Stars. Love Island USA, which just wrapped its seventh season, has notably taken off in recent years and developed a fan base of its own. The US version even launched its own spinoff surrounding the lives of the Season 6 cast earlier this month.
Below, you can find all the best info on how to stream the new season around the world. While there's no definitive finale date yet, Love Island UK typically lasts about eight weeks and kicked off on June 9, so fans might see the final episodes drop in early August.
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Where to watch Love Island UK in the UK
The new season of Love Island UK airs on ITV2 every night (except Saturdays) at 9 p.m. BST in the UK. The 2025 season premiered on June 9 and will have episodes slightly before other countries, even once the season starts airing internationally. British fans can stream the show for free or on demand through ITVX. They just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching.
How to watch Love Island UK from anywhere
If you're away from the UK right now, you can still access your go-to free streaming option with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are handy cybersecurity tools that let people alter their virtual locations so that their favorite websites work from anywhere. They're popular among those looking to upgrade their online security and keep up with their usual services while traveling abroad. NordVPN is among the best VPN deals we've evaluated. It's a top-rated service known for its cybersecurity features and server variety. Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our NordVPN review.
Where to watch Love Island UK in Australia
Australian fans didn't have to wait too long to catch the new season of Love Island UK. New episodes became available starting June 11 at 6 p.m. AEST on 9Now. 9Now offers a free streaming counterpart, which just requires account creation to start using.
Where to watch Love Island UK in New Zealand
Love Island UK landed on TVNZ in New Zealand on June 11. The service offers a free streaming counterpart, TVNZ+, and users just need to create a login to start watching.
Where to watch Love Island UK in the US
Love Island UK hit Hulu in the US on June 12, just a few days behind the UK release. Those who don't currently have a Hulu account can get a 30-day free trial of the service. Subscriptions start at $10/month for the ad-supported tier, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $19/month or try one of the Disney Plus bundles.
What about Love Island: Aftersun?
The latest version of Love Island: Aftersun is also underway, with new episodes dropping on ITVX on Sunday nights immediately following the conclusion of the regular episode. Episodes are also available on the relevant international streamers. Aftersun serves as a weekly recap and behind-the-scenes program discussing the current season of Love Island, featuring appearances from those who have left the island and contestants from past seasons. Jama is also the host of Aftersun.
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