Summer of Sport in Dover: Watch Live Sport at The Elephant & Hind

If you’re looking for live sport in Dover, there’s no better excuse to grab a drink, find a seat and enjoy the action than a packed summer sporting calendar.

At The Elephant & Hind in Dover, we love the atmosphere that comes with live sport. From Premier League football and international rugby to Test cricket and the biggest global sporting tournaments, we aim to make match day feel like match day — big screens, good drinks and plenty of atmosphere right in the heart of Dover.

Premier League Football Returns This August

Football fans don’t have long to wait for the return of the Premier League, with the 2026/27 campaign getting underway on Friday 21 August 2026.

The opening weekend already brings some huge fixtures, including Arsenal v Coventry City, Hull City v Manchester United, Manchester City v Bournemouth and Newcastle United v Liverpool.

After a summer dominated by international football, the return of the Premier League means weekends are once again all about the football.

If you're searching for a pub showing Premier League football in Dover, make The Elephant & Hind one of your first stops.

A Huge Summer of England Cricket

Cricket fans also have plenty to look forward to.

England Men take on Pakistan in a three-Test series, beginning at Headingley on 19 August, followed by Lord's from 27 August and Edgbaston from 9 September.

Then comes more international cricket as England face Sri Lanka in September, with three T20 Internationals followed by three ODIs.

Whether you're following every ball or simply want to catch the key moments over a pint, there is plenty of cricket to keep sports fans entertained as summer moves into autumn.

Rugby, Football, Cricket & More

And it doesn't stop there.

Throughout the year, The Elephant & Hind is a place for live sport in Dover, covering major sporting occasions whenever they're being shown. That means everything from:

• Premier League and European football

• England international football

• Six Nations rugby

• International rugby

• Test, ODI and T20 cricket

• The Ashes

• Rugby World Cup

• Cricket World Cup

• Major international tournaments and sporting events

When there's a big game on, there is something completely different about watching it with other supporters rather than sitting at home.

Big Screens. Cold Drinks. Proper Match-Day Atmosphere.

That's what watching sport at The Elephant & Hind is all about.

Get your friends together, grab your table, order a drink and settle in for the action. Whether it's a last-minute winner, a huge Test wicket or an international rugby showdown, the best sporting moments are even better when you're watching them in a great pub atmosphere.

Located in the heart of Dover, The Elephant & Hind is an ideal choice if you're searching for a sports pub in Dover, live football in Dover, Premier League pubs in Dover, or simply somewhere to watch live sport in Dover town centre.

Watch Live Sport at The Elephant & Hind, Dover

With the new Premier League season about to begin and a packed international cricket schedule ahead, there are plenty of reasons to join us this summer.

Football. Rugby. Cricket. Major tournaments. Big screens. Great atmosphere.

Keep an eye on our website and social channels for details of upcoming games and sporting events being shown at The Elephant & Hind, Dover.

Looking for somewhere to watch live sport in Dover? Make it The Elephant & Hind.