How to legally stream the upcoming Barclays Premier League season for free

And just like that, Euro 2016 is over in slightly underwhelming fashion and the new Barclays Premier League football season is a month away from kicking off.

But before you go splashing a significant sum on a lengthy Sky Sports or BT Sport contract in order to follow your team's latest campaign, listen up. There's a completely legal way to live stream the full upcoming Premier League season.

"How?"we hear you cry in football-loving panic. Well, it's all thanks to smartphone supremos EE – the firm is giving away free six-month BT Sport access passes that let you use the BT Sport app wherever you are.

The offer, which is exclusive to pay monthly contract customers, will see your shiny new phone come bundled with the pass that will let you enjoy 42 Premier League matches – as well as every UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League game from the upcoming season.

The BT Sport pass lets you watch all the action via your smartphone or tablet, and it isn't limited to footy either.

Anyone making use of the offer will also be able to enjoy Aviva Premiership Rugby, the Americas Cup, Moto GP and UFC action, amongst a host of additional sports.

Already an EE pay monthly customer? Don't worry, you're not going to be overlooked. As well as drawing new customers in, EE is rewarding all existing customers with the BT Sport pass. Cheers, guys.

Those taking up monthly SIM-only plans will also be able to enjoy the free sporting action.