Is Love Island On Tonight?

The quickest way to find out if Love Island is on tonight is to open the streaming platform where you normally watch it. For Love Island UK, that is the ITVX app or website. For Love Island USA, it is Peacock. Both platforms update their schedules daily and show you exactly what is available that evening.

If you cannot access the apps right now, a quick search for Love Island schedule tonight will pull up TV guide results with the current night's listings. UK viewers can also check the ITV website directly, while US viewers can browse the Peacock homepage for the New Tonight section.

Both versions of Love Island air on weeknights during their active seasons, which typically run through summer. If it is a Saturday or the show is between series, there will not be a new episode that night. The good news is that every past episode stays available to stream, so you can always catch up on anything you have missed.

Love Island UK: Broadcast Schedule on ITV2

Love Island UK typically runs from late June through August on ITV2. During an active series, new episodes air six nights a week — every night except Saturday.

• Air nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
• Broadcast time: 9:00 PM GMT on ITV2
• Episode length: Approximately 60 minutes per episode
• No-air night: Saturday — no new episode airs on Saturday nights
• Streaming availability: Episodes go live on ITVX within an hour of broadcast

The summer series runs for approximately eight weeks per season. ITV also airs a winter edition in January and February, which follows the same Sunday-to-Friday schedule on ITV2 and ITVX. Both editions are free to watch live or on demand.

During the final weeks of a series, ITV sometimes schedules special live episodes for the semi-final and grand finale, which may fall on slightly different days than usual. Always check the ITVX app for confirmed scheduling in the last two weeks of a series, as dates can shift to accommodate live voting specials.

How to Watch Love Island UK on ITVX

ITVX is the official streaming home for Love Island UK and it is completely free for viewers in the United Kingdom. Here is exactly how to access it:

1. Sign up for a free ITVX account — go to itv.com or download the ITVX app on iOS, Android, smart TV, Amazon Firestick, or Roku. Registration only requires an email address and a password.
2. Sign in to the app or website with your email and password.
3. Search for Love Island — type it into the search bar or browse the Hub section to find the dedicated Love Island series page.
4. Check tonight's episode — if it has aired, the new episode appears on the series page. If it has not started yet tonight, the page shows the scheduled broadcast time.
5. Watch live or on demand — tap any episode to stream it. You can also watch ITV2 live within the app while the episode is currently broadcasting.

ITVX is free and ad-supported. An optional ITVX Premium subscription removes ads, but it is not required to watch Love Island. The entire back catalogue of past Love Island UK series is also available on ITVX for free, so you can binge earlier seasons at any time.

Note: ITVX is geo-restricted to viewers in the United Kingdom. If you are outside the UK, you will need a VPN connected to a UK server to access it, or look for the series on an international platform such as BritBox, where Love Island UK may be available with a short delay after UK broadcast.

Love Island USA: Peacock Schedule and Access

Love Island USA is the American version of the franchise and airs exclusively on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service. Unlike the UK version, Love Island USA is a Peacock Original and does not air on traditional broadcast television — Peacock is the only place to watch it in the United States.

• New episode nights: Monday through Friday during the active season
• Season timing: Typically premieres in June and runs through August
• Release time: New episodes typically become available at 9:00 PM ET
• Subscription required: Peacock Premium at $7.99 per month, or Peacock Premium Plus at $13.99 per month for ad-free viewing

To check if Love Island USA is on tonight, open the Peacock app and navigate to the Love Island USA series page. The app often labels new episodes as New Tonight on the homepage when a fresh episode is ready. If no episode is listed for tonight, the show may be on a weekly break or between seasons.

Peacock is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, and via web browser at peacocktv.com. You can sign up for Peacock directly through any of these platforms.

How to Set Up Episode Notifications So You Never Miss a Show

Setting up notifications means your phone tells you when Love Island is on, rather than you having to check manually each evening. Here is how to do it on each platform:

On ITVX — Love Island UK

1. Open the ITVX app and go to the Love Island series page.
2. Tap the bell icon or the Add Reminder button near the episode or series title.
3. ITVX will send a push notification to your device when a new episode becomes available to stream.
4. Make sure push notifications are enabled for the ITVX app in your phone's Settings under Notifications — if notifications are blocked at the system level, the in-app reminder will not reach you.

On Peacock — Love Island USA

1. Open the Peacock app and navigate to the Love Island USA series page.
2. Tap Follow on the show — this subscribes you to alerts for new episode drops and season premieres.
3. Ensure push notifications are enabled for Peacock in your device's system settings under Notifications.

You can also set a recurring manual reminder. Love Island airs at a consistent time — 9 PM GMT for the UK version and approximately 9 PM ET for the US version — so adding a weeknight calendar event on your phone is a reliable backup. Set it 15 minutes before the show so you have time to settle in before it starts.

What to Watch When Love Island Is on a Break

Love Island takes scheduled breaks and there are stretches each year when no new episodes are airing. Here is what to expect:

• Between summer and winter series (UK): From around mid-August to late January there are typically no new Love Island UK episodes. The winter edition, if commissioned, fills part of this gap.
• UK bank holidays and major events: ITV occasionally moves or skips episodes around sporting finals or national events. Check the ITVX schedule for confirmed dates during those periods.
• Love Island USA off-season: Outside of the June-to-August season, Peacock does not release new Love Island USA content on a regular schedule.

While waiting for new episodes, here are ways to stay in the Love Island universe:

• Watch past series on ITVX — all UK series are available free and in full
• Stream Love Island: Aftersun on ITVX — the companion talk show that aired during the series, featuring behind-the-scenes discussion and celebrity commentary
• Follow the official Love Island Instagram and social accounts for cast updates and announcements about the next series premiere date
• Watch Love Island Games on Peacock, a spin-off that features contestants from multiple international versions competing together
• Watch Love Island Australia on 9Now if you want a version that may be airing during the UK or US off-season

Watching Love Island Outside the UK and US

Love Island has international broadcast deals that vary by country. Here is where to find the series by region:

• Australia: Love Island Australia airs on Channel 9 and streams free on 9Now.
• Canada: Love Island UK episodes are available on Crave, typically with a short delay after UK broadcast.
• Germany: Love Island Deutschland streams on RTL+.
• New Zealand: Love Island UK is available on ThreeNow.
• Other countries: Search your local TV guide or streaming service directory for Love Island to find the official broadcaster in your region.

If you are traveling abroad and want to access the version from your home country — for example, watching ITVX while on holiday outside the UK — a reputable VPN service will let you connect to a server in your home country and access your usual streaming library. Choose a VPN that is known to work with streaming platforms, as many services actively block data-centre IP addresses. Free VPNs are often too slow for reliable HD video, so a paid VPN is the more practical choice for regular viewing.

For the most accurate and up-to-date broadcast information in any country, check the official broadcaster's website or social media channels, as schedules and platform deals can change between seasons.