The only official way to watch Channel 4 without adverts is to subscribe to Channel 4+, the broadcaster's paid tier. It costs £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year, and removes adverts from on-demand content across the Channel 4 streaming platform.
Channel 4 offers two pricing options. The monthly plan is £3.99, which you can cancel at any time. The annual plan is £39.99 upfront, saving you around £7.89 compared to paying monthly for 12 months (12 x £3.99 = £47.88). Both prices are confirmed by Channel 4's official website and independently verified by Which? in their review of the service.
Channel 4+ also includes a free trial before billing begins. If you sign up and decide it is not for you, cancel before the trial ends or you will be charged automatically. The exact trial length is not publicly fixed, so check the current offer at sign-up.
Most of the time, yes. However, Channel 4's own FAQ is clear that rights restrictions apply to some content. As Channel 4 states officially: "Due to some rights restrictions some content will not be subject to the enhanced Channel 4+ functionality, and may still include adverts." This is relatively uncommon, but it does happen with certain licensed programmes where the broadcaster cannot strip advertising under the terms of the original deal.
If a specific show matters to you, the safest approach is to check whether it plays ad-free before committing to the annual plan.
If you watch Channel 4 content regularly, the annual plan at £39.99 is the better deal. The saving of roughly £7.89 over 12 months is modest, but it also removes the admin of monthly billing. If you only want to binge a specific series, the monthly plan at £3.99 is more flexible.
For context, £3.99 a month sits below the cost of most major streaming services in 2026, making Channel 4+ one of the cheaper ad-free options available in the UK.
No legitimate free route exists to watch Channel 4 content without adverts. Ad-blocking browser extensions can interfere with the Channel 4 streaming player, but Channel 4 actively works against this, and it is not a reliable or supported method. Using an ad blocker on a paid subscription is also against Channel 4's terms of service.
The free tier of the Channel 4 streaming platform remains ad-supported, as it always has been. Channel 4+ is the only sanctioned way to remove those adverts.
Go to channel4.com, create or log in to your Channel 4 account, and select Channel 4+ from the subscription options. You can also subscribe through Apple or Google's in-app purchase systems if you watch on a phone or tablet, though pricing through those platforms may vary slightly due to app store fees.
## Quotations > Due to some rights restrictions some content will not be subject to the enhanced Channel 4+ functionality, and may still > — Channel 4 (official FAQ) (https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/faqs/category/36/device_used/786?faqs=what%20is%20ad%20blockers) ## Frequently asked questions ### how much does Channel 4+ cost per month Channel 4+ costs £3.99 per month on a flexible plan you can cancel anytime. If you prefer to pay annually, it's £39.99 per year, which saves you approximately £7.89 compared to 12 monthly payments. ### can you watch Channel 4 without ads for free No, the only official way to watch Channel 4 without adverts is through a paid Channel 4+ subscription at £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year. Channel 4 does offer a free trial before charging begins, so you can test the service first. ### does Channel 4+ remove all adverts Channel 4+ removes adverts from most content, but due to rights restrictions on some licensed programmes, certain shows may still include adverts even with an active subscription. This is uncommon, but it does occur when the original broadcast deal prevents ad removal. ### is there a free trial for Channel 4+ Yes, Channel 4+ includes a free trial period before automatic billing begins. The exact trial length varies, so check the current offer when you sign up, and remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don't want to be charged. ### is Channel 4+ annual or monthly cheaper The annual plan at £39.99 is cheaper than paying monthly. Over 12 months, the monthly plan costs £47.88 (12 × £3.99), so the annual subscription saves you £7.89. ## Sources 1. [Channel 4+ | Sign up for your ad-free experience](https://www.channel4.com/plus) (www.channel4.com) 2. [C4: Channel 4’s catch-up TV service - Which?](https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/tv-providers-and-services/article/catch-up-tv/all-4-channel-4-s-catch-up-tv-service-aR7e08V2BOGF) (www.which.co.uk) 3. [Help - Frequently Asked Questions | Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/faqs/category/36/device_used/786?faqs=what%20is%20ad%20blockers) (www.channel4.com)