The 30 Best Kodi Builds for Streaming Sports, Live TV & Movies in 2025
Some Kodi users take advantage of builds to make the most of their experience with the software. We've narrowed down the best Kodi builds for movies, TV shows, live TV, sports and more, compiling them all into this comprehensive guide.
Written by Kit Copson (Writer, Briefing Editor)
Reviewed by Sandra Pattison (Writer, Editor)
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While Kodi add-ons (YouTube, Crackle, Pluto TV, etc.) are separate in nature, Kodi builds are like bundles of add-ons with aesthetics and user experiences that differ from the official Kodi interface. If you’re thinking about indulging in these unofficial plugins, you can learn more about the best Kodi builds in this dedicated guide.
To put this guide together, we researched the most popular Kodi builds and explored what users are saying about them. Then, we installed the builds to see for ourselves what they’re all about. Stay tuned to learn what we discovered.
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07/29/2024 Facts checked
Article rewritten to focus on the latest Kodi builds.
How to Choose Which Kodi Build to Use With Kodi 21 Omega, Kodi 20 Nexus and Kodi 19 Matrix
There are many unique Kodi builds, so choosing your favorite can be tricky. Here are some factors to bear in mind when deciding which build to use.
- Debrid compatibility: If you use Real-Debrid (or a similar service) to stream in higher quality, make sure the Kodi build you use is compatible with it.
- Version: Most builds are compatible with the latest Kodi version — Kodi 21 Omega — but if you’re running an older version, check if your chosen build will work with it. Some are still compatible with Kodi 20, 19, 18 and even 17 in some cases.
- Updates: Look at how often the developers update your chosen build as this contributes to an overall better experience.
- Ease of use: Some builds are clunky and confusing to navigate. Simpler designs that resemble the original Kodi media center in terms of navigation and settings are usually easier to get around. Estuary Switch is a good example of this.
- Community reviews: If you’re unsure about anything, hop on reddit to get a feel for what others are saying about your chosen build.
The Best Kodi Wizards for Movies & TV Shows
The builds that we mention in this roundup form parts of build collections called “wizards.” We’ll discuss those first before going into the individual builds.
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1. EzzerManz Wizard
a popular add-on and build hub.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 19, Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, family/kids content, adult content and more (varies by build)
- Wizard: EzzerMans Wizard
- Installation URL: http://ezzer-mac.com/repo
The EzzerMacs/EzzerMans repo is known for add-ons like Patriot and Asgard, but it’s also home to a wizard that’s full of builds, including Plutonium. These builds vary in terms of compatibility, ranging from Kodi 19 up to Kodi 21.
2. Chef Wizard
or Debrid-supported Diggz Xenon builds.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, music, sports, adult content
- Wizard: Chef Wizard
- Installation URL: https://diggz1.me/diggzrepo
If you plan to install the popular Diggz Xenon build (see the next section), the Chef Omega Wizard has both Debrid-supported and free versions.
3. cMaN Wizard
like Superman Omega and Torque.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, music, sports, kids content
- Wizard: cMaN and SG Builds GUI Wizard
- Installation URL: http://cmanbuilds.com/repo
4. Doomzday Wizard
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, music, sports, family/kids content, live content, adult content (varies by build)
- Wizard: Doomzday GUI Wizard
- Installation URL: https://doomzdayteam.github.io/doomzday
5. Grindhouse
themed builds like Pin Up, Retro, Horror and Jaws.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows
- Wizard: Grindhouse Wizard
- Installation URL: http://grindhousekodi.us/repo
6. Chains Build Wizard
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, live TV, family/kids content, adult content (varies by build)
- Wizard: Chains Build Wizard — The Crew
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
7. 7o9Wizard
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, documentaries, live TV
- Wizard: 7o9Wizard
- Installation URL: https://zaxxon709.github.io/repo
8. Misfit Mods Wizard
as well as a Misfit Mods lite version.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, music, kids content
- Wizard: Misfit Mods Wizard
- Installation URL: http://misfitmods.com/mmwiz/repo
The Best Kodi Builds for Free Movies & Streaming Links
Many Kodi builds have both Debrid-supported and free movie sections, though these can vary. Here are some of the most talked-about builds that let users watch movies via streaming links.
9. Diggz Xenon
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, music, adult content
- Wizard: Chef Wizard
- Installation URL: https://diggz1.me/diggzrepo
When we started our research, it quickly became apparent that Diggz Xenon is considered one of the best Kodi builds. Diggz Xenon is a hub for movies, TV shows, sports and more, so it’s got a bit of everything. The interface is also sleek and easy to navigate. Since it has both Debrid-supported and free sections, its users have some flexibility there.
10. Plutonium
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies & TV shows
- Wizard: EzzerMans Wizard
- Installation URL: http://ezzer-mac.com/repo
Plutonium is brought to you by the EzzerMans repository. Its add-ons — including the likes of Asgard, Shazam and Patriot — contain links to movies, TV shows and live TV. Some of these add-ons have content that you can stream only with a Real-Debrid account (or a similar service), but there’s free stuff, too.
11. Nova
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, family, live TV, sports, documentaries and more
- Wizard: Doomzday GUI Wizard
- Installation URL: https://doomzdayteam.github.io/doomzday
Nova is a Doomzday GUI Wizard build that offers content like free movies and TV shows in addition to Debrid-compatible 4K content (premium). It contains add-ons like Asgard, The Crew and Scrubs V2. Unlike some builds, it’s fairly straightforward to navigate.
12. XontriX
collection with both a free and Debrid-supported version.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, live content, kids content and more
- Wizard: The Crew Wizard
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
13. Estuary Switch
and the settings pages are the same as the official Kodi platform.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows
- Wizard: 7o9Wizard
- Installation URL: https://zaxxon709.github.io/repo
14. Green Monster
popular add-ons like The Crew, FEN and Umbrella.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, live content, kids content and more
- Wizard: The Crew Wizard
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
15. Superman Omega
blockbusters and a variety of other content types.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, music, sports, family/kids content, live content
- Wizard: cMaN and SG Builds GUI Wizard
- Installation URL: http://cmanbuilds.com/repo
16. Cosmic One
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, live content, family/kids content, one-click content
- Wizard: Chains Build Wizard — The Crew
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
17. Franks
that are compatible with Kodi 20 and 21.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, series, live TV
- Wizard: Chains Build Wizard/The Crew Wizard
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
18. CrewNique
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, IPTV, TV shows, sports
- Wizard: The Crew Wizard
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
The Best Kodi Builds for Sports & Live TV Channels
Most Kodi builds are multipurpose in nature, but some have a special focus. Here are some of the most popular sports and live TV builds.
19. Game On
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Sports
- Wizard: 7o9Wizard
- Installation URL: https://zaxxon709.github.io/repo
It can be tricky to track down Kodi builds that are entirely dedicated to sports, but Game On is an exception. Compatible with Kodi 21 Omega, this lightweight build is tucked away in the 7o9Wizard collection along with Estuary Switch, SERENity, OneFlix and more.
20. Aspire
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, IPTV, sports, kids content, adult content
- Wizard: Doomzday GUI Wizard
- Installation URL: https://doomzdayteam.github.io/doomzday
Aspire is a multipurpose Kodi build with add-ons like The Crew. It’s also home to sports add-ons, including Fights On Demand and Daddy Live. Its content selection is very diverse, ranging from live TV shows to adult content, as well as free and Debrid content.
Best Kodi Builds for Fire Stick
Fire TV doesn’t support Kodi, but some tech-savvy folks have figured out various methods for installing Kodi on Fire Stick devices, including via the Downloader app.
21. The Crew Wizard
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, IPTV, kids content and more (varies by build)
- Wizard: The Crew Wizard
- Installation URL: https://team-crew.github.io
Offered by Team Crew, The Crew Wizard is a collection of builds rather than a standalone one. It carries lightweight builds that are ideal for Fire Stick. The Crew Wizard’s builds include Green Monster, Sports Plus and XontriX. Magic Dragon and Galifrey are two popular add-ons found within some of those builds.
22. Misfit Mods Lite
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports, music, kids content
- Wizard: Misfit Mods Wizard
- Installation URL: http://misfitmods.com/mmwiz/repo
Fire Sticks are less powerful than computers and smartphones, so they tend to do better with lightweight builds. For Kodi users who like the Misfit Mods Wizard’s builds but want a lighter version, there’s Misfit Mods Lite.
The Best Kodi Adult Builds
23. The Red Wizard
adult content that must be enabled manually.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, live TV, family content, adult content (varies by build)
- Wizard: The Red Wizard
- Installation URL: https://repo.redwizard.xyz
The Red Wizard collection contains several builds — some are family-friendly and others contain adult content, like The Red Wizard full build. Each build type is clearly marked within the wizard and has instructions on how to enable adult content. The family-friendly builds don’t contain adult content.
The Best Kodi Builds for Real-Debrid
Real-Debrid is a service that lets you use high-quality streaming links with platforms like Kodi. Many Kodi builds contain individual add-ons that are compatible with Real-Debrid, including the following platforms:
24. OneFlix
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows
- Wizard: 7o9Wizard
- Installation URL: https://zaxxon709.github.io/repo
On its installation page, OneFlix is described as a “Netflix-style streaming service” build that’s Debrid-only. It’s listed in the “lite and minimal builds” category on the build menu, along with Estuary Switch and Game On. Notable add-ons include Ghost, AfFENity, Umbrella and SEREN.
25. SERENity
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows
- Wizard: 7o9Wizard
- Installation URL: https://zaxxon709.github.io/repo
Like the SEREN add-on, the SERENity build for movies and TV works only with a Debrid account. You can find it in the “minimal” builds categories of the 7o9Wizard. It’s a streaming service build for content from Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and more. Just a heads-up: computer mice aren’t supported, so Kodi enthusiasts will need to get clicky on the keyboard to use SERENity.
26. POVico
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 21
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows
- Wizard: 7o9Wizard
- Installation URL: https://zaxxon709.github.io/repo
The Best Kodi 20 Builds (Nexus)
If you’re running Kodi 20 (Nexus), you can still find builds that are compatible with it. Some wizards have whole sections dedicated to former Kodi versions, many of which have already been mentioned in this guide. Here’s another build that Nexus users can install:
27. Smokin
the Smokin build in the Doomzday wizard.
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (both build versions are available in the wizard)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, kids content, documentaries
- Wizard: Doomzday GUI Wizard
- Installation URL: https://doomzdayteam.github.io/doomzday
The Smokin build focuses on movies and TV shows, and it contains add-ons like Scrubs V2, Homelander and The Crew. Kodi users can find it in the Doomzday GUI Wizard, where there’s also a dedicated Kodi 21 (Omega) Smokin build version.
The Best Builds for Kodi 19 (Matrix)
Many developers are updating wizards to make sure they include builds for Kodi 21, the most recent Kodi version. However, some also keep their earlier versions available for installation.
28. DaButcher Wizard
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 19, Kodi 20, Kodi 21 (varies by build)
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, sports
- Wizard: DaB 19 Wizard
- Installation URL: http://dabutcher.org/repo
Some DaButcher builds — like Chameleon and DaBs Shield Build — are compatible with Kodi 19 and 20, though the developer has also added Kodi 21 versions of both builds. We checked out the Chameleon build and found add-ons like FEN, Shazam, The Crew and Asgard in its repertoire.
29. Badazz Matrix Wizard
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 19
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, kids content, sports
- Wizard: Badazz Matrix Wizard
- Installation URL: http://tinyurl.com/bmcrepo1
The Badazz Matrix Wizard — also known as “BMC” (Badazz Media Center) — is for builds that are compatible with Kodi 19, like The Buzz Build, Simply Horror and Dia de los Muertos. You need Kodi 19 to install these builds.
The Best Builds for Kodi 18 (Leia)
If you’re using Kodi 18 (Leia), your options are a bit more limited. Nevertheless, some builds continue to hang in there.
30. No Limits Magic Build
- Compatible Versions: Kodi 18
- Categories & Genres: Movies, TV shows, live TV, sports, music
- Wizard: No Limits Wizard
- Installation URL: https://www.nolimitswiz.appboxes.co
You can install No Limits Magic via the No Limits Wizard only if you have Kodi 18 as it’s not compatible with any later versions. Some of its add-ons include The Magic Dragon, YouTube and Rising Tides.
Discontinued Kodi Builds
Some Kodi builds are no longer supported, so here’s a heads-up on which ones are reportedly retired in case you’re thinking about installing one:
- Xanax
- Titanium
- Slamious
How to Install a Kodi Build
We’re not going to lie to you: There is a learning curve when it comes to using Kodi. The good news is that once you know your way around, installing add-ons and builds isn’t tricky — it just takes a bit of time. Here’s a step-by-step guide to installing builds on the Kodi software.
You can use only one Kodi build at a time. If you want to switch, you must look for the “settings” tab (this varies per build). Here you can find where to add a new source (if you’re also switching wizards) or install another build from the current wizard’s menu.
- Install Kodi
If you haven’t already done so, install Kodi on your device. It’s compatible with Windows, Linux, iOS, macOS, Android (including Android TV) and more.
- Find the Settings
Open Kodi and navigate to the “settings” cog in the top-left corner.
- Find the System Section
Once you’re in the settings, go to “system.”
- Enable Unknown Sources
Scroll down to “add-ons” and toggle on “unknown sources” to enable them.
- Open the File Manager
Go back to the settings (click “escape” on the keyboard) and click “file manager” in the top bar.
- Add the Source URL
Highlight “add source” and click “enter.” Then, click “none” to open up the URL bar. Enter the build’s installation URL (we’re using The Crew as an example) and click “OK.”
- Name the Source
Choose a name for the source, enter it in the name bar and click “OK.” When you return to the “add source” page, click “OK” again under the name bar.
- Go to the Add-Ons Section
Go back to the “settings” page and select “add-ons.”
- Select “Install From Zip File”
Scroll down to the “install from zip file” option and click on it.
- Install the Source File
Find the source in the list (in this case, we’re looking for The Crew) and open it. Select the source file, then click “OK.”
- Select “Install From Repository”
Once you’ve installed the zip file, go back and select “install from repository.”
- Select the Installed Repo
Choose the repo you installed. In this case, it’s The Crew.
- Go to the Program Add-Ons
Scroll down to the “program add-ons” section and open it.
- Select the Wizard for Your Build
Scroll down to the wizard containing your chosen build and open it.
- Install the Wizard
Click the “install” tab in the bottom-right corner.
- Enable Your Preferred Settings
Select any settings you want to enable and click “continue.”
- Ignore the Kodi Community Builds Message
When the following message pops up, click “ignore.” We’ll open the wizard to install the build in the next step.
- Open the Wizard
Open the newly installed wizard by clicking the “open” button.
- Find the Builds Menu
Scroll down to the “builds” menu. This may be labeled “builds” or “builds menu” depending on the wizard.
- Select the Build
Scroll down to select the build you want to install.
- Install the Build
Choose “fresh install” or “standard install.” The fresh install is for those who want to reset Kodi to its original settings before installing the build. Click “yes” when asked if you want to proceed with the installation.
Are Kodi Builds Legal?
Yes, the Kodi builds themselves are legal, and it’s fine to use builds and add-ons to stream licensedcontent. Examples of licensed content include the content you pay for on platforms like Netflix and legal free content on sites like Pluto TV. However, using Kodi builds and add-ons to stream unlicensed/pirated content may be illegal in your location.
Laws on streaming copyrighted content can vary by country, so check them out before you install and use third-party builds and add-ons.
Furthermore, if you plan to use a Kodi VPN to help protect your privacy (something we strongly recommend) and need some suggestions, ExpressVPN is the best and most secure provider for streaming. Check out our ExpressVPN review to learn more.
Final Thoughts
Some consider Kodi builds to be convenient, but other netizens don’t recommend them — many users find it easier to simply install individual add-ons. Also, bear in mind that your IP address is public when you use Kodi, meaning your data is open for hackers, snoopers and ISPs to see.
If you’re concerned about your privacy, don’t forget to install a reputable VPN like ExpressVPN before using Kodi. Do you use Kodi builds? If so, which one is your favorite and why? Drop us a comment below to let us know. Thanks for reading.
FAQ: Best Builds for Kodi
Diggz Xenon is the best Kodi build according to various sources. However, some prefer the simplicity of just installing individual add-ons instead of entire builds.
Every build is different and has a unique theme, so it depends on your preferred aesthetic, add-ons and content. Personally, we prefer the original Kodi media center with no added builds as we find it easiest to navigate.
Not always. Kodi builds are created by third parties instead of official sources, so some could have security and privacy issues. In addition, certain builds may link to unlicensed content, and it could be illegal to stream copyrighted content in your location.
Yes, many builds offer links to free movies. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be hard to distinguish between legal free content — such as what you’ll find on sites like Pluto TV — and illegal free content. Depending on the laws in your location, streaming copyrighted content could land you in hot water, so be careful and use a VPN.