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Where to watch the best live sport this autumn: Live football, Ashes cricket, rugby and more on Virgin TV
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At this time of year the schedules are packed with brilliant live sport, from Premier League and Champions League football to Ashes cricket and rugby international. Don’t miss a moment with TNT Sports and Sky Sports
By Chris Miller, Feature Writer
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- 5 November 2025
Now that the clocks have gone back, autumn’s well and truly here. The evenings are darker, and we’re spending our lives scrutinising weather apps and then going out to dodge the rain they said wasn’t due for hours. But there’s an upside! And that’s the incredible amount of live sport coming your way on Virgin TV this autumn, with November looking particularly action-packed on TNT Sports and Sky Sports. So draw the curtains, switch on and get excited.
From the endless excitement and intrigue of the Premier League to the romance of the FA Cup (coming to TNT Sports for the first time), from the high-speed thrills of Formula One to the tactical battle of an Ashes Test cricket series, from the power players of the best international rugby union teams to the European football elites, this autumn you can sit back and enjoy the very finest live sport while enjoying warm radiators, hot drinks and all the other home comforts we all need at this time of year.
But if you do need to go out and about, you can follow all the live action on TNT Sports and Sky Sports wherever you are in the UK, if there’s WiFi, 3G or 4G. For TNT Sports, simply download the Virgin TV Go app, which is free to all Virgin TV customers and is compatible with Android and Apple devices, Windows 10 and PC/Mac. For Sky Sports, you need to download the free Sky Sports app, which is compatible with all the same systems.
If you’re thinking your telly could do with some more live sport on it, then have a look at our Sports TV Package deals to find the combination that’s perfect for you.
Here’s a more in-depth look at the live sport you can enjoy on Virgin TV this autumn, and for up-to-date broadcast details of all the live sport on TV, check out our full weekly guide to live sport.
Football: UEFA club competition
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TNT Sports brings you extensive live coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League this season, with a whopping 12 English and Scottish teams involved in the league stages of the three competitions. The great thing about these games is that not only do you get to follow the international fortunes of the British clubs, you also get to see the incredible players turning out at the elite continental footballing institutions, including the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and the reigning European champions, Paris St-Germain. We’re particularly excited to find out how Crystal Palace get on in their first ever European campaign. With games on Prime Video as well, here are the essential fixtures coming up.
UEFA Europa League: Midtjylland v Celtic
Thursday 6 November, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)
UEFA Europa League: Sturm Graz v Nottingham Forest
Thursday 6 November, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)
UEFA Europa League: Rangers v Roma
Thursday 6 November, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)
UEFA Europa League: Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv
Thursday 6 November, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)
UEFA Conference League: Crystal Palace v AZ Alkmaar
Thursday 6 November, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City v Bayer Leverkusen
Tuesday 25 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Champions League: Chelsea v Barcelona
Tuesday 25 November, Apps > Prime Video
UEFA Champions League: Marseille v Newcastle United
Tuesday 25 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain v Tottenham Hotspur
Wednesday 26 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Champions League: Liverpool v PSV Eindhoven
Wednesday 26 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Champions League: Arsenal v Bayern Munich
Wednesday 26 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Europa League: Feyenoord v Celtic
Thursday 27 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Europa League: Aston Villa v Young Boys
Thursday 27 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Europa League: Rangers v Braga
Thursday 27 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Europa League: Nottingham Forest v Malmö
Thursday 27 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Conference League: Strasbourg v Crystal Palace
Thursday 27 November, TNT Sports
UEFA Conference League: Aberdeen v Noah
Thursday 27 November, TNT Sports
Football: Premier League
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We’ve been gripped by Manchester City v Liverpool in the past couple of seasons as these two teams battled for the league title – and we’re no less excited about it now that they’ve shown themselves to be human with some inconsistent form. Which of these sides packed with incredible talent will take the points to keep the pressure on at the top? Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United is a re-run of May’s Europa League final; both had otherwise forgettable seasons but are improving, making this an intriguing fixture.
Other huge clashes this month include Premier League leaders Arsenal in action against London rivals Spurs and Chelsea. Don’t miss any of these massive matches on TNT Sports and Sky Sports.
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
Saturday 8 November, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)
Manchester City v Liverpool
Sunday 9 November, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Saturday 22 November, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 23 November, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)
Manchester United v Everton
Monday 24 November, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)
Chelsea v Arsenal
Sunday 30 November, Sky Sports Premier League/HD (CH 512/502)
Football: FA Cup
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This season, TNT Sports brings you live action from the FA Cup – the world’s oldest football competition and one that still has that special aura. After a thrilling first round proper when non-league clubs clashed with those from League One and Two, throwing up some unexpected results, the second round is at the start of December and there’s plenty of live action on TNT Sports over the whole weekend, with some games also on BBC TV. TNT Sports also now has the rights to the Women’s FA Cup (sharing with Channel 4 from the third round onwards) so you can follow that competition all the way to May’s final at Wembley too.
Women’s FA Cup, Round 2
Saturday 23 November, TNT Sports
FA Cup, Round 2
Friday 5 to Monday 8 December, TNT Sports
Rugby Union: Quilter Nations Series
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Every autumn, except for World Cup years, the best international men’s rugby union teams from around the world hop on planes to face off against northern Europe’s finest in a fiercely contested series of top-level matches. After a closely fought Six Nations in which England and Ireland both won four of their games but fell short of winning the championship, they’ll be keen to go up against quality opponents and measure their progress. England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are all in action throughout November, with New Zealand and South Africa offering the toughest tests.
The rugby cathedrals of the Millennium Stadium, Murrayfield and Twickenham host all their nations’ home games, while Ireland face the All Blacks in Chicago before returning to Dublin for matches against Japan, Australia and Fiji. TNT Sports has live and exclusive coverage of all the games in this series, so that’s your destination for top-class rugby action this autumn.
Ireland v Japan
Saturday 8 November, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)
Scotland v New Zealand
Saturday 8 November, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)
England v Fiji
Saturday 8 November, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)
Wales v Argentina
Sunday 9 November, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + S4C HD (CH 104/164)
England v New Zealand
Saturday 15 November, TNT Sports
Wales v Japan
Saturday 15 November, TNT Sports
Ireland v Australia
Saturday 15 November, TNT Sports
Scotland v Argentina
Sunday 16 November, TNT Sports
Wales v New Zealand
Saturday 22 November, TNT Sports
Ireland v South Africa
Saturday 22 November, TNT Sports
Scotland v Tonga
Sunday 23 November, TNT Sports
England v Argentina
Sunday 23 November, TNT Sports
Wales v South Africa
Saturday 29 November, TNT Sports
Cricket: The Ashes
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It’s simply the biggest rivalry in cricket. England and Australia rivals have been facing off in Test series since 1882 and their matches are the most fiercely contested not just in cricket, but in sport itself. The long-running duel has produced some incredible, memorable series, notably the 2005 England victory – the first English win for almost two decades – and the most recent series in 2023, which threw up a huge controversy about the Spirit of Cricket and ended in a 2-2 tie that frustrated both teams (although it meant Australia retained the Ashes trophy).
The upcoming series will be held in Australia and you can catch every ball live on TNT Sports, even if you might need a few strong coffees and an understanding boss given the time difference. Although the Aussies are always strong at home, injuries – including to captain Pat Cummins – and form difficulties have given England renewed hope that they might claim the Ashes away for the first time since the winter of 2010/11. When you’ve got all-time greats like Ben Stokes and Joe Root in your team, you know you have the talent to win. The first Test begins in Perth on 21 November and we can’t wait.
First Test, Perth
Friday 21 to Tuesday 23 November, TNT Sports
Second Test, Brisbane
Thursday 4 to Monday 8 December, TNT Sports
Third Test, Adelaide
Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 December, TNT Sports
Fourth Test, Melbourne
Boxing Day to Tuesday 30 December, TNT Sports
Fifth Test, Sydney
Sunday 4 to Thursday 8 January 2026, TNT Sports
Motorsport: Formula One
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We won’t lie: we thought it was all over. After 10 races of the 2025 F1 season, Oscar Piastri had won five Grand Prix races and established an impressive lead in the drivers’ championship. But his McLaren team-mate had other ideas. Slowly but surely, Britain’s Lando Norris reeled in the Australian driver and with a win in Mexico City, Norris sneaked into the top spot by just a single point. Equally formidable has been the comeback from four-time world champ Max Verstappen: after race victories in Italy, Azerbaijan and the USA, he’s got the top two in his sights – and we know what the Dutchman is capable of.
It all adds up to a supremely exciting run-in to the F1 Championship, with just four races to go. So which of these three superb drivers can hold their nerve and claim the title? Don’t miss a moment of the high-octane thrills on Sky Sports, which shows every minute of action from Grand Prix weekends live, from the first practice to the chequered flag.
São Paulo Grand Prix
Sunday 9 November, Sky Sports F1®/HD (CH 515/505)
Las Vegas Grand Prix
Saturday 22 November, Sky Sports F1®/HD (CH 515/505)
Qatar Grand Prix
Sunday 30 November, Sky Sports F1®/HD (CH 515/505)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Sunday 7 December, Sky Sports F1®/HD (CH 515/505)
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The app is available to all Virgin TV customers at no extra cost and is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows 10 and PC/Mac. Get downloading (from the links below) and you’ll be one step closer to watching what you want, when you want.
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