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Live on Sky Sports this month: what to watch on Sky Sports in June and July 2026

From The Open and the British Grand Prix to England’s cricket clashes and World Matchplay Darts, Sky Sports has a packed schedule of live sport hitting your telly in June and July

By Virgin Media Edit

Published
10 June 2026

Summer sport is in full swing and Sky Sports has an incredible line-up of live action across June and July. Whether you're following England's cricket teams, watching Formula 1's European season, tuning in for golf's biggest championships or enjoying the drama of the Super League, there's something for every sports fan over the coming weeks.

From the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and England's white-ball series against India to The Open Championship, the British Grand Prix and the World Matchplay Darts, read on for your guide to the biggest live sport coming up on Sky Sports.

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Cricket

Cricket takes centre stage on Sky Sports this summer, with a packed schedule featuring major international contests, global tournaments and the best of the domestic game. England's men face New Zealand in a compelling Test series before renewing their rivalry with India in a blockbuster white-ball showdown, while the ICC Women's T20 World Cup brings the world's best players together in pursuit of silverware. Add in the Vitality Blast, The Hundred and England Women's home series against India, and cricket fans will be spoiled for choice throughout June and July.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup

England v Sri Lanka
Fri 12 Jun, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

India v Pakistan
Sun 14 Jun, 2pm, Sky Sports Cricket

England v Ireland
Tue 16 Jun, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

England v Scotland
Sat 20 Jun, 6pm, Sky Sports+

England v New Zealand
Sat 27 Jun, 6pm Sky Sports+

Semi-Final 1
Tue 30 Jun, 2pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

Semi-Final 2
Thu 2 Jul, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

Final
Sun 5 Jul, 2pm, Sky Sports Cricket

England v New Zealand Test Series

Second Test
17–21 Jun, daily from 10am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

Third Test
25–29 Jun, daily from 10am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

England v India

T20 Series

1st T20
Wed 1 Jul, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

2nd T20
Sat 4 Jul, 2pm, Sky Sports Cricket

3rd T20
Tue 7 Jul, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

4th T20
Thu 9 Jul, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

5th T20
Sat 11 Jul, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event

ODI Series

1st ODI
Tue 14 Jul, 12.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

2nd ODI
Thu 16 Jul, 12.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket

3rd ODI
Sun 19 Jul, 10.30am, Sky Sports Cricket

Vitality Blast and The Hundred

Key dates

Vitality Blast Quarter-Finals
Wed 15 Jul, 2.15pm and 6.15pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

Women's Finals Day
Fri 17 Jul, 10.45am, Sky Sports Cricket

Men's Finals Day
Sat 18 Jul, 10.30am, Sky Sports Cricket

The Hundred begins
Tue 21 Jul, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket

Motorsport: Formula One

Formula 1's European season reaches full throttle across June and July, with five race weekends packed into a thrilling seven-week spell. From the high-speed challenge of Austria and the glamour of Silverstone to the legendary circuits of Spa-Francorchamps and the Hungaroring, every session is live on Sky Sports F1.

Spanish Grand Prix

Practice 1
Fri 12 Jun, 12.30pm, Sky Sports F1

Practice 2
Fri 12 Jun, 4pm, Sky Sports F1

Qualifying
Sat 13 Jun, 3pm, Sky Sports F1

Race
Sun 14 Jun, 2pm, Sky Sports F1

Austrian Grand Prix

Practice 1
Fri 26 Jun, 12.30pm, Sky Sports F1

Practice 2
Fri 26 Jun, 4pm, Sky Sports F1

Qualifying
Sat 27 Jun, 3pm, Sky Sports F1

Race
Sun 28 Jun, 2pm, Sky Sports F1

British Grand Prix

Sprint
Sat 4 Jul, 12pm, Sky Sports F1

Qualifying
Sat 4 Jul, 4pm, Sky Sports F1

Race
Sun 5 Jul, 3pm, Sky Sports F1

Belgian Grand Prix
Practice 1
Fri 17 Jul, 12.30pm, Sky Sports F1

Practice 2
Fri 17 Jul, 4pm, Sky Sports F1

Qualifying
Sat 18 Jul, 3pm, Sky Sports F1

Race
Sun 19 Jul, 2pm, Sky Sports F1

Hungarian Grand Prix

Practice 1
Fri 24 Jul, 12.30pm, Sky Sports F1

Practice 2
Fri 24 Jul, 4pm, Sky Sports F1

Qualifying
Sat 25 Jul, 3pm, Sky Sports F1

Race
Sun 26 Jul, 2pm, Sky Sports F1

Golf

Some of golf's biggest tournaments take place during the summer months, and Sky Sports has every drive, approach and putt covered. The US Open and The Open Championship headline a stellar schedule that also includes the Genesis Scottish Open, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the Amundi Evian Championship and a host of PGA Tour and DP World Tour events. Whether you're following the game's biggest stars or discovering future champions, there's world-class golf on Sky Sports every week.

RBC Canadian Open

Thu 11 Jun, from 12pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
Fri 12 Jun, from 12pm, Sky Sports Golf
Sat 13 Jun, from 12.45pm, Sky Sports Golf
Sun 14 Jun, from 12.45pm, Sky Sports Golf

US Open

Thu 18 Jun, from 11.30am, Sky Sports Golf
Fri 19 Jun, from 11.30am, Sky Sports Golf
Sat 20 Jun, from 3pm, Sky Sports Golf
Sun 21 Jun, from 4pm, Sky Sports Golf

Travelers Championship

Thu 25 Jun, from 12.45pm, Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports+
Fri 26 Jun, from 12.45pm, Sky Sports+
Sat 27 Jun, from 7pm, Sky Sports+
Sun 28 Jun, from 1.45pm, Sky Sports Mix


KPMG Women's PGA Championship

Thu 25 Jun, from 5.30pm, Sky Sports Golf
Fri 26 Jun, from 5.30pm, Sky Sports Golf
Sat 27 Jun, from 5pm, Sky Sports Golf
Sun 28 Jun, from 4pm, Sky Sports Golf

Genesis Scottish Open

Thu 9 Jul, from 8.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
Fri 10 Jul, from 8.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
Sat 11 Jul, from 10am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
Sun 12 Jul, from 10am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf

The Open Championship

Round 1
Thu 16 Jul, 6.30am, Sky Sports Main Event

Round 2
Fri 17 Jul, 6.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf

Round 3
Sat 18 Jul, 9am, Sky Sports Golf

Final Round
Sun 19 Jul, 8am, Sky Sports Golf

ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open

Thu 23 Jul, from 9.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
Fri 24 Jul, from 9.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf
Sat 25 Jul, from 1pm, Sky Sports+
Sun 26 Jul, from 12pm, Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports+

Amundi Evian Championship

Thu 9 Jul, 11am, Sky Sports+
Fri 10 Jul, 11am, Sky Sports+
Sat 11 Jul, 9am, Sky Sports+
Sun 12 Jul, 9am, Sky Sports+

Rugby League

The Rugby League season enters a crucial phase during June and July as the race for the Super League play-offs intensifies. Alongside weekly domestic action, Sky Sports also brings viewers the drama of State of Origin, Australia's premier rugby league spectacle, as well as live NRL and matches from Down Under. With local derbies, title contenders and international stars all in action, it's a huge summer for rugby league fans.

Betfred Super League

St Helens v Warrington Wolves
Thu 11 Jun, 7.30pm, Sky Sports+

Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors
Fri 12 Jun, 7.30pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Warrington Wolves v Leeds Rhinos
Thu 18 Jun, 7.30pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Hull KR v Leigh Leopards
Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Hull FC v Wigan Warriors
Sat 27 Jun, 3pm, Sky Sports+

Bradford Bulls v St Helens
Sat 27 Jun, 8pm, Sky Sports+

Hull KR v Hull FC
Sat 4 Jul, 2.45pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves
Sat 4 Jul, 5.30pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Wakefield Trinity v Castleford Tigers
Sun 5 Jul, 12pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls
Sun 5 Jul, 2.45pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Wigan Warriors v St Helens
Sun 5 Jul, 5.30pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves
Fri 10 Jul, 8pm, Sky Sports+

Hull KR v Wakefield Trinity
Sat 11 Jul, 5.30pm, Sky Sports+

Catalans Dragons v Leeds Rhinos
Sat 11 Jul, 8pm, Sky Sports+

Warrington Wolves v Hull KR
Sat 18 Jul, 3pm, Sky Sports+

Hull FC v Leigh Leopards
Sat 18 Jul, 5.30pm, Sky Sports+

Hull FC v Hull KR
Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm, Sky Sports+

Wigan Warriors v St Helens
Fri 24 Jul, 7.30pm, Sky Sports+

Leigh Leopards v Warrington Wolves
Sat 25 Jul, 5.30pm, Sky Sports+

Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls
Sun 26 Jul, 3pm, Sky Sports+

Leigh Leopards v Wigan Warriors
Fri 31 Jul, 7.30pm, Sky Sports Action

State of Origin

Game II
Wed 17 Jun, 10am, Sky Sports Action

Game III
Wed 8 Jul, 10am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

NRL

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos
Thu 11 Jun, 10.50am, Sky Sports Action

New Zealand Warriors v Cronulla Sharks
Sat 13 Jun, 8.35am, Sky Sports Action

Gold Coast Titans v Penrith Panthers
Sat 20 Jun, 8.30am, Sky Sports Action

Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders
Sun 21 Jun, 7.05am, Sky Sports Action

Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks
Sun 21 Jun, 9.15am, Sky Sports Action

Rugby Union

Although the northern hemisphere season has concluded, there's still plenty of elite rugby union to enjoy as Super Rugby Pacific reaches its climax. Featuring some of the southern hemisphere's biggest clubs and best players, the semi-finals offer a glimpse of rugby at its most exciting, with a place in the final at stake.

Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Finals

Chiefs v Crusaders
Fri 12 Jun, 8.05am (Sky Sports+)

Hurricanes v Blues
Sat 13 Jun, 8.05am (Sky Sports+)

Tennis

The tennis season moves from the grass courts of Germany and the UK into a busy summer schedule packed with ATP and WTA Tour action. Sky Sports Tennis brings daily coverage from tournaments across Europe, featuring many of the world's biggest names as they continue their preparations for the hard-court swing later in the season.

ATP & WTA Tour

Stuttgart / Hertogenbosch
11–14 Jun, from 10am, Sky Sports Tennis

Halle / Berlin
15–21 Jun, from 10.30am, Sky Sports Tennis

Bad Homburg / Mallorca
22–29 Jun, from 10.30am, Sky Sports Tennis

Nordea Open / Swiss Open / Umag / Iasi Open
13–19 Jul, from 9.30am, Sky Sports Tennis

Hamburg / Prague / Estoril tournaments
20–26 Jul, from 12pm, Sky Sports Tennis

Darts

Summer is one of the busiest periods in the darts calendar, with two major televised tournaments taking centre stage. The World Cup of Darts sees nations battle for international glory, while the iconic World Matchplay returns to Blackpool's Winter Gardens for one of the sport's most prestigious events. With packed crowds, dramatic finishes and some of the biggest names in the game competing for silverware, darts fans are in for a treat.

World Cup of Darts

Live coverage
Thu 11 Jun, 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action
Fri 12 Jun, 11am and 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+
Sat 13 Jun, 12pm and 6pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+
Sun 14 Jun, 12pm and 6pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

World Matchplay

Live coverage
19–26 Jul, daily from 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Highlights

Opening Night
Sun 19 Jul, 7pm

Quarter-Finals
Thu 23 Jul, 7.30pm

Semi-Finals
Sat 25 Jul, 7.30pm

Final
Sun 26 Jul, 7.30pm

Netball

The Netball Super League season reaches its dramatic conclusion in June as the league's top teams battle for domestic supremacy. With both the Preliminary Final and Grand Final shown live, Sky Sports will be there for every decisive moment as this year's champions are crowned.

Netball Super League

Preliminary Final
Sat 13 Jun, 4pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Mix

Grand Final
Sat 20 Jun, 2.30pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Mix

WNBA

The WNBA season continues throughout the summer, with Sky Sports bringing live coverage of many of the league's biggest matchups. Featuring some of the sport's most recognisable stars and emerging talents, the competition continues to grow in popularity, and fans can catch regular overnight action from across the United States.

Sparks @ Storm
Thu 11 Jun, 3am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Aces @ Wings
Tue 16 Jun, 1am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Liberty @ Sky
Thu 18 Jun, 12.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Liberty @ Aces
Wed 24 Jun, 3am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Storm @ Sparks
Tue 7 Jul, 3am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Fever @ Sparks
Thu 9 Jul, 3am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Mercury @ Aces
Sat 11 Jul, 11pm, Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports+

Aces @ Tempo
Tue 21 Jul, 1am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Sun @ Fever
Thu 23 Jul, 12.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Dream @ Wings
Thu 30 Jul, 12.30am, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action

Boxing

Boxing fans can look forward to another big fight night live on Sky Sports as leading contenders step into the ring under the bright lights of Las Vegas. With world rankings, title opportunities and reputations on the line, expect an evening packed with high-stakes action.

Edwin De Los Santos v Jose Valenzuela II
Sun 28 Jun, 10.30pm, Sky Sports Action
Sun 28 Jun, 11.55pm, Sky Sports Main Event

Other Motorsport

Formula 1 may dominate the headlines, but Sky Sports' motorsport coverage extends far beyond the Grand Prix grid. IndyCar, Ferrari Challenge Europe, Porsche Supercup and British GT all feature during June and July, offering fans the chance to follow some of the world's most exciting racing series from both sides of the Atlantic.

IndyCar

Practice and qualifying
19–20 Jun, Sky Sports F1

Practice and qualifying
3–5 Jul, Sky Sports F1

Practice, qualifying and race weekend
18–19 Jul, Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Mix

Ferrari Challenge Europe
Thu 11 Jun, 5.45pm, Sky Sports F1
Sat 18 Jul, 9pm, Sky Sports F1
Sun 19 Jul, 6pm, Sky Sports F1

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