The best live sport on TV this week: 10 to 17 June

The summer sporting calendar is in full swing and there’s another packed week of live action to enjoy on Virgin TV.

The headline event is the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the biggest manufacturers in endurance racing battle for glory around the Circuit de la Sarthe. Practice and qualifying begin this week before the race itself gets under way on Saturday afternoon.

Tennis switches from clay to grass as the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club continue in west London. The women’s WTA 500 event reaches its conclusion this weekend before the men’s ATP 500 tournament begins on Monday, providing the perfect build-up to Wimbledon.

There’s also elite athletics from the Diamond League, cycling from across Europe, rugby union and rugby league, plus plenty more to keep sports fans entertained throughout the week.

Scroll down for our picks of the best live sport on Virgin TV from Wednesday 10 June to Wednesday 17 June.

Pick of the day
Motorsport: 24 Hours of Le Mans – Qualifying
5.45pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

The greatest endurance race in the world moves into competitive mode as qualifying begins at Le Mans. Hypercar manufacturers including Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, Cadillac and Peugeot will all be looking to secure a strong grid position ahead of Saturday’s race. While outright victory is decided over 24 gruelling hours, every second counts when it comes to track position.

What else to watch:

• Tennis: HSBC Championships (WTA 500)
  1pm, BBC Two (CH 102)

• Cricket: England Women international cricket
  2.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Cycling: UCI World Tour racing
  2:15pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Baseball: MLB live coverage
  11pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Pick of the dayAthletics: Diamond League Oslo
7pm, BBC Three HD (CH107)

The Diamond League arrives in Oslo for one of the most historic meetings on the athletics calendar. Norway’s home stars will attract huge support, while many of Britain’s leading athletes continue their preparations for a summer packed with major championships. The famous Bislett Stadium has produced countless memorable moments and another fast night is expected.

What else to watch:

• Motorsport: Le Mans Hyperpole sessions
  7pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH523)

• Tennis: HSBC Championships (WTA 500)
  1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Rugby League: Super League coverage
  7.30pm, Sky Sports+ (CH 504)

• Golf: DP World Tour action
  12pm, Sky Sports Golf (CH 506)

Pick of the day
Tennis: HSBC Championships (WTA 500) – Quarter-finals
From 1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

As Wimbledon edges ever closer, the Queen’s draw reaches the business end. The return of top-level women’s tennis to Queen’s has been one of the stories of the grass-court season, and the quarter-finals promise a fascinating afternoon of action. With ranking points, confidence and momentum all at stake, expect a fiercely competitive day on the lawns of west London.

What else to watch:

• Motorsport: Le Mans practice sessions
  11am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

• Cricket: Domestic T20 Cricket
  6.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Golf: DP World Tour, Round 2
  12pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

• Baseball: MLB Live coverage
  11pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Pick of the day
Motorsport: 24 Hours of Le Mans
3pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

There is nothing quite like Le Mans. More than 300,000 fans descend on northern France every year to witness motorsport’s ultimate endurance challenge. The 94th running of the race begins on Saturday afternoon, with Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, Cadillac and Peugeot among the manufacturers battling for outright honours. Drivers, teams and machines will be pushed to their limits as they tackle a full day and night of racing.

What else to watch:

• Tennis: HSBC Championships (WTA 500) – Semi-finals
  1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Rugby Union: Premiership Rugby coverage
  From 3pm, TNT Sports Channels (CH 521-524)

• Golf: DP World Tour, Round 3
  12pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

Pick of the day
Tennis: HSBC Championships (WTA 500) – Women's Singles Final
2pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

The first major grass-court title of the British summer will be decided at Queen’s Club. With Wimbledon now just around the corner, every contender wants to send a message to the rest of the field. Historically, strong performances here have often translated into deep runs at SW19, making this one of the most significant tournaments of the grass-court season.

What else to watch:

• Motorsport: 24 Hours of Le Mans – Finish
  2pm, TNT Sports channels (CH 521–524)

• Rugby: Rugby union coverage
  From 3pm, TNT Sports channels (CH 521–524)

• Golf: DP World Tour, Final Round
  12pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

Pick of the day
Tennis: HSBC Championships (ATP 500) – First Round
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

The spotlight switches to the men's event as the second week of the HSBC Championships gets under way at Queen’s Club. Traditionally one of the most important Wimbledon warm-up tournaments, the event has attracted many of the biggest names in men’s tennis and offers an early indication of who may thrive on grass this summer.

What else to watch:

• Cycling: UCI World Tour
  2pm, TNT Sports TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

• NRL rugby league
  Sky Sports Action HD (CH 510)

• Cricket: County Championship coverage
  11am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

Pick of the day
Tennis: HSBC Championships (ATP 500) – Second Round
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)
The opening rounds continue at Queen’s as players look to find rhythm and confidence on grass. The quick surface rewards aggressive shot-making and intelligent serving, making Queen’s one of the most entertaining stops on the tennis calendar.

What else to watch:

• Cricket: Domestic cricket coverage
  6.30pm Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Rugby league coverage
  7.30pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 504)

• Cycling: UCI World Tour
  2pm, TNT Sports channels (CH 521–524)

Pick of the day
Tennis: HSBC Championships (ATP 500) – Second Round
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

The draw begins to take shape as the ATP 500 event reaches the second round. With Wimbledon only weeks away, players will be eager to build momentum on grass and establish themselves as contenders for the summer’s biggest title. By this stage, many of the leading seeds will be in action, adding further intrigue as the tournament builds towards the latter stages.

What else to watch:

• Cycling: UCI World Tour racing
  2pm, TNT Sports channels (CH 521–524)

• Tennis highlights
  8pm, BBC iPlayer (Apps > BBC iPlayer)

• Cricket: County Championship coverage
  11am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

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