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.

Football fans can look forward to England’s opening FIFA World Cup match against Croatia, while cricket’s biggest stars compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. There’s also international darts as the World Cup of Darts gets underway, plus world-class tennis from the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club.

Motorsport, which takes centre stage with the 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 underway 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.

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
5.30pm, 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
  9.50am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

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

• Baseball: MLB live coverage
  11.30pm, TNT Sports HD (CH 521)

Pick of the day Darts: World Cup
6pm, Sky Sports HD (CH 501)

The World Cup of Darts returns as the sport's biggest nations battle for international glory. England will be among the favourites, but with teams from across the globe competing in pairs, surprises are never far away. Expect drama, big checkouts and plenty of atmosphere as the tournament gets underway.

What else to watch:

• Motorsport: Le Mans Hyperpole sessions
  6.45pm, 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: PGA Tour action
  12pm, Sky Sports Golf (CH 506)

Pick of the day
Cricket: Women's T20 World Cup - England v Sri Lanka
5.30pm, Sky Sports HD (CH 501) and Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

England begin their Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka as they look to make a strong start in the race for global glory. With home expectations high and every group-stage match crucial, the pressure will be on from the very first ball.

What else to watch:

• Mountain Bike: WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series
  4pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

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

• 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
2pm, 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
  1.25pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Rugby Union: Premiership Rugby coverage
  From 2.30pm, TNT Sports 1 (CH 521)

• Golf: PGA Tour,
  12.45pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

Pick of the day
Cricket: Women's T20 World Cup - India v Pakistan
4pm, Sky Sports HD (CH 501) and Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

Few rivalries in sport can match India versus Pakistan. The neighbouring nations renew acquaintances on the world stage in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the Women's T20 World Cup, with pride, bragging rights and crucial tournament points all on the line.

What else to watch:

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

• Rugby: Premiership Women's
  1.30pm and 4.15pm, TNT Sports 1 (CH 521)

• Golf: PGA Tour
  12.45pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

• Tennis: HSBC Championship (WTA 500) - Women's Singles Final

  1.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

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:

• Pool: Champions League - Group Stage
  6pm, HBO Max

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: Women's T20 World Cup: New Zealand v Sri Lanka
  2pm Sky Sports HD (CH 501) and Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Snooker: Wuhan Open: Qualifying
  7pm, HBO Max

Pick of the day
Football: FIFA World Cup - England v Croatia
9pm, ITV 1 HD (CH 103), STV HD (CH 103) + Apps > ITVX and Apps > STV Player

England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign with a blockbuster clash against Croatia. Eight years on from the semi-final defeat that ended the Three Lions' hopes in 2018, Thomas Tuchel's side will be looking to make a winning start in Texas against one of international football's most resilient teams.

What else to watch:

• Cycling: Women's Cycling World Tour
  9am, TNT Sports 2 (CH 522)

• Cricket: England v New Zealand Test Match
  10am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Tennis: HSBC Championships (ATP 500) - Second Round
  9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

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