The best live sport on TV this week: 22 to 29 July

The sporting action doesn't let up this week, with Formula 1 heading to the Hungaroring for the Hungarian Grand Prix, The Hundred serving up another packed schedule of men's and women's cricket, and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games getting underway. There's also top-class darts, tennis, golf and more to enjoy throughout the week.

Whether you're watching the battle for pole position in Budapest, following Team England and the other Home Nations in Glasgow, or settling in for another thrilling evening of The Hundred, there's no shortage of live sport to keep you entertained.

Scroll down for the biggest sporting highlights from Wednesday 22 July to Wednesday 29 July in our guide to the best live sport on TV this week. And don't forget to bookmark this page for your weekly sporting picks on Virgin TV.

Pick of the day
Live The Hundred: Southern Brave v Welsh Fire
Women's - 2.45pm | Men's - 6.00pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

The Hundred continues with another exciting double-header as Southern Brave take on Welsh Fire in both the women's and men's competitions. With explosive batting, innovative bowling and a festival atmosphere, the 100-ball tournament has quickly become one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Whether you're a lifelong cricket fan or watching for the first time, this promises to be an entertaining evening of live action.

What else to watch

• Major League Baseball
  Live overnight coverage – TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Tour de France
  Daily stage highlights – TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Pick of the day
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
7pm, TNT Sports

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially begin with a spectacular Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro, welcoming more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories ahead of 11 days of world-class sporting action. Expect a celebration of Scottish culture, live music and unforgettable performances as the Games get underway in style.

While the medals will be decided from Friday onwards, Thursday's ceremony is the perfect way to kick off one of the biggest multi-sport events of the year and sets the stage for another memorable Commonwealth Games.

What else to watch:

• The Hundred: London Spirit v Manchester Originals (Women's)
  3pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: London Spirit v Manchester Originals (Men’s)
  6.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

Pick of the day
World Matchplay Darts Quarter Finals
Evening, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

The World Matchplay reaches the business end of the tournament as the remaining stars battle for a place in the semi-finals at Blackpool's iconic Winter Gardens. Widely regarded as one of the biggest events outside the PDC World Championship, the tournament has a history of producing unforgettable matches, nine-dart finishes and dramatic comebacks.

With the field narrowing and every leg carrying extra significance, expect a night of world-class arrows as the sport's biggest names look to keep their title hopes alive in one of darts' most prestigious competitions.

What else to watch:

• Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix First Practice + Second Practice
  12pm and 3.45pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 507)

• The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets (Women's)
  3pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix v Trent Rockets (Men’s)
  6:30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Commonwealth Games evening sessions
  TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Pick of the day
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying
2.15pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 507)

Qualifying at the Hungaroring is often one of the most important sessions of the weekend. Overtaking can be difficult, making grid position crucial when the lights go out on Sunday.

With the margins between the leading teams often measured in hundredths of a second, expect an intense battle for pole position.

What else to watch:

• The Hundred: SunRisers Leeds v Southern Brave (Women’s)
  11am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: SunRisers Leeds v Southern Brave (Men’s)
  2.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Welsh Fire v MI London (Women’s)
  2.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Welsh Fire v MI London (Men’s)
  6pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• UFC Fight Night
  5pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• World Matchplay Darts semi-finals
  Evening, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Commonwealth Games coverage
  TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Pick of the day
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
1.55pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 507)

It's race day in Budapest as the Formula 1 stars battle over 70 laps at one of the calendar's most demanding circuits. Strategy, tyre wear and perfectly timed pit stops often prove just as important as outright speed.

With championship points on the line before the summer break edges closer, every position could make a huge difference.

What else to watch:

• The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants v Birmingham Phoenix (Women’s)
  11am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants v Birmingham Phoenix (Men’s)
  2.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Trent Rockets v London Spirit (Women’s)
  2.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Trent Rockets v London Spirit (Men’s)
  6pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Women's World Matchplay Darts final
  Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Commonwealth Games gymnastics + netball
  TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• LIV Golf UK final round
  Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

Pick of the day
The Hundred: Southern Brave v MI London
From 2.45pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

The Hundred rolls into another busy week with both the women's and men's competitions delivering entertaining evening action. As the tournament begins to take shape, every victory becomes increasingly valuable.

The compact format means there is never long to wait for another boundary, wicket or momentum swing, making it perfect weekday viewing.

What else to watch:

• West Indies v Pakistan: First Test Day 3
  TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Major League Baseball
  TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Pick of the day
UEFA Champions League qualifying
From 5pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

European football begins to gather pace as the road to the UEFA Champions League group stage continues. Clubs from across the continent go head to head, with fixtures from Lincoln Red Imps v Mjällby, Dinamo Zagreb v FC Thun, NK Celje v Egnatia and Hearts v Sturm Graz all taking place as teams continue their qualification campaigns before the domestic season gets underway.

It's the first opportunity of the new campaign to watch teams chasing a place in Europe's biggest club competition.

What else to watch:

• The Hundred: Sunrisers Leeds v Manchester Super Giants (Women’s)
  3pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• The Hundred: Sunrisers Leeds v Manchester Super Giants (Men’s)
  6.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• West Indies v Pakistan: First Test Day 4
  2.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• ATP Washington Open
  From 4pm, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 508)

Pick of the day
The Hundred: Welsh Fire v Trent Rockets
11am and 3pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

The Hundred keeps the momentum going with another entertaining double-header as Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers meet in both the women's and men's competitions. With the tournament gathering pace, every point is becoming increasingly valuable as teams look to establish themselves in the early standings.

The fast-paced 100-ball format continues to deliver edge-of-your-seat entertainment, blending explosive batting, clever bowling and electric fielding into matches that rarely have a quiet moment.

What else to watch:

• MI London v London Spirit (Women’s)
  3pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• MI London v London Spirit (Men’s)
  6.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Live tennis from the ATP and WTA Tours
  Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 508)

• West Indies v Pakistan: First Test Day 5
  TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

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