The best live sport on TV this week: 24 June to 1 July

The summer of sport reaches another thrilling chapter this week. The FIFA World Cup is heating up this week as the knockout stages begin, Wimbledon returns with two weeks of drama at SW19, Formula 1 heads to the fast and furious Red Bull Ring in Austria, and England continue their quest for Women's T20 World Cup glory.

Scroll down for your highlights in the week ahead (Wednesday 24 June to Wednesday 1 July) in our guide to live sport on TV, with listings for every match from the FIFA World Cup in North America, including England and Scotland’s crucial final group stage matches. And don’t forget to bookmark this page for your weekly sporting picks on Virgin TV.

Pick of the day
FIFA World Cup Group C: Scotland v Brazil
11pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Scotland don’t get stages much bigger than this. A World Cup clash with five-time champions Brazil? Yeah, this is the kind of fixture you circle in red. Steve Clarke’s side will be right up for it – organised, hard-working and always dangerous from a set piece. With players like Scott McTominay stepping up when the lights are brightest, they’ve got every reason to believe.

Brazil, though, bring the full samba package. We’re talking flair, firepower and serious star quality, with the likes of Vinícius Júnior ready to light things up. It’s a meeting of grit versus glitz – and that’s exactly what makes it unmissable.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Group L: Panama v Croatia
  12am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group K: Colombia v DR Congo
  3am, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

• Group B: Switzerland v Canada
  8pm, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

• Group B: Bosnia Herzegovina v Qatar
  8pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

• Group C: Scotland v Brazil
  11pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group C: Morocco v Haiti
  11pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

What else to watch:

• Baseball: MLB – Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets
  12:10am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Baseball: MLB – Los Angeles Dodgers @ Minnesota Twins
  12:40am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Basketball: WNBA – New York Liberty @ Las Vegas Aces
  3am, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 510) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Tennis: ATP Tour – Homburg/Mallorca
  10:30am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 508)

• Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
  1pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

• Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup – England v West Indies
  6:30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Baseball: MLB – Cleveland Guardians @ Chicago White Sox
  7:10pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Baseball: MLB – New York Yankees @ Detroit Tigers
  11:40pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Pick of the day
Cricket: England v New Zealand – 3^rd Men’s Test, Day 1
10:15am, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501) + Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

The stage is set for a thrilling finale as England and New Zealand meet in the third and final Test of the series. After an enthralling second Test at The Oval, where Glenn Phillips lit up the contest with a magnificent first-innings century and England's Emilio Gay celebrated the first half-century of his Test career, the two sides now go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all showdown. With pride, momentum and the series on the line, expect high drama as the opening day unfolds in what promises to be a captivating Test match.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Group A: Czech Republic v Mexico
  2am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group A: South Africa v South Korea
  2am, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Group E: Ecuador v Germany
  9pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group E: Curacao v Ivory Coast
  9pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

What else to watch:

• Cricket: England v New Zealand – 3^rd Men’s Test, Day 1
  10:15am, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501) + Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Golf: Italian Open
  12:30pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506)

• Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup – India v Bangladesh
  2:30pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 504)

• Cricket: West Indies v Sri Lanka – 1^st Men’s Test, Day 1
  3pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

• Baseball: MLB – Seattle Mariners @ Pittsburgh Pirates
  5:30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup – South Africa v Netherlands
  6:30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• DTM Motorspot: Lausitzring Race 1 & 2
  4:30pm and 6:15pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 528)

Pick of the day
FIFA World Cup Group I: Norway v France
8pm, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

Norway have already shown they mean business at this World Cup, and when you’ve got Erling Haaland up top, you’re never out of a game. But France? They’re not here to make up the numbers. Packed with talent and guided by Didier Deschamps’ tournament smarts, they’ve hit the ground running and know exactly what it takes on this stage.

With both sides eyeing the top spot in Group I, it’s not just three points at stake – it’s a statement. This could be the game that shapes the group – and you won’t want to miss it.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Group F: Japan v Sweden
  12:00am, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Group F: Tunisia v Netherlands
  12:00am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group D: Turkiye v USA
  3am, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

• Group D: Paraguay v Australia
  3am, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

• Group I: Norway v France
  8pm, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

• Group I: Senegal v Iraq
  8pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

What else to watch:

• Cricket: England v New Zealand, 3^rd Men’s Test, Day 2
  11:00am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Formula 1: Austrian Grand Prix – Practice 1
  12:30pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 514)

• Cricket: Ireland v India, Men’s T20
  1:30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Cricket: West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1^st Men’s Test, Day 2
  3pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

• Formula 1: Austrian Grand Prix – Practice 2
  4pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 514)

• Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup – Sri Lanka v Scotland
  6:30pm, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501) + Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 511)

Pick of the day
FIFA World Cup – Group L: Panama v England
10pm, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

England have already shown plenty of attacking intent in this group, producing an exhilarating victory over Croatia before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana. With game-changers like Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in their ranks, they remain capable of producing a moment of magic at any time. Panama, though, won't make life easy.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Group H: Uruguay v Spain
  1am, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

• Group H: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia
  1am, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

• Group G: New Zealand v Belgium
  4am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group G: Egypt v Iran
  4am, BBC Two HD (CH 502)

• Group L: Panama v England
  10pm, ITV1 HD/STV HD (CH 103)

• Group L: Croatia v Ghana
  10pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

What else to watch:

• Baseball: MLB – New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox
  12:10am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Cricket: England v New Zealand – 3^rd Men’s Test, Day 3
  11am, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501) + Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

• Rugby Union: Barbarians v Wales
  2pm, S4C HD (CH 104)

• Formula 1: Austrian Grand Prix – Qualifying
  3pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 514) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• UFC: Fight Night – Fiziev v Torres
  5pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup – England v New Zealand
  6:30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

Pick of the day
FIFA World Cup – Group J: Jordan v Argentina
3am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

FIFA World Cup today:

• Group K: Colombia v Portugal
  12:30am, BBC One HD (CH 101)

• Group B: DR Congo v Uzbekistan
  12:30am, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Group J: Algeria v Austria
  3am, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

• Knockout stages: Group A runners-up v Group B runners-up
  6pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV1 HD (CH 103)

What else to watch:

• Cricket: England v New Zealand, 3^rd Men’s Test, Day 4
  11am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Formula 1: Austrian Grand Prix – Race
  2pm, Sky Sports F1 HD (CH 514) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Golf: Ladies PGA Tour
  7pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 506) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Boxing: de Los Santos v Valenzuela
  10:30pm, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 510) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

Pick of the day
Tennis: Wimbledon The Championships 2026 – Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles First Round
Coverage on BBC One HD (CH 101), BBC Two HD (CH 102) and BBC iPlayer

The wait is over for tennis fans as Wimbledon returns to SW19 for another fortnight of world-class action. From blockbuster Centre Court clashes to emerging stars looking to make their mark, the Championships always deliver unforgettable moments. With the sport's biggest names chasing Grand Slam glory on the famous grass courts, the opening week promises plenty of drama from the very first serve.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Knockout stages: Germany v Group A/B/C/D/F third place
  9:30pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

• Knockout stages: Group F winners v Group C runners-up
  6pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

• Knockout stages: Group C winners v Group F runners-up
  6pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

What else to watch:

• Baseball: MLB – New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox
  12:20am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Cricket: England v New Zealand, 3^rd Men’s Test, Day 5
  11am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505) + Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

• Horse Racing: UK Raceday Live
  1pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 512)

• Pool: Ultimate Pool Champions League – Week 3
  6pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Pick of the day
Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup Semi Final – TBD v TBD
2:30pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 504)

The Women's T20 World Cup enters its decisive stage as two of the tournament's semi-finalists go head-to-head for a place in the final. After weeks of fierce competition, the stakes could not be higher, with just one victory separating the teams from a shot at cricket's biggest prize. Expect high-pressure cricket, match-winning performances and plenty of drama as the race to become world champions gathers pace.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Knockout stages: Group I winners v Group C/D/F/G/H third place
  10pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

• Knockout stages: Group E runners up v Group I runners-up
  6pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

What else to watch:

• Baseball: MLB – Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Guardians
  12:10am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

• Tennis: Wimbledon – Gentlemen’s and Ladies Singles First Round
  Coverage on BBC One HD (CH 101), BBC Two HD (CH 102) and BBC iPlayer

• Cricket: Women’s T20 World Cup Semi Final – TBC v TBC
  2:30pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 504)

Pick of the day
Cricket: England v India, Men’s T20
5:30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

England v India in T20 cricket? It doesn’t get much bigger than this. When two of the game’s most explosive batting line-ups go head-to-head, you know you’re in for a night of serious fireworks. England will be looking to make home advantage count, bringing power, pace and plenty of confidence. But India? They’ve got depth for days – a side packed with match-winners who can take charge at any moment. Expect towering sixes, rapid scoring and momentum swinging every which way.

FIFA World Cup today:

• Knockout stages: Mexico v Group C/E/F/H/I third place
  2am, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

• Knockout stages: Group L winners v Group E/H/I/J/K third place
  5pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

• Knockout stages: Group G winners v Group A/E/H/I/J third place
  9pm, Channel TBA – BBC 1 HD (CH 101) or ITV 1 HD (CH 103)

What else to watch:

• Tennis: Wimbledon – Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Second Round + Gentlemen’s Doubles First Round
  BBC 1 HD (CH 101)

• Horse Racing: UK Raceday Live
  1pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 512)

• Cricket: England v India, Men’s T20
  5:30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 505)

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