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Live sport on TV this week: 14 to 21 January

Premier League and UEFA Champions League football returns plus there’s Australian Open tennis, Women’s Premier League cricket, winter sports and much more on Virgin TV this week

By Chris Miller, Feature Writer

Published
14 January 2026

If the miserable British weather’s making you glum, think of it this way – it’s perfect conditions for staying in and watching a ton of live sport on Virgin TV! This week (Wednesday 14 to Wednesday 21 January) you can enjoy Australian Open tennis, Premier League and UEFA Champions League football, the Africa Cup of Nations final, snooker’s Masters, two big darts tournaments, T20 cricket, the NFL play-offs, winter sports and much more. Read on to see the full week’s guide plus our picks every day.

And there’s good news for sports fans. All Virgin TV viewers now have access to Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553) at no extra cost, bringing you superb rugby union action including matches from the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup and the United Rugby Championship, as well as games from France, the US and Japan. And all Sky Sports subscribers on Virgin TV now have Sky Sports in high definition as standard, giving you an improved picture and an all-round better viewing experience.

If you want to know what’s coming up on the box sport-wise, read on below, and don’t forget to bookmark this page for your weekly sporting updates.


Wednesday 14 January

Tennis: ATP/WTA Tour – Adelaide International
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – Calgary Flames @ Columbus Blue Jackets
12am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Basketball: NBA – San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder
1am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 518)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Edmonton Oilers @ Nashville Predators
1am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – Portland Trail Blazers @ Golden State Warriors
4am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 518)

Cricket: India v New Zealand – 2nd Men’s ODI
7.45am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat
8.10am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Tennis: Australian Open – Million Dollar One-Point Slam
8.30am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10.30am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
11.15am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Snooker: Masters – Round 1
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Women’s Relay
1.15pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Delhi Capitals v UP Warriorz
1.50pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Winter Sports: Snowboard World Cup – Men’s + Women’s Parallel Slalom
2.45pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Cricket: SA20 – Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final: Sénégal v Egypt
4.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Southern Section – Northampton Town v Walsall
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

Pick of the day
Snooker: Masters – Round 1
7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)
He may not be the top seed but he’s always the biggest draw: Ronnie O’Sullivan meets Australia’s Neil Robertson in this first-round tie at Alexandra Palace.

Football: EFL Cup Semi-final 1st Leg – Chelsea v Arsenal
7pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: Scottish Premiership – Falkirk v Celtic
7.15pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Football: Bundesliga – Köln v Bayern Munich
7.20pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations Semi-final: Nigeria v Morocco
7.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Football: Copa Del Rey Round Of 16 – Albacete v Real Madrid
7.55pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Snooker: Masters – Round 1
9pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107)

Tennis: ATP Tour – ASB Classic, Auckland
10.30pm, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Thursday 15 January

Tennis: ATP/WTA Tour – Adelaide International
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – Seattle Kraken @ New Jersey Devils
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Vegas Golden Knights @ Los Angeles Kings
3am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Golf: European Tour – Dubai Invitational, Round 1
7.30am, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers
8.10am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10.30am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
11.45am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: Ski Mountaineering World Cup – Sprint
12pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Snooker: Masters – Quarter-final
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Men’s Relay
1.15pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Mumbai Indians v UP Warriorz
1.50pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Cricket: SA20 – Pretoria Capitals v Paarl Royals
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Pick of the day
Darts: World Series Of Darts – Bahrain Masters
4pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)
Eight of the PDC’s elite including Luke Littler take on the best Asian players as the 2026 darts calendar gets under way at the Bahrain International motor racing circuit.

Golf: PGA Tour – Hawaii Open, Round 1
5pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Ice Hockey: SHL – Djurgårdens v Växjö Lakers
5.55pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – Memphis Grizzlies @ Orlando Magic
6.30pm, Apps > Prime Video

Snooker: Masters – Quarter-final
7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: Women’s FA Cup Round 4 – West Bromwich Albion v Everton
7pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Winter Sports: European Figure Skating Championships – Pairs Free Skating
7pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Serie A – Como v AC Milan
7.30pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Copa Del Rey Round Of 16 – Racing Santander v Barcelona
7.55pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Snooker: Masters – Quarter-final
9pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107)

Friday 16 January

Tennis: ATP/WTA Tour – Adelaide International
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – San José Sharks @ Washington Capitals
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – Oklahoma City Thunder @ Houston Rockets
12am, Apps > Prime Video

Ice Hockey: NHL – Toronto Maple Leafs @ Vegas Golden Knights
2.30am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Basketball: NBA – New York Knicks @ Golden State Warriors
3am, Apps > Prime Video

Football: Women’s A-League – Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets
5.45am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Men’s HS137
7am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Golf: European Tour – Dubai Invitational, Round 2
7.30am, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Football: Women’s A-League – Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
8am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Women’s HS106
8am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder
8.10am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Football: Men’s A-League – Melbourne City v Auckland
8.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Men’s Skeleton
8.30am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Men’s Skeleton
10.15am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: Men’s A-League – Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar
10.45am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Super-G
11.15am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: UEFA Conference League – Knockout Round Live Draw
12pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Skeleton
12pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
12pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: European Figure Skating Championships – Ice Dance Rhythm
12.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Snooker: Masters – Quarter-final
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Women’s Sprint
1.15pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Horse Racing: Live From Windsor
1.30pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Skeleton
1.45pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Giants
1.50pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Cricket: SA20 – MI Cape Town v Sunrisers Eastern Cape
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Darts: World Series Of Darts – Bahrain Masters
4pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

Golf: PGA Tour – Hawaii Open, Round 2
5pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Winter Sports: European Figure Skating Championships – Women’s Free Skating
6pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Snooker: Masters – Quarter-final
7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Pick of the day
Football: Women’s FA Cup Round 4 – Newcastle United v West Ham United
7pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)
WSL2 side Newcastle, packed with experience including England internationals like Jordan Nobbs and Demi Stokes, will fancy their chances at home to top-flight strugglers West Ham.

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 2 – Bath v Edinburgh
7pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Football: Scottish Cup Round 4 – Rangers v Annan Athletic
7.15pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Football: Bundesliga – Werder Bremen v Eintracht Frankfurt
7.20pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Rugby Union: Men’s Scottish Premiership – Melrose v Selkirk
7.30pm, BBC Alba (CH 161) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: EFL Championship – West Bromwich Albion v Middlesbrough
7.30pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: Northern Irish Premiership – Linfield v Larne
7.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup Pool 2 – Dragons v Newcastle Red Bulls
7.50pm, S4C HD (CH 104/164) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 4 – Pau v Bulls
7.55pm, Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Snooker: Masters – Quarter-final
8pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107)

Saturday 17 January

Ice Hockey: NHL – Florida Panthers @ Carolina Hurricanes
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Tennis: ATP/WTA Tour – Adelaide International
12.30am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
12.30am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – Nashville Predators @ Colorado Avalanche
2am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: Japan Rugby One – Saitama Wild Knights v Yokohama Eagles
3am, Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Sailing: Perth SailGP – Day 1
5am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Rugby Union: Japan Rugby One – Tokyo Sungoliath v Mie Heat
5.05am, Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Football: Women’s A-League – Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
5.45am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades
6am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Men’s HS137
6am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Men’s A-League – Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets
6am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: Men’s A-League – Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur
7am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Golf: European Tour – Dubai Invitational, Round 3
7.30am, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Women’s HS106
8am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Men’s A-League – Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
8.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Monobob
9am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars
9.15am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
9.30am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Women’s Downhill
9.30am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – UP Warriorz v Mumbai Indians
10am, Sky Sports+

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Women’s 5km Gundersen
10.30am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Monobob
10.30am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: Premier League – Manchester United v Manchester City
11am, Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 502)

Football: EFL Championship – Coventry City v Leicester City
11am, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Cricket: SA20 – Durban’s Super Giants v Paarl Royals
11am, Sky Sports+ + 12.30pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Men’s 10km Gundersen
11.15am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
11.30am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Football: Women’s FA Cup Round 4 – Sunderland v London City Lionesses
11.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Men’s Downhill
11.30am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Scottish Cup Round 3 – Dunfermline Athletic v Hibernian
12pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: EFL Championship – Ipswich Town v Blackburn Rovers
12.25pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Watford v Millwall
12.25pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL League One – Bradford City v Cardiff City
12.25pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL League One – Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers
12.25pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL League Two – Chesterfield v Bromley
12.25pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL League Two – Tranmere Rovers v Walsall
12.25pm, Sky Sports+

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 1 – Sharks v Clermont Auvergne
12.30pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Snooker: Masters – Semi-final
12.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522) + 1pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup Pool 3 – Ulster v Stade Français
12.45pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Two-Man Bob
1pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Rugby Union: Celtic Challenge – Gwalia Lightning v Edinburgh
1pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Horse Racing: Live From Ascot
1.15pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Men’s Sprint
1.30pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru
1.50pm, Sky Sports+

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Two-Man Bob
2.30pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 3 – Stormers v Leicester Tigers
3pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 3 – Bayonne v Leinster
3pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Winter Sports: Luge World Cup – Women’s Singles
3.15pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: SA20 – Joburg Super Kings v Pretoria Capitals
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Cross-Country Skiing World Cup – Men’s + Women’s Sprint Freestyle
3.30pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations – 3rd Place Play-off
3.50pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Snooker: Masters – Semi-final
4.30pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Football: Premier League – Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
4.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

Football: EFL Championship – Swansea City v Birmingham City
5pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 2 – Munster v Castres
5.15pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 1 – Toulouse v Sale Sharks
5.15pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Football: Bundesliga – RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich
5.20pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Winter Sports: European Figure Skating Championships – Ice Dance Free
6.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Snooker: Masters – Semi-final
6.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522) + 7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Golf: PGA Tour – Hawaii Open, Round 3
7pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Football: Serie A – Cagliari v Juventus
7.30pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup Pool 1 – Ospreys v Montpellier
7.45pm, S4C HD (CH 104/164) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Scottish Cup Round 4 – Heart Of Midlothian v Falkirk
7.45pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Pick of the day
Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 2 – Gloucester v Toulon
7.45pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)
Gloucester need to bounce back from their defeat against Edinburgh if they’re going to make it through to the Champions Cup knockout stages – a victory at Kingsholm is essential.

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup Pool 1 – Connacht v Montauban
7.45pm, Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Football: NFL AFC Divisional Play-off – Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos
9pm, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Basketball: NBA – Utah Jazz @ Dallas Mavericks
10pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508) 

Sunday 18 January

Ice Hockey: NHL – Florida Panthers @ Washington Capitals
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Pick of the day
Tennis: Australian Open
12.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523) + TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)
Melbourne hosts the first Grand Slam event of the tennis year and some big names will be in action as the men’s and women’s singles begin, with coverage going through to lunchtime on TNT Sports.

Football: NFL NFC Divisional Play-off – San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
1am, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Men’s HS137
1.45am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks
3am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Sailing: Perth SailGP – Day 2
5am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Men’s A-League – Sydney v Wellington Phoenix
6am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Tennis: Australian Open
7am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Golf: European Tour – Dubai Invitational, Round 4
7.30am, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers
8.10am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Slalom Run 1
8.45am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Super-G
10.15am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Slalom Run 2
11.45am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Rugby Union: Celtic Challenge – Irish Wolfhounds v Brython Thunder
12pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
12.30pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 4 – Bristol Bears v Bordeaux-Bègles
12.30pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Snooker: Masters – Final
12.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522) + 1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup Pool 3 – Exeter Chiefs v Cardiff
12.45pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552) + Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Football: Premier League – Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
1pm, Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 502)

Cricket: India v New Zealand – 3rd Men’s ODI
1pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Cricket: SA20 – Sunrisers Eastern Cape v MI Cape Town
1.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Football: Women’s FA Cup Round 4 – Arsenal v Aston Villa
1.30pm, Channel 4 HD (CH 104) + TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Horse Racing: Live From Windsor
1.30pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

Football: Scottish Cup Round 3 – Aberdeen v Raith Rovers
2.15pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 4 – Northampton Saints v Scarlets
3pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 3 – La Rochelle v Harlequins
3pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Football: Scottish Women’s Premier League – Rangers v Hibernian
4pm, BBC Alba (CH 161) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Premier League – Aston Villa v Everton
4pm, Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 502)

Basketball: NBA – Orlando Magic @ Memphis Grizzlies
4.30pm, Apps > Prime Video

Football: Scottish Cup Round 4 – Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic
5.15pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup Pool 1 – Glasgow Warriors v Saracens
5.15pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations – Final
6.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Snooker: Masters – Final
6.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522) + 7pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Golf: PGA Tour – Hawaii Open, Round 4
7pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Football: NFL AFC Divisional Play-off – Houston Texans @ New England Patriots
7.30pm, 5 HD (CH 105) + Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Football: Serie A – AC Milan v Lecce
7.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: La Liga – Real Sociedad v Barcelona
8pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Ottawa Senators @ Detroit Red Wings
10pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Football: NFL NFC Divisional Play-off – Los Angeles Rams @ Chicago Bears
11.30pm, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Monday 19 January

Tennis: Australian Open
12.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523) + TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

Ice Hockey: NHL – St Louis Blues @ Edmonton Oilers
1am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Bowls: World Indoor Championships
10am, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10.45am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
12.15pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Bowls: World Indoor Championships
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Gujarat Giants v Royal Challengers Bengaluru
1.50pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Cricket: SA20 – Paarl Royals v Joburg Super Kings
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Darts: World Series Of Darts – Saudi Arabia Masters
4pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

Basketball: NBA – Milwaukee Bucks @ Atlanta Hawks
6pm, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

Pool: Ultimate Pool Women’s Champions League – Week 3
6pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Premier League – Brighton & Hove Albion v Bournemouth
7pm, Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 502)

Pick of the day
Basketball: NBA – Oklahoma City Thunder @ Cleveland Cavaliers
7.30pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)
A rare chance to see the NBA champions at a UK-friendly time. After a storming start, the Thunder’s form has been uncertain recently – can they get a win at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena?

Bowls: World Indoor Championships
7.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: La Liga – Elche v Sevilla
7.55pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Washington Capitals @ Colorado Avalanche
9pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – Dallas Mavericks @ New York Knicks
10pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Tuesday 20 January

Tennis: Australian Open
12.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523) + TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Minnesota Wild @ Toronto Maple Leafs
12.30am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons
1am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Cricket: Men’s T20 Super Smash – Northern Brave v Central Stags
4.45am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Women’s HS102
7.15am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Tennis: Australian Open
8.15am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: Big Bash League Qualifier – 1st v 2nd
8.25am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Giant Slalom Run 1
9.30am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10.30am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
12.15pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Giant Slalom Run 2
12.30pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Bowls: World Indoor Championships
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Pick of the day
Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians
1.50pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indians, aiming to secure their third WPL title, lost their opening match so they’ll need to pick up points against the Capitals in Vadodara.

Football: UEFA Champions League – Kairat v Club Brugge
3.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Darts: World Series Of Darts – Saudi Arabia Masters
4pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

Football: UEFA Champions League – Bodø/Glimt v Manchester City
5pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: UEFA Champions League – Inter Milan v Arsenal
6.30pm, Apps > Prime Video

Football: UEFA Champions League – Tottenham Hotspur v Borussia Dortmund
7pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

Football: EFL Championship – Wrexham v Leicester City
7.30pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: EFL Championship – Coventry City v Millwall
7.35pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Football: EFL League One – Stevenage v Bolton Wanderers
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Charlton Athletic v Derby County
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Ipswich Town v Bristol City
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Oxford United v Queens Park Rangers
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Preston North End v Hull City
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Sheffield Wednesday v Birmingham City
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Championship – West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City
7.40pm, Sky Sports+

Football: UEFA Champions League – Real Madrid v Monaco
7.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: UEFA Champions League – Sporting Lisbon v Paris Saint-Germain
8pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Golf: TGL – Jupiter Links v Los Angeles
11.55pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Wednesday 21 January

Tennis: Australian Open
12.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523) + TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Boston Bruins @ Dallas Stars
12.30am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – San Antonio Spurs @ Houston Rockets
1am, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

Basketball: NBA – Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
3am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Ice Hockey: NHL – New York Rangers @ Los Angeles Kings
3am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Women’s HS102
7.15am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Women’s A-League – Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United
8am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Cricket: Big Bash League Knockout – 3rd v 4th
8.25am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Tennis: Australian Open
8.45am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Bowls: World Indoor Championships
10am, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10.30am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Horse Racing: Live From Around The UK
12.30pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Bowls: World Indoor Championships
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102)

Cricket: India v New Zealand – 1st Men’s T20
1.15pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: SA20 Qualifier 1 – 1st v 2nd
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Football: UEFA Champions League – Galatasaray v Atlético Madrid
5.45pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: Women’s League Cup Semi-final – Manchester City v Chelsea
6.55pm, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Women’s League Cup Semi-final – Arsenal v Manchester United
6.55pm, Sky Sports+ + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Pick of the day
Football: UEFA Champions League – Marseille v Liverpool
7pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)
Three points would boost Liverpool’s chances of qualifying for the last 16 and avoiding a play-off – but Roberto De Zerbi’s side are just three points behind them and will want to beat the inconsistent Reds.

Football: UEFA Champions League – Newcastle United v PSV Eindhoven
7pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522) + TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

Football: UEFA Champions League – Chelsea v Pafos
7pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: EFL Championship – Stoke City v Middlesbrough
7.30pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: EFL Championship – Southampton v Sheffield United
7.35pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Football: EFL Championship – Watford v Portsmouth
7.40pm, Sky Sports+


Watch on the go

Virgin TV customers who subscribe to Sky Sports can watch on the go with the Sky Sports app. Not only will you be able to take your Sky packages with you, but you get in-depth sports coverage, as well as exclusive videos and interviews. On iPad and Android tablets you can also access Sky Sports’ cutting-edge second-screen functions. Download from the Apple app store for iPad or iPhone, or from Google Play.

You can also enjoy even more live sport than ever before thanks to Sky Sports+, available to all Sky Sports subscribers at no extra cost. For everything you need to know, click here

Upgrade to Sky Sports now

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Don’t have TNT Sports?

TNT Sports is available as an add-on at additional monthly cost. Login via your My Virgin Media account here and get all four TNT Sports channels in HD. If you’ve not registered for My Virgin Media or have forgotten your login details, just head over to myvirginmedia.com.

Subscribe to Premier Sports

Premier Sports 1 and Premier Sports 2 bring you football from Scotland, Spain, Italy and Germany, rugby union from the United Rugby Championship, European Champions Cup and France’s Top 14, NASCAR motor racing and more. To upgrade, press Apps > Subscriptions and follow the instructions.

Not heard about Virgin TV Go?

Don’t let anything get in between you and your essential viewing with Virgin TV Go. With loads of sport and Box Sets to try out, you’ll always be entertained wherever you are!

The app is available to all Virgin TV customers at no extra cost and is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows 10 and PC/Mac. Get downloading (from the links below) and you’ll be one step closer to watching what you want, when you want.

Download the Virgin TV Go app from the Apple app store

Download the Virgin TV Go app from Google Play

Download the Virgin TV Go app for Windows 10

How to watch Prime Video with Virgin TV

If you’re a Virgin Media customer with our Stream box, Virgin TV 360 or our V6 box (powered by TiVo®), get Prime Video direct on your telly once you’ve got a subscription to the service. Just sign up to Prime Video via the website, and you can log in on the box.

Prime Video is also fully integrated into our boxes, meaning you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after. Not only that, but 360 and Stream box customers can also voice search Prime Video shows with their remote.


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TV channels: Channels, content and features available depend on your chosen package. Channel line-ups and content are subject to change at any time and to regional variations.

HD: HD TV required to view HD channels. Number of inclusive HD channels depends on package.

ITV HD is subject to regional variation. ITV HD is not available where STV HD or UTV HD is available.

Premium channels (add-ons): 30 days’ notice required to remove premium channels/packs.

Sky Sports HD channels: Sky Sports HD channels £7 per month when subscribing to Sky Sports SD channels.

Sky Sports apps: Only available via the Sky Sports websites or apps (for selected iOS and Android mobiles and tablets) to customers who subscribe to these channels. UK only. Maximum 2 devices. Only available on iOS 8 and above, and Android 4.x. Selected content may not be available to view. Separate terms and conditions apply to the Sky Sports apps and websites.

TNT Sports can be taken as an add-on at additional monthly cost. Premium channels and upgrades must be kept for at least 30 days.

TV Go: Content available to view depends on TV package. Not all channels/content from relevant pack available. Live streaming and On Demand requires broadband/WiFi or 3G/4G access. UK only. Access via PC, Mac or TV Go App (selected iOS devices and Android™ devices only). Maximum 5 compatible devices per account can watch TV.

Amazon Prime Video: Amazon Prime subscription required at extra cost. 18+. Click here for T&Cs. 

Netflix: Netflix subscription required at extra cost.

Virgin TV 360 Box: Not available with full fibre. Minimum of M50 Fibre Broadband required for operation. Boxes require a HDMI cable to connect to your TV. Catch Up TV: Catch Up TV content available for seven days after broadcast.

Virgin Stream box: Virgin Media broadband required (min. 50 Mbps). Compatible with Hub 3 and above. Stream box requires an HDMI cable connected to TV. HD TV set and a Stream box connected with HDMI cables required for viewing HD channels. Number of inclusive HD channels depends on package. 4K compatible TV/device required to watch Ultra HD. Stream box and remote remain property of Virgin Media.

Flex: Virgin Media broadband required (min. 50 Mbps). Not available with other Virgin Media TV services. Compatible with Hub 3 and above. Stream box requires an HDMI cable connected to TV. HD TV set and a Stream box connected with HDMI cables required for viewing HD channels. Number of inclusive HD channels depends on package. 4K compatible TV/device required to watch Ultra HD. Stream box and remote remain property of Virgin Media. There is a £5 a month charge for Flex service, and a one-off activation fee of £35 may apply, along with charges & terms for each Flex entertainment subscription chosen. Some Flex subscriptions require 30 days’ notice to cancel. New Virgin Media broadband customers subject to 18 month contract and set up fees may apply. See full details. Not available with full fibre. Minimum of M50 Fibre Broadband required for operation. Boxes require a HDMI cable to connect to your TV. Catch Up TV: Catch Up TV content available for seven days after broadcast.