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Live sport on TV this week: 7 to 14 January

European Champions Cup rugby, Formula E motor racing, WSL football, T20 cricket and more on Virgin TV this week.

Football, rugby union, motor racing, cricket and much more – here’s your complete guide to live sport on Virgin TV this week

By Chris Miller, Feature Writer

Published
7 January 2026

It’s a new year, it could be a new you, but it’s the same packed schedule of thrilling live sport on Virgin TV. This week (Wednesday 7 to Wednesday 14 January) you can enjoy European Champions Cup rugby union, the third round of the FA Cup, the return of the Women’s Super League after its winter break, edge-of-the-seat motor racing in Formula E’s Mexico City ePrix, T20 cricket, the NFL play-offs and much more. Read on to see the full week’s guide plus our picks every day.

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 7 January

Tennis: WTA Tour – ASB Classic, Auckland
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

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

Tennis: United Cup
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

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

Basketball: NBA – Miami Heat @ Minnesota Timberwolves
1am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Boston Bruins @ Seattle Kraken
3am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Basketball: NBA – Dallas Mavericks @ Sacramento Kings
4am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades
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
12pm, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Cricket: Sri Lanka v Pakistan – 1st Men’s T20
1.15pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: SA20 – Durban’s Super Giants v Pretoria Capitals
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Slalom, Run 1
4.30pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: Premier League – Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion
6pm, Sky Sports Main Event HD (CH 501)

Football: Premier League – Burnley v Manchester United
6pm, Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 502)

Football: Premier League – Fulham v Chelsea
6pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: Premier League – Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur
6pm, Sky Sports Golf HD (CH 505)

Football: Premier League – Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers
6pm, Sky Sports F1® HD (CH 506)

Pick of the day
Football: Premier League – Crystal Palace v Aston Villa
6pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)
Aston Villa are on a Premier League run of nine wins in 10, while Palace haven’t won in five – but they’re unbeaten in six in all competitions against today’s opponents, including a 3-0 win at Villa Park in August.

Football: Premier League – Brentford v Sunderland
6pm, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520)

Football: Spanish Super Cup Semi-final – Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao
6.45pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Premier League – Newcastle United v Leeds United
7pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

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

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Slalom, Run 2
7.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Cricket: Australia v England – 5th Men’s Ashes Test, Day 5
11pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Thursday 8 January

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

Ice Hockey: NHL – St Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks
2.30am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

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

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

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Men’s Sprint
1pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

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

Ice Hockey: SHL – Växjö Lakers v Färjestad
5.55pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Football: Spanish Super Cup Semi-final – Real Madrid v Atlético Madrid
6.45pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Pick of the day
Football: Premier League – Arsenal v Liverpool
7pm, Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 502)
It’s five wins in a row for the league leaders and they’ll be looking to make it six at the Emirates against Arne Slot’s Reds, who have drawn their last two.

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

Friday 9 January

Ice Hockey: NHL – Toronto Maple Leafs @ Philadelphia Flyers
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Tennis: ATP Tour – Hong Kong Open
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: ATP/WTA Tour – Brisbane International
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: United Cup
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets
1am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Men’s Skeleton
7.30am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: Women’s A-League – Sydney v Adelaide United
8am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

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

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

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Men’s Skeleton
9.15am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

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

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Skeleton
11am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: Women’s A-League – Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers
11am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Women’s Mass Start 5km
11.30am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

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

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Men’s Mass Start 10km
12.15pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Skeleton
12.45pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Women’s Sprint
1.15pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: Sri Lanka v Pakistan – 2nd Men’s T20
1.15pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Pick of the day
Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bengaluru
1.50pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)
The fourth season of the WPL begins with Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians – whose squad includes Nat Sciver-Brunt – facing Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers at DY Patil Stadium.

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Women’s HS97 Ski Jump
2.15pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Team Skeleton
3pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Men’s HS97 Ski Jump
3.15pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Cricket: SA20 – Durban’s Super Giants v Sunrisers Eastern Cape
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations Quarter-final – Mali v Sénégal
3.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Horse Racing: Friday Night Live From Wolverhampton
5.15pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations Quarter-final – Cameroon v Morocco
6.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Wrexham v Nottingham Forest
6.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

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

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Castres v Bath
7.15pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Football: Bundesliga – Eintracht Frankfurt v Borussia Dortmund
7.20pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Scottish Championship – Ross County v Partick Thistle
7.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Motorsport: Formula E Mexico City ePrix – Free Practice
10pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Tennis: United Cup
11pm, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Saturday 10 January

Tennis: ATP Tour – Brisbane International
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: ATP Tour – Hong Kong Open
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – ASB Classic, Auckland
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
1am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – Los Angeles Kings @ Winnipeg Jets
1am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Ice Hockey: NHL – St Louis Blues @ Utah Mammoth
2am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Football: Women’s A-League – Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City
3am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: Men’s T20 Super Smash – Canterbury Kings v Auckland Aces
4.45am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Cricket: Big Bash League – Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder
5am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Rugby Union: Japan Rugby One – Saitama Wild Knights v Shizukoa Blue Revs
5.30am, Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Football: Men’s A-League – Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers
6am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Women’s A-League – Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners
6am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

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

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Monobob
8.15am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Men’s HS97 Ski Jump
8.15am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

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

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Giant Slalom Run 1
9am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Women’s Monobob
9.30am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Nordic Combined Skiing World Cup – Women’s HS97 Ski Jump
9.30am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – UP Warriorz v Gujarat Giants
9.50am, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

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

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Downhill
10.30am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Men’s Pursuit
10.45am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: Women’s Super League – Arsenal v Manchester United
11.30am, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Cricket: SA20 – Paarl Royals v Pretoria Capitals
11.30am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Pick of the day
Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Macclesfield v Crystal Palace
11.30am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + 12pm, BBC One HD (CH 101)
It’s a dream third-round tie for sixth-tier Macclesfield, who host the holders at Moss Rose where coach John Rooney will be planning a memorable FA Cup shock.

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

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Two-Man Bob
12pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Giant Slalom Run 1
12.15pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: EFL League One – Luton Town v Stevenage
12.20pm, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 508)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Bulls v Bristol Bears
12.30pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Football: EFL League One – Stockport County v Huddersfield Town
12.30pm, Sky Sports+

Rugby Union: Men’s Scottish Premiership – Glasgow Hawks v GHA
12.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Rugby Union: Celtic Challenge – Glasgow Warriors v Gwalia Lightning
12.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup – Newcastle Red Bulls v Perpignan
12.45pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552) + Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Horse Racing: Live From Warwick
1pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118)

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

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Two-Man Bob
1.30pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Rugby League: Challenge Cup Round 1 – Rochdale Mayfield v Ince Rose Bridge
1.30pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals
1.50pm, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

Winter Sports: Luge World Cup – Men’s Singles
2.45pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: Ski Jump World Cup – Men’s HS140
3pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Clermont Auvergne v Glasgow Warriors
3pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup – Cardiff v Racing 92
3pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

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

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations Quarter-final – Nigeria v Algeria
3.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Motorsport: Formula E Mexico City ePrix – Qualifying
3.45pm, Apps > ITVX

Football: Serie A – Roma v Sassuolo
4.45pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Basketball: NBA – Minnesota Timberwolves @ Cleveland Cavaliers
5pm, Apps > Prime Video

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Leinster v La Rochelle
5.15pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

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

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup – Benetton Treviso v Dragons
5.20pm, S4C HD (CH 104/164) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Bundesliga – Bayer Leverkusen v Stuttgart
5.20pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa
5.30pm, BBC One HD (CH 101) + TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Africa Cup Of Nations Quarter-final – Egypt v Côte D’Ivoire
6.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

Motorsport: Formula E Mexico City ePrix – Race
7pm, ITV4 HD (CH 118) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Scarlets v Pau
7.45pm, S4C HD (CH 104/164) + Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552) + Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Charlton Athletic v Chelsea
7.45pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Leicester v Bayonne
7.45pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

American Football: NFL Wildcard Play-off – Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers
9.30pm, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Sunday 11 January

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

Tennis: ATP Tour – Hong Kong Open
12am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Ice Hockey: NHL – Tampa Bay Lightning @ Philadelphia Flyers
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

American Football: NFL Wildcard Play-off – Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
1am, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

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

Cricket: Big Bash League – Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes
3am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

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

Tennis: WTA Tour – ASB Classic, Auckland
4am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
4.30am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Tennis: United Cup – Final
6am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

Football: Men’s A-League – Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets
6am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: Women’s A-League – Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar
6am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Cricket: India v New Zealand – 1st Men’s ODI
7.45am, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Two-Woman Bob
8am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

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

Winter Sports: Luge World Cup – Women’s Doubles
8.45am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Slalom Run 1
9.15am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Winter Sports: IBSF World Cup – Two-Woman Bob
9.30am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Winter Sports: Biathlon World Cup – Men’s Relay
9.45am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
10.15am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Super-G
10.45am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: Women’s Super League – Manchester City v Everton
11am, Sky Showcase HD (CH 109) + Sky Sports Premier League HD (CH 503)

Football: Women’s Super League – Chelsea v West Ham United
11am, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

Winter Sports: Luge World Cup – Men’s Doubles
11.15am, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Derby County v Leeds United
11.30am, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Football: Women’s Super League – Aston Villa v Brighton & Hove Albion
11.55am, Sky Sports+

Football: Women’s Super League – Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City
11.55am, Sky Sports+

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

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Men’s Slalom Run 2
12.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Harlequins v Stormers
12.30pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Toulon v Munster
12.30pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Rugby Union: European Challenge Cup – Montpellier v Connacht
12.55pm, Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)

Snooker: Masters – Round 1
1pm, BBC Two HD (CH 102) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Scottish Premiership – Dundee v Heart Of Midlothian
1pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

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

Cricket: SA20 – Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Durban’s Super Giants
1.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Portsmouth v Arsenal
1.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Cricket: Women’s Premier League – Delhi Capitals v Gujarat Giants
2pm, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

Football: Women’s Super League – Liverpool v London City Lionesses
2.15pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Cricket: Sri Lanka v Pakistan – 3rd Men’s T20
2.30pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Pick of the day
Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Bordeaux-Bègles v Northampton Saints
3pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552) + Premier Sports Rugby HD (CH 553)
The Saints travel to Stade Chaban-Delmas for a repeat of last season’s Champions Cup final, which the French side won 28-20 with two tries from Damian Penaud. 

Football: Scottish Premiership – Aberdeen v Rangers
3.30pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503)

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion
4pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Rugby Union: European Champions Cup – Saracens v Toulouse
5pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

American Football: NFL Wildcard Play-off – Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars
5.30pm, 5 HD (CH 105) + 6pm, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Football: Spanish Super Cup – Final
6.45pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Snooker: Masters – Round 1
7pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107) + TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Serie A – Inter Milan v Napoli
7.30pm, TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Basketball: NBA – New Orleans Pelicans @ Orlando Magic
8pm, Sky Sports Mix HD (CH 510)

American Football: NFL Wildcard Play-off – San Francisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles
9.30pm, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Ice Hockey: NHL – Pittsburgh Penguins @ Boston Bruins
10pm, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

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

Monday 12 January

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

Ice Hockey: NHL – Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators
12am, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

Pick of the day
American Football: NFL Wildcard Play-off – Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots
1am, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)
After three years with no play-offs, the Patriots are in postseason action again as they welcome the Chargers to the Gillette Stadium. The home team will be favourites after winning the AFC East division.

Tennis: WTA Tour – Brisbane International
4.30am, Sky Sports Tennis HD (CH 520) + Sky Sports+

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

Horse Racing: International Raceday Live
11am, Sky Sports Racing HD (CH 519)

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

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

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

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

Pool: Ultimate Pool Champions League – Week 2
6pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: FA Cup Round 3 – Liverpool v Barnsley
6.30pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Southern Section – West Ham United Under-21 v AFC Wimbledon
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

Snooker: Masters – Round 1
7pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

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

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

Tuesday 13 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 – Carolina Hurricanes @ Detroit Red Wings
12am, Premier Sports 2 HD (CH 552)

Basketball: NBA – Boston Celtics @ Indiana Pacers
12.30am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 518)

American Football: NFL Wildcard Play-off – Houston Texans @ Pittsburgh Steelers
1am, Sky Sports Action HD (CH 507)

Basketball: NBA – Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings
3am, Sky Sports+ HD (CH 518)

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

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

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

Cricket: Big Bash League – Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers
8.10am, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

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

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

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

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

Cricket: SA20 – Paarl Royals v Durban’s Super Giants
3.20pm, Sky Sports Cricket HD (CH 504)

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Slalom Run 1
4.30pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Winter Sports: Snowboard World Cup – Men’s + Women’s Parallel Slalom
5.30pm, TNT Sports 4 HD (CH 524)

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Northern Section – Bolton Wanderers v Port Vale
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Northern Section – Doncaster Rovers v Fleetwood Town
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Northern Section – Huddersfield Town v Rotherham United
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Northern Section – Stockport County v Harrogate Town
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

Football: EFL Trophy Round 3 Southern Section – Bristol Rovers v Plymouth Argyle
6.55pm, Sky Sports+

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

Snooker: Masters – Round 1
7pm, BBC Four HD (CH 108/107) + TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521) + TNT Sports 2 HD (CH 522)

Pick of the day
Football: EFL Cup Semi-final 1st Leg – Newcastle United v Manchester City
7pm, Sky Sports Football HD (CH 503) + 7.30pm, ITV1 HD (CH 103)
The holders face the eight-time winners, and Eddie Howe’s team will be aiming to establish a lead at St James’ Park before the return leg on 4 February.

Football: Bundesliga – Borussia Dortmund v Werder Bremen
7.20pm, Sky Sports+

Winter Sports: Alpine Skiing World Cup – Women’s Slalom Run 2
7.30pm, TNT Sports 3 HD (CH 523)

Football: Northern Irish Premiership – Carrick Rangers v Linfield
7.45pm, Apps > BBC iPlayer

Football: Coppa Italia Round Of 16 – Roma v Torino
7.55pm, Premier Sports 1 HD (CH 551)

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

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

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
11.45am, 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
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 – Arsenal v Chelsea
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
7.30pm, E4 HD (CH 106)

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+


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

Don’t have Sky Sports? You can find out about our Sky Sports package and upgrade here.

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.