Virgin TV Go: How to download, use and stream live TV and box sets on the Virgin TV Go app
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Watch what you want, when you want, with the awesome Virgin TV Go app – now with more live channels to watch than ever before, at no extra cost
By Virgin TV Edit
- Published
- 14 May 2025
Have you ever found yourself locked in the eternal struggle to seize control of the precious TV remote? There is another way to enjoy the telly you love…
All hail the Virgin TV Go app – available to all Virgin TV customers, to watch on up to 5 devices and view on 2 devices simultaneously, at no extra cost. With it, you can access more than 150 live TV channels (depending on your TV package) on the go from your devices, including your iPhone, iPad, Android mobile or tablet, PC and Mac. What’s more, Virgin TV 360 customers can also manage their recordings or stream their recordings around the home with the Virgin TV Go app. Nice.
Looking to catch up on something you’ve missed? Don’t worry, with Virgin TV Go, we’ve got you covered. You can also access box sets and Catch Up TV, and stream to your heart’s content! (Again, the TV you can watch is dependent on your package).
All you need is your email address and phone number you gave us when you joined us and follow the steps on the website or mobile app. Once you’ve registered, you can add more devices with your Virgin Media username and password.
Want to learn more about Virgin TV Go? Then read on...
Watch live TV whenever
With more than 150 live channels to stream on Virgin TV Go, including BBC, Sky and U channels and a whole lot more, there’s something for everyone (depending on your package and subscriptions).
This clever app lets you watch live TV, all from your mobile, tablet, PC or Mac. Simply head to Menu > Live TV on the website, or Menu > Live TV > Now On TV on the mobile app. And then dive in.
All the channels are listed in the same order as your TV box. Or you change the order by tapping on Channel order to change up to Most watched. You can also personalise your line-up and TV guide by hitting Menu > Settings > My Channels.
Stream more than 150 live channels on Virgin TV Go. Here’s what live channels you can stream (in alphabetical order):
4Seven HD
5ACTION HD
5STAR
5Select
5USA
Al Jazeera Arabic
Al Jazeera English
Animal Planet HD
Baby TV
BBC Alba HD
BBC Four HD
BBC News HD
BBC One HD
BBC Parliament HD
BBC Scotland HD
BBC Three HD
BBC Two HD
Bloomberg HD
B4U Movies
CBBC HD
CBeebies HD
Cartoon Network HD
Cartoonito
Challenge
Channel 4 +1
Channel 4 HD
CNBC
CNN
Comedy Central Extra
Comedy Central HD
Club MTV
Clubland TV
Colors HD
Colors Rishtey
Crime + Investigation HD
Create & Craft
Cruise1st.TV
DMAX
Discovery HD
Discovery History
Discovery Science
Discovery Turbo
E4 Extra
E4 HD
Film4 HD
Food Network
France 24 English HD
GB News HD
Gems TV
God TV
Great! Action
Great! Movies
Great! Romance
Great! TV
HGTV
High Street TV
Hobbymaker TV
Investigation Discovery
Islam Channel UK
Islam Channel Urdu
ITV1 HD
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD
ITVBe HD
Legend
Legend Xtra
More4 +1
More4 HD
MTV 80s
MTV 90s
MTV HD
MTV Live HD
MTV Music
National Geographic HD
National Geographic WILD HD
NDTV 24x7
Nickelodeon HD
Nick Jr. HD
Nick Jr. Too
Nicktoons
Now 70s
Now 80s
Now 90s
Now ROCK
PBS America HD
Pop
Premier Sports 1 HD
Premier Sports 2 HD
Premier Sports Rugby HD
QVC Beauty
QVC Extra
QVC HD
QVC Style HD
Racing TV
Really
S4C HD
Sci-Fi HD
Sky Arts HD
Sky Cinema Action HD
Sky Cinema Animation HD
Sky Cinema Comedy HD
Sky Cinema Drama HD
Sky Cinema Family HD
Sky Cinema Greats HD
Sky Cinema Hits HD
Sky Cinema Premiere HD
Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror HD
Sky Cinema Select HD
Sky Crime HD
Sky Documentaries HD
Sky HISTORY HD
Sky History 2 HD
Sky Kids HD
Sky Max HD
Sky Mix HD
Sky Nature HD
Sky News HD
Sky Reply
Sky Showcase HD
Sky Sports Action HD
Sky Sports Cricket HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports Football HD
Sky Sports Golf HD
Sky Sports Main Event HD
Sky Sports Mix HD
Sky Sports News HD
Sky Sports Premier League HD
Sky Sports Racing HD
Sky Sports Tennis HD
Sky Thriller HD
Sony MAX HD
Sony SAB
Sony TV Asia HD
Talking Pictures TV
TLC HD
TNT Sports 1 HD
TNT Sports 2 HD
TNT Sports 3 HD
TNT Sports 4 HD
Together TV
True Crime
True Crime Xtra
U&Alibi HD
U&Bharat
U&Dave HD
U&Drama HD
U&Eden HD
U&GOLD HD
U&Yesterday HD
Utsav Gold HD
Utsav Plus HD
Zee Cinema HD
Zee Punjabi
Zee TV HD
Binge on epic box sets
There are so many brilliant box sets to get stuck into on Virgin TV Go. Choose from our curated Box Sets section featuring some of the latest and the greatest, including what’s trending.
You can also tap the + button below the episode information to add it to your Saved folder to watch later. Find your Watchlist in Menu > Saved > Watchlist. Plus, if you saw at least 3 minutes of an On Demand show, head to Home > Continue Watching to pick up where you left off.
Get stuck into some brilliant sport
The Virgin TV Go app is the home of fantastic live sport. If you subscribe to TNT Sports or Premier Sports, you can watch loads of live coverage across their channels wherever you are in the UK. If your Virgin TV package includes Sky Sports, you can also watch that live on the Sky Sports app. Looking for sport to watch? Then check out when to watch the best of this month’s live action on TNT Sports or get clued up with the best live sport on Virgin TV this week with our essential daily guide.
Stream live sport from Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports on Virgin TV Go (depending on your package and subscriptions). Here’s what live channels you can stream (in alphabetical order):
Premier Sports 1 HD
Premier Sports 2 HD
Premiers Sports Rugby HD
Racing TV
Sky Sports+ HD
Sky Sports Action HD
Sky Sports Cricket HD
Sky Sports F1® HD
Sky Sports Football HD
Sky Sports Golf HD
Sky Sports Main Event HD
Sky Sports Mix HD
Sky Sports News HD
Sky Sports Premier League HD
Sky Sports Racing HD
Sky Sports Tennis HD
TNT Sports 1 HD
TNT Sports 2 HD
TNT Sports 3 HD
TNT Sports 4 HD
Enjoy loads of kids’ box sets
You can keep the young ‘uns entertained with absolutely tons of kids’ box sets! Not only that, but you can also stream live telly from their favourite channels, like Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, Nickelodeon and more. Tune in to Nick Jr. Too for a Peppa Pig takeover while on Nicktoons there’s the always popular SpongeBob SquarePants and The Loud House.
Watch the biggest blockbusters on Sky Cinema
The good news gets even better, because if you’re a Sky Cinema subscriber, you can now watch all live Sky Cinema channels and lots more movies on the Virgin TV Go app at no extra cost! If you’re looking for something to watch on Sky Cinema this month, visit our essential Sky Cinema monthly guide.
Stream live Sky Cinema channels plus more movie channels on Virgin TV Go (depending on your package and subscriptions). Here’s what live channels you can stream (in alphabetical order):
Film4 HD
Great! Action
Great! Movies
Great! Romance
Movies 24
Sky Cinema Action HD
Sky Cinema Animation HD
Sky Cinema Comedy HD
Sky Cinema Drama HD
Sky Cinema Family HD
Sky Cinema Greats HD
Sky Cinema Hits HD
Sky Cinema Premiere HD
Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror HD
Sky Cinema Select HD
Sky Cinema Thriller HD
Talking Pictures TV
Personalise your TV guide
You can make the app your own by creating a list of must-see shows and giving your TV guide that personal touch by making sure your favourites are at the top.
Download shows to watch offline
All Virgin Media TV customers can use the Virgin TV Go app to download selected shows and movies to watch offline. There’s really no excuse to stop you from watching the next episode of your favourite series.
And with all customers being able to register to Virgin TV Go on up to 5 devices, Virgin TV Go now keeps the whole family happy.
Manage your devices
All Virgin TV customers can register Virgin TV Go on up to 5 devices and view on 2 devices simultaneously, at no extra cost. You can also do three device swaps a month.
Make changes to your registered devices on Virgin TV Go (you will need to sign into your account).
But that’s not all folks...
Customers with our V6 box (powered by TiVo®) and our TiVo box can download the Virgin TV Control app to use as an extra TV remote, to browse the TV guide and personalise it to show only your favourite channels (360 customers can do this within the Virgin TV Go app). Not only that, but if you are planning your daily exercise break or weekly food shop, you can control your TiVo or V6 box from anywhere. As long as you’re connected to the internet, you can set and manage your recordings.
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/5G 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. Maximum 2 compatible devices per account can watch TV simultaneously.
TV Control: Access TV Control via TV Control app (selected iOS, Android & Fire devices only). TV Control requires TiVo or Virgin TV V6 set top box.
Catch Up TV: Catch Up TV content available for up to 7 days or up to 30 days after broadcast, depending on content.
On Demand: Content available to view depends on TV package. Time limits apply for viewing chargeable On Demand content – see virginmedia.com. Once purchased, all chargeable On Demand content must be viewed within 48 hours. Premium channels and upgrades must be kept for at least 30 days.
TNT Sports is included in selected Virgin TV bundles, or it can be taken as an add-on at additional monthly cost. Premium channels and upgrades must be kept for at least 30 days.