Sports on Virgin Media

Watch all the thrilling live action from the Barclays Premier League shown exclusively on Sky Sports, & extensive coverage of rugby union, cricket and popular sport from around the globe.

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Virgin Media Sport

Virgin Media customers can add the exclusive coverage and highlights from the Sky Sports channels to their monthly subscription.  Sky Sports has the rights to more Premier League live matches than any other UK broadcaster, as well as live coverage of other popular sports such as rugby union, international and domestic cricket, darts and tennis.

The groundbreaking sports coverage can also be added in HD, so you can watch your favourite sports in stunning, crisp high definition, bringing you closer to the action.

There are other sports channels that can be added to your subscription; ESPN shows live sport from around the world, and has exclusive rights to show a selection Barclays Premier League football, and horse racing fans can add Racing UK to keep up with the latest action.  You can also subscribe to MUTV for Manchester United’s dedicated channel, and BoxNation for thrilling ringside coverage.

Virgin Media and Sky Sports

Sky has pioneered sports coverage in the UK with Sky Sports, and now Virgin Media customers can enjoy the unrivalled exclusive live action, expert punditry and extensive highlights thanks to a deal between the two digital TV providers.  Virgin Media offers Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 individually, or together as part of a comprehensive Sky Sports package which also includes Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 4.

The Sky Sports channels over live coverage of Barclays Premier League matches, with live rights to far more games than any other UK sports broadcaster.  Viewers can also watch exclusive live Super League action, US Open, international and domestic cricket in all forms of the game and the PGA Championship.

Virgin Media and ESPN

ESPN is a dedicated sports channel, showing live coverage and highlights of matches from the Barclays Premier League and the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League, as well as FA Cup, Aviva Premiership rugby, UFC and NBA basketball.  The comprehensive sports coverage from ESPN can be added to your Virgin Media TV package at any time.

How much is sport on Virgin Media?

The cost for Sky Sports and ESPN with Virgin Media depends on your TV pack, and there is a single charge for each of the other subscription-only sports channels available.  You can take a Sky Sports channel by itself, or pay a reduced fee when take the Sky Sports channels together.

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