What’s on Sky Sports this month? September’s essential viewing

Jonathan Victoria • 01 Sep 2025 Features

Top sporting watches this month.

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September marks the turning point of the seasons, with the warmer summer weather beginning to subside for the typical gloomier autumnal days. But that just boosts the reasons to stay in and enjoy all the good sport on offer this month!

Between the return of football, the Formula 1 season heating up and the Ryder Cup, there is plenty to watch this month on Sky Sports. Check out what is on over the coming 30 days.

Note: All times listed are as of when coverage starts on Sky Sports, as listed by Sky Sports.

Football on Sky Sports

We just got our glorious football back and already there’s an International break to ruin the fun.

It’ll be over before we know it, though, and we’ll be right back to some great league action.

Chelsea Women vs Manchester City Women | Friday 5th at 6:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event, Mix & Sky Showcase

The Women’s Super League will get underway for the latest campaign with the reigning champions Chelsea welcoming Manchester City to Stamford Bridge - one of only four games to be played there this season.

Kick-off at 7:30pm

Southampton vs Portsmouth | Sunday 14th at 11:30am | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

One of the most fierce rivalries in English football will be adding a new chapter after six years.

This is the first time the pair have competed in the same tier of English football since the 2011/12 Championship season, so best believe the players, fans and everyone else involved will make sure this is a South Coast Derby to remember.

Kick-off at 12pm.

Manchester City vs Manchester United | Sunday 14th at 4pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

A Super Sunday of rivalries it will be as following the South Coast Derby will be the Manchester Derby, the blue side hosting the red side as both teams aim to get their seasons going.

Kick-off at 4:30pm.

Manchester United vs Chelsea | Saturday 20th at 5pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

The fixtures won’t let up for Ruben Amorim and his Red Devils as they face the World Champions (yuck) Chelsea.

Kick-off at 5:30pm.

Arsenal vs Manchester City | Sunday 21st at 4pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Two title contenders in Arsenal and Man City will go to war as they aim to keep on the trail to becoming champions.

Kick-off at 4:30pm.

Newcastle vs Arsenal | Sunday 28th at 4pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League 

The Magpies face their first big test without their main talisman anymore as they take on Arsenal. How will they fare without the finishing power of Alexander Isak?

Kick-off at 4:30pm.

Formula 1 on Sky Sports

The summer break is over with the Dutch Grand Prix providing an exciting return to the season.

Now in the final stretch to the end of the season, there’s plenty more action set to come as the McLaren teammates fight for the ultimate prize.

Italian Grand Prix | Friday 5th - Sunday 7th | Sky Sports F1 HD

The second in the double-header, the temple of speed will play host to what is sure to be a memorable Italian Grand Prix.

Monza rarely disappoints so you won’t want to miss the 2025 edition.

Lights out at 2pm.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Friday 19th - Sunday 21st | Sky Sports F1 HD

The streets of Baku will be alive as the grid rocks up to the city on the Caspian Sea. Like Monza, the Baku City Circuit rarely disappoints, and with the state of affairs in the championship, you can be sure to expect sparks to fly.

Lights out at 12pm.

Cricket on Sky Sports

England Men’s latest preparations for the Ashes will see them take on various opponents in different formats between now and the series’ start in November.

As for the Women’s team, they too have some warm-up games coming up as they prepare for the World Cup beginning in October.

Domestically, you’ll be able to catch the knock-out stages of the Vitality Blast, the final matches of the County Championship and the finale of the One Day Cup.

England vs South Africa series | Tuesday 2nd - Sunday 14th | Sky Sports Cricket

Next up will be South Africa as England face another strong challenge to overcome on their way to potential Ashes glory.

The series will consist of three ODIs and three IT20s, with dates for each as followed:

• 1st ODI – Tuesday 2nd at 12:30pm
• 2nd ODI – Thursday 4th at 12:30pm
• 3rd ODI – Sunday 7th at 10:30am
• 1st IT20 – Wednesday 10th at 6:30pm
• 2nd IT20 – Friday 12th at 6:30pm
• 3rd IT20 – Sunday 14th at 2:30pm

Men’s Vitality Blast Knock-out stage | Wednesday 3rd - Saturday 13th | Sky Sports Cricket

A new champion will be crowned as the Vitality Blast knock-out stage gets underway, with reigning champions Gloucester having not made it through to defend their title.

Eight teams will vie for glory and you can catch all the action on Sky Sports Cricket. Here are the dates for the fixtures:

• QF 1: Surrey vs Northamptonshire – Wednesday 3rd at 6:15pm
• QF 2: Durham vs Hampshire – Friday 5th at 6:15pm
• QF 3: Lancashire vs Kent – Saturday 6th at 2:15pm
• QF 4: Somerset vs Birmingham Bears – Saturday 6th at 6:15pm
• Finals Day: Saturday 13th at 10:30am

County Championship | Monday 15th & Wednesday 24th | Sky Sports Cricket

The 2025 Rothesay County Championship will conclude later this month and Sky Sports will be showing two yet-to-be-confirmed fixtures.

• Monday 15th at 10:15am
• Wednesday 24th at 10:15am

Men’s Metro Bank One Day Cup final | Saturday 20th | Sky Sports Cricket

The final matchup is as Hampshire and Worcestershire will aim for silverware at Trent Bridge, with the match coming on Saturday 20th starting at 10:15am.

Golf on Sky Sports

The PGA Tour season is complete, with Tommy Fleetwood spectacularly claiming his first tour victory in style by taking the Tour Championship.

There are a number of DP World Tour (European Tour) events to come, but we all know what we’re really looking forward to - the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup | Friday 26th - Sunday 28th | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

The biggest bragging rights tournament in all of golf, the latest edition of the Ryder Cup will be hosted in the US, with the home nation looking to reclaim the coveted trophy after a dominant Team Europe victory last time out.

The teams have been decided so now we count down the days until play begins on the first tee at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.

Tennis on Sky Sports

The US Open is in full swing, with the second week now the order of play meaning the champions will be crowned soon.

US Open | Sunday 24th August - Sunday 7th September | Sky Sports Main Event, Tennis & Sky Sports+

The final Grand Slam of the year emanates from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre, home to three of the world’s largest tennis stadiums, including the one at the top spot, Arthur Ashe Stadium.

As the last chance at Grand Slam glory, expect fierce competition from all involved as they look to etch their names into the history books.

Live action on Sky Sports

NFL | Beginning on 5th September | Sky Sports Action

A new season of NFL action is around the corner, and this year you can stay tuned in more so than ever before, with an increase of over 50% live matches to be shown this season on Sky Sports.

Betfred Super League | Sky Sports+

Three rounds of the Betfred Super League regular season remain, with the matches coming hard and fast now as the teams compete for a place in the playoffs.

Sky Sports channels

There are 12 Sky Sports channels in total, with three coming free with all Sky TV packages. The full channel list is:

• Sky Sports Main Event (401)
• Sky Sports Premier League (402)
• Sky Sports Football (403)
• Sky Sports Cricket (404)
• Sky Sports Golf (405)
• Sky Sports F1 (406)
• Sky Sports Tennis (407)
• Sky Sports Action (408)
• Sky Sports News (409, free channel )
• Sky Sports+ (412)
• Sky Sports Racing (415, free channel)
• Sky Sports Mix (416, free channel)

Sky Sports Box Office is also available but only as an extra purchase. It is not included with any Sky Sports package and is only available for the specific event you purchase.

How to watch Sky Sports

There are multiple ways you can watch Sky Sports depending on device and even on the provider.

Sky Sports is available to watch on Sky TV, as well as via the Sky Sports app on various devices. You can also purchase Sky Sports on other providers, including NOW TV, Virgin Media and BT.

Sky Sports on Sky TV

Sky Sports is available as an add-on to Sky TV and can be purchased as such on an existing package or bought together as part of a package for new customers.

Sky Sports on various devices

The Sky Sports app is available on multiple devices, including mobile, tablet and consoles. You can also watch Sky Sports online via the Sky Sports video player.

Sky Sports on NOW TV

NOW TV offers various Sky Memberships, which include Sky Sports. There are a number of options for these memberships, including no contract options so you can choose how long you want to keep yours for.

Sky Sports on Virgin Media

You can purchase Sky Sports on Virgin Media the same way you can with Sky TV – it is available as an add-on to any package or as part of one of their pre-made packages.

Sky Sports on BT

Sky Sports is available on BT via a NOW TV Sports Membership that can be added to a package or included in a pre-made package.

How much is Sky Sports?

Sky Sports' monthly cost varies depending on your chosen provider and whether you want a rolling or fixed contract, or if you want to choose a bundled package.

Sky TV

• Sky Sports add-on: £20 a month (24 months) or £27 a month (31-day rolling)
• Sky Stream, Sky Sports, Ultimate TV & Netflix: £42 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 75: £59 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 150: £59 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Sky Sports, Essential TV & Netflix: £35 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Essential TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 75: £55 a month, 24-months
• Sky Stream, Essential TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 150: £55 a month, 24 months

NOW TV 

• Day Membership: £14.99 one-off payment
• Month Membership: £26.99 a month*, 31-day rolling contract 

*Currently on offer, £26.99 for first six months, £34.99 after six months.

Virgin Media

• Sky Sports SD = £31.75 | Sky Sports HD = £38.75 | Sky Sports UHD = £45.75
• Bigger Combo Bundle + Sports HD: £65.99 a month, 18-months
• Bigger Combo Volt Bundle + Sports HD: £73.99, 18-months
• Biggest Combo Bundle: £78.99 a month, 18-months
• Biggest Combo Volt Bundle: £86.99 a month, 18-months
• Mega Volt Bundle: £84.99 a month, 18-months

BT

• NOW Sports on BT: £34.99, 1-month rolling
• Full Works + Fibre 2: £51.99*, 24-months

*Introductory price of £54.99 for first three months, then £106.99 after.

Note: The prices listed above are correct as of 02/06/2025. Some are deal prices, not full standard prices. Be sure to check the package price before purchasing. Upfront costs may apply.

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