Many people are turning to Virgin Media at the moment, mainly to make the most of their super-fast Fibre Broadband and larger package deals for internet, TV, and streaming needs. But alongside that, there’s plenty of opportunity to bolt on the very best sport from around the world as well.
For those that need speedy internet and their fix of the Premier League or F1 season, then Virgin Media could well be exactly what you’re looking for. You have options with Virgin, whether you're a new customer looking for the perfect subscription deal or an existing user wishing to enjoy the highs and lows of sport on both Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
But how do the packages available compare, and which should you be investing in? Fear not, because here at GOAL, we have you covered.
Virgin Media sports packages on offer
Each TV bundle below comes complete with Sky Sports included in its TV and broadband packages, with a varying additional cost for TNT Sports depending on whether you're a new or existing customer. Those already signed up can simply add the sports channels to their monthly costs too.
Package | Cost | Broadband speed | Contract length | Channels | What's included? |
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Bigger Combo bundle + Sports | £65.99 | 362Mbps | 18 months | 200+ | Sky Sports HD, Fibre Broadband |
Bigger Combo bundle | £78.99 | 516Mbps | 18 months | 210+ | Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinemas HD, Netflix, Fibre Broadband |
Mega Volt bundle | £84.99 | 1130Mbps | 18 months | 230+ | Sky Sports HD, Sky Cinema HD, Netflix, O2 sim, Fibre Broadband |
TNT Sports (separate add-on) | From £12 | 18 months | Up to 14 | TNT Sports channels | |
Sky Sports (separate add-on) | £31.75 | 18 months | Up to 12 | Sky Sports channels |
Virgin Media has a number of packages available, and while the price points all sit higher than Sky TV or EE TV (formerly BT TV), you do have to bear in mind that with these packages you get fibre broadband, meaning there’s going to be no trouble streaming, which will certainly please the Netflix lovers in the house.
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What sports channels come with a full subscription?
As mentioned, with all Virgin Media sports packages you’ll receive both Sky Sports, as well as TNT Sports and Eurosport channels with an add-on, giving you a comprehensive selection of channels within the overall package.
That means around two dozen live channels dedicated entirely to sport, with red-button and digital thrown into the mix too:
Sky Sports channels
Sky Sports Main Event | Sky Sports Action |
Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Sports Racing |
Sky Sports Football | Sky Sports Tennis |
Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Sports Mix |
Sky Sports F1 | Sky Sports News |
Sky Sports Golf | Sky Sports+ |
TNT Sports channels
Live channels | Red-button/digital channels | Eurosports channels |
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TNT Sports 1 | TNT Sports 5 | Eurosport 1 |
TNT Sports 2 | TNT Sports 6 | Eurosport 2 |
TNT Sports 3 | TNT Sports 7 | |
TNT Sports 4 | TNT Sports 8 | |
TNT Sports Ultimate (4K) | TNT Sports 9 | |
TNT Sports Box Office | TNT Sports 10 |