Virgin Media Sport Bundle Review

Virgin Media Sport bundle costs £66.99 a month on a 24-month term, rising to £70.99 from April 2026 and £74.99 from April 2027. For households that want live football, Formula 1, cricket, and golf alongside entertainment and documentary channels, the Sport bundle is the obvious step up from Virgin’s Entertainment package.

Broadband speeds

The broadband in this bundle is Virgin’s M350 fibre, delivering average speeds of 362Mbps download and 36Mbps upload. Virgin describes it as ideal for 4–6 people in homes with more than 10 devices connected.

At this speed, you can stream 4K video on multiple TVs, download games or software updates quickly, and keep several devices online at once without noticeable slowdowns. Upload capacity is also strong enough for video calls, live streaming, or backing up large files. While not gigabit, it’s still faster than most fibre packages from Openreach-based providers.

Sky Sports

The Sport bundle’s main attraction is Sky Sports. Every channel is included, which means you don’t have to pay extra for add-ons. The full set covers:

• Sky Sports Main Event
• Sky Sports Premier League
• Sky Sports Football
• Sky Sports Cricket
• Sky Sports Golf
• Sky Sports F1
• Sky Sports NFL
• Sky Sports Arena
• Sky Sports News
• Sky Sports Mix

This gives you access to live Premier League football, the full F1 season, international cricket, PGA golf, NFL games, and a wide range of other sports. For sports fans, it’s a comprehensive package.

TV channels

The bundle doesn’t just stop at sports. You also get 200+ channels spanning entertainment, drama, documentaries, lifestyle, music, and free-to-air essentials. Highlights include:

• Entertainment: Sky Showcase, Sky Witness, Comedy Central, Dave, U&GOLD.
• Drama and films: U&Alibi, Universal, Sky Sci-Fi, Movies 24.
• Documentaries: Discovery, National Geographic, History, Eden, Sky Arts, Animal Planet, Crime & Investigation.
• Lifestyle: TLC, E!, MTV, Lifetime, Real Lives.
• Music: MTV Music, Kerrang, Magic, Kiss, Club MTV.
• Free-to-air: BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and their HD variants.

Netflix Standard with ads is included in the price. If you already have Netflix, you can link your existing account. If you’d rather avoid adverts, you can upgrade directly with Netflix.

Category	Channels
Sports	Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports NFL, Sky Sports Arena, Sky Sports News, Sky Sports Mix
Standard Channels	4Music, 4Seven, 4SevenHD, 5 USA, 5 USA +1, 5Select, 5STAR, 5STAR +1, Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English, B4U Music, BBC ALBA, BBC FOUR HD, BBC NEWS HD, BBC ONE, BBC ONE HD, BBC Parliament, BBC Scotland HD, BBC TWO HD, BET, Blaze, Bloomberg HD, CBBC HD, CBeebies HD, True Crime, True Crime +1, Challenge, Channel 4, Channel 4 +1, Channel 4 HD, Channel 5, Channel 5 HD, Channel 5+1, CITV, Clubland TV, CNBC, CNN International, Create & Craft, Dave ja vu, Drama, Drama +1, E4, E4 +1, E4 Extra, euronews, Film4, Film4 +1, Food Network, France 24 English HD, Gems TV, Get Moving – Pop Up, God Channel, HGTV, HGTV +1, Legend Xtra, Legend Xtra +1, HUM EUROPE, Islam Channel English, Islam Channel Urdu, ITV, ITV +1, ITV HD, ITV2, ITV2 +1, ITV3, ITV3 +1, ITV4, ITV4 +1, ITV Quiz, Jewellery Maker, Legend, Local TV, More 4, More 4 +1, NDTV 24×7, NDTV India, NHK World-Japan, Now 70s, NOW 80s, NOW 90s, Paramount Network, Paramount Network HD, PBS America, Sky Mix, POP, Quest +1, Quest HD, Quest Red, QVC, QVC Beauty, QVC Style, Really, True Crime Xtra, S4C HD, Sky Arts, Sky News, Sky Sports Racing HD, Smithsonian Channel, Sony Channel, Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, Sony Movies Classic, Talking Pictures, Talk TV, Tiny Pop, TJC HD, Together, Premier Sports, YESTERDAY, YESTERDAY +1
Entertainment	Sky Showcase, Sky Witness, Sky Witness +1, U&GOLD HD, U&Gold+1, Comedy Central HD, Comedy Central +1, Dave HD
Documentaries	History, History +1, History HD, Crime & Investigation, Crime & Investigation +1, Crime & Investigation HD, Discovery, Discovery +1, Discovery HD, Sky Arts, Animal Planet, Animal Planet +1, Animal Planet HD, Discovery History, Discovery History +1, Discovery Science, Discovery Science +1, H2, H2 HD, DMAX, DMAX +1, Eden +1, Eden HD, National Geographic, National Geographic +1, National Geographic HD, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Wild HD, Discovery Shed, Discovery Turbo, I.D, I.D +1, Love Nature, Love Nature HD
Drama	Watch, Watch +1, Watch HD, U&AlibiHD, U&Alibi+1, Universal, Universal +1, Sky Sci-Fi, Sky 2, Movies 24, Movies 24 +1
Lifestyle & Music	TLC, TLC +1, TLC HD, E!, Lifetime, Lifetime +1, Lifetime HD, Real Lives, Real Lives +1, Comedy Central extra, Discovery Home and health, Discovery Home and health +1, MTV HD, MTV Live HD, MTV Music, Club MTV, MTV Base, MTV Dance, MTV Rocks, MTV OMG, Club MTV, VH1, Box upfront, Kiss, Magic, Kerrang!

TV boxes and apps

Virgin supplies either the TV 360 box or the newer Stream device, depending on availability in your region. Both support live TV, on-demand apps, catch-up players, and streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.

The TV 360 box works like a traditional set-top box with recording features, while the Stream box is a plug-in device more focused on app integration. Both let you pause, rewind, and restart live TV.

Multi-room access is available by adding extra TV boxes at an additional monthly fee. On top of that, the Virgin TV Go app lets you stream live TV and recordings on mobile devices when you’re away from home, so you don’t miss live sports while travelling.

Price and contract terms

The Sport bundle starts at £66.99 a month on an 18-month contract. The cost rises automatically to £70.99 from April 2026 and £74.99 from April 2027. These increases are written into the terms, so customers need to factor them in when working out long-term value.

While more expensive than the Entertainment bundle, the Sport deal makes sense for sports fans because Sky Sports is included outright. Buying these channels as add-ons to Entertainment would push the cost higher anyway.

Who should choose the Sport bundle

• Households that want the full Sky Sports package included in the base cost.
• Families that need a balance of entertainment, documentaries, lifestyle channels, and sports.
• Homes with 4–6 people that benefit from 362Mbps broadband alongside premium sports.

Who should consider alternatives

• Movie fans: If you also want Sky Cinema, the Sport + Cinema bundle may work out better value.
• Gigabit users: If you want the fastest broadband and O2 Volt perks, Max Volt is the premium option.
• Smaller households: If sports aren’t essential, the cheaper Entertainment bundle may be sufficient.

Value for money

The Sport bundle offers strong value if Sky Sports is what you’re after. Compared to adding sports separately to Entertainment, this package is more cost-effective. It also includes a broad mix of non-sports channels and Netflix, giving it appeal beyond just sports coverage.

That said, once you start thinking about cinema or gigabit broadband, the higher bundles become better long-term options. And with scheduled price rises, it’s important to consider the full contract cost, not just the starting price.

Setup and availability

Installation is usually straightforward, with Virgin engineers connecting your home to their cable network. Some addresses are eligible for self-install kits if cabling is already in place. Switching from an Openreach-based provider may require a short overlap in service.

Virgin Media is not nationwide, so you’ll need to check coverage with a postcode search before signing up. Flats and some rural homes may face limitations or longer installation times.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Full Sky Sports package included
• Fast 362Mbps broadband suitable for busy homes
• Netflix Standard with ads included
• Over 200 additional entertainment, documentary, and music channels

Cons

• Price rises built into the contract
• No Sky Cinema unless you upgrade to Sport + Cinema
• Higher entry cost than Entertainment bundle

Virgin Media Sport + Cinema Bundle Review

The Sport + Cinema bundle adds Sky Cinema HD alongside Sky Sports HD. It comes with M500 broadband (average 500Mbps download and 52Mbps upload) and over 210 TV channels, making it a better choice for larger homes that want both live matches and premium films.

Like other bundles, Netflix Standard with ads is included, with the option to upgrade to ad-free or Ultra HD. Customers get either the TV 360 box or Stream device, with apps such as Netflix, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer, plus the Virgin TV Go app for streaming on the move. Extra TV boxes can be added for multi-room setups.

Sky Cinema HD channels cover genres such as Premiere, Hits, Action, Comedy, Thriller, Family, Drama & Romance, Sci-Fi, and Select, giving full access to themed film content.

The bundle costs £74.99 a month on an 18-month deal, rising to £78.99 in April 2026 and £82.99 in April 2027. It sits between the Sport bundle and the Max Volt package in Virgin’s refreshed range: faster broadband than Sport, broader TV coverage, but without the gigabit speeds and O2 perks of Max Volt.

For households that watch both sport and films regularly, Sport + Cinema offers better value than adding Sky Cinema separately. If you’re only after live matches, Sport is cheaper, and if you need everything in one package, Max Volt is the top tier.

FAQ

Is Netflix included in the Sport bundle?
Yes, Netflix Standard with ads is included.

Which Sky Sports channels do I get?
You get the full set: Main Event, Premier League, F1, Cricket, Golf, NFL, Football, Arena, News, and Mix.

Can I add Sky Cinema?
Yes, but the Sport + Cinema bundle may work out cheaper overall.

Which Sky Cinema channels are available?
You get Sky Premiere HD, Sky Hits HD, Sky Greats HD, Sky Family HD, Sky Action HD, Sky Comedy HD, Sky Thriller HD, Sky Drama & Romance HD, Sky Sci-Fi HD, and Sky Select HD.

What broadband speed comes with the Sport bundle?
Average download speeds of 362Mbps and upload speeds of 36Mbps.

What broadband speed comes with Virgin Media Sport + Cinema Bundle?
It includes Virgin’s M500 broadband, averaging 500Mbps download and 52Mbps upload.

Can I watch on multiple devices at once?
Yes, the broadband speed supports several 4K streams alongside gaming and browsing.

Can I watch on more than one TV?
Yes. Extra TV boxes can be added for multi-room viewing, each with an additional monthly cost.

What devices can I watch on when away from home?
The Virgin TV Go app lets you stream live TV and on-demand content on mobile devices.

Verdict

The Virgin Media Sport bundle is the go-to choice for households that want fast broadband and full sports coverage in one package. With 362Mbps broadband, every Sky Sports channel, Netflix included, and over 200 other channels, it ticks the box for sports-heavy households.

It’s more expensive than Entertainment but better value than adding Sky Sports separately. If you also want cinema or gigabit speeds, Sport + Cinema or Max Volt may be better long-term bets. For sports fans, though, this is Virgin Media’s sweet spot.

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