There is a bumper schedule of sport taking place throughout the festive season, and with Virgin TV you won’t miss any of the action.
Football
For football lovers, the festive season is always a real feast as the games come thick and fast. Things kick off with a crucial game affecting both ends of the Premier League table as Liverpool host Leeds at Anfield on Boxing Day lunchtime. And from there the action just keeps coming with live Premier League games on eight of the nine days to take us into 2022 (including Newcastle vs Man United, Arsenal vs Man City and Chelsea vs Liverpool).
Boxing Day
Liverpool vs Leeds United 12.30PM, BT Sport
Aston Villa vs Chelsea 5.30PM Sky Sports
Brighton vs Brentford 8PM, Sky Sports
27th December
Newcastle vs Man United 8PM, Sky Sports
28th December (All Amazon Prime)
Arsenal vs Wolves 12.30PM
Southampton vs Tottenham 3PM
Watford vs West Ham 3PM
Crystal Palace vs Norwich 3PM
Leeds United vs Aston Villa 5.30PM
Leicester vs Liverpool 8PM
29th December (Amazon Prime)
Chelsea vs Brighton 7.30PM
Brentford vs Man City 8.15PM
30th December (Amazon Prime)
Man United vs Burnley 8.15PM
New Year’s Day
Arsenal vs Man City 12.30PM, BT Sport
Crystal Palace vs West Ham, 5.30PM, Sky Sports
2nd January
Brentford vs Aston Villa 2PM, Sky Sports
Chelsea vs Liverpool 4.30PM, Sky Sports
3rd January
Man United vs Wolves 5.30PM, Sky Sports
For more fixtures, both at home and abroad, click here
The Ashes
It has been a tough Ashes series down under for England so far this winter. The visitors have lost the opening two tests which leaves a first series win in Australia since 2011 looking a tall order. But, every amazing comeback has to start somewhere and England will be hoping Melbourne is that location. The third test begins, as is Australian tradition, on Boxing Day at the infamous MCG stadium and runs through until 30th December. By that point we will know if England still have a chance of reclaiming the famous Ashes urn.
Ashes 3rd Test, 26th – 30th Dec, BT Sport (play starts at 11.30PM each evening)
World Darts Championship
The World Championship darts under the lights at the Alexandra Palace is up there with the most festive of traditions for many. And it is after Christmas that the drama usually moves up a level. Gerwyn Price is the current champion, but with so many up and coming stars making names for themselves throughout 2021, rarely has the sport been in better health. Will the Iceman defend his trophy? Will another rising star claim their maiden title? It will be thrilling entertainment as we find out.
15th December – 3rd January, Sky Sports
Rugby Union
The English Premiership continues throughout the festive season with a host of televised games coming up as the campaign nears the halfway stage. Leicester Tigers will be looking to maintain their 100% record when they face Bristol Bears on Boxing Day before another round of fixtures kicks the new year off in style, including Sale Sharks against Wasps.
Boxing Day
Bristol Bears vs Leicester Tigers 2PM
Bath vs Gloucester 4.30PM
27th December
Harlequins vs Northampton 5PM
New Year’s Day
Sale vs Wasps 2PM
Exeter Chiefs vs Bristol Bears 4.30PM
2nd January
Gloucester vs Harlequins 3PM
(all on BT Sport)
