Virgin TV adds new Tennis Channel to streaming for free

Virgin Media O2 is adding a new channel to its streaming options for customers and they won't need to pay any additional fee for it <i>(Image: Getty)</i>
Virgin Media O2 is adding a new channel to its streaming options for customers and they won't need to pay any additional fee for it (Image: Getty)
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Virgin TV customers can now enjoy a new streaming experience at no extra cost.

Virgin Media O2 has added Tennis Channel to its growing line-up of streaming options, offering round-the-clock coverage of live matches, interviews and classic games.

Available on channel 542, the service features major tournaments including the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, ATP Challenger Tour, and Ultimate Tennis Showdown.

In addition to live matches, Tennis Channel delivers behind-the-scenes access through player interviews, profiles, magazine shows, and a rich archive of memorable moments from events such as the Australian Open and US Open.



Virgin Media adds new Tennis Channel to its streaming options for free

The channel joins Virgin Media’s existing 40 streaming channels, which include Tipping Point, Deal or No Deal, and Great British Menu.

It's now listed on Virgin Media’s Electronic Programme Guide and comes as part of the company’s expanding streaming channel offering, providing an alternative and complimentary experience to traditional linear TV.

Virgin Media O2 plans to continue growing its streaming line-up to give viewers even more choice.

Tennis Channel is only available for Virgin TV360 and Flex customers.

Richard Vivian, Director of Programming and Value-Added Services at Virgin Media O2, said: "Tennis continues to captivate audiences around the world, and this new streaming channel gives our customers even more ways to stay connected to the sport they love.

"Available 24/7 at no extra cost, Virgin TV customers can switch onto live tournaments and exclusive content as well as must-watch tennis content they won't find anywhere else."


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Andy Reif, SVP International and Programming at Tennis Channel, said: "We’re thrilled to bring world-class tennis coverage to millions of UK fans through this new partnership with Virgin Media O2.

"This marks another milestone in Tennis Channel’s ongoing international growth and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best tennis coverage to fans everywhere."

What is included for customers?

Channel rights include:

1/ Premier Country vs Country Competitions:

  • United Cup
  • Davis Cup
  • Billie Jean King Cup
  • Hopman Cup

2/ ATP & WTA UK Grass Court Events

  • ATP 500 Queen’s (HSBC Championships)
  • WTA 500 Queen’s (HSBC Championships)
  • ATP & WTA Birmingham
  • ATP & WTA Ilkley
  • WTA 250 & ATP Nottingham
  • WTA & ATP 250 Eastbourne

3/ ATP Challenger Tour

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4/ Ultimate Tennis Showdown

4 events:

  • Guadalajara
  • Nîmes
  • Hong Kong
  • London

Virgin TV customers upgraded to 2 new channels for free

Virgin TV regularly upgrades its offering for customers and in May this year, it launched two brand-new 24/7 channels.

The brand-new streaming channels (also known as Fast Ad Supported TV - FAST), showcase two of the most popular shows in the country: 8 out of 10 Cats, on channel 250, hosted by Jimmy Carr and the beloved BBC game show Pointless, on channel 251, hosted by Alexander Armstrong.

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