While the frenzy of Black Friday sales has ended, a standout offer for television sports enthusiasts remains firmly in play. Virgin Media is continuing to provide a significant opportunity for savings with three months free on two of its popular broadband and TV packages that include Sky Sports channels.
What's Included in the Virgin Media Sport Bundles?
The first option is the Sport Bundle, priced at £56.99 per month. This package is tailored for the armchair fan, delivering access to 9 Sky Sports channels, such as Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports F1, alongside more than 200 other TV channels. Subscribers also receive a standard Netflix subscription. For connectivity, the bundle includes an average download speed of 362 Mbps, which Virgin states is suitable for households of four to six people. With the first three months free, the total saving exceeds £170.
For viewers seeking even more entertainment, the Sport + Cinema Bundle is available for £66.99 monthly. This package builds on the Sport Bundle by adding movie-focused channels, taking the total channel count to over 210 and including Sky Cinema HD for the latest blockbuster films. It also features a faster 516 Mbps broadband connection, designed for homes with six to eight users. This deal, with the initial three months free, represents a saving of £200.
How Do Rival Providers Compare?
Other major providers are also vying for customers' attention with competitive sports packages. Sky currently offers a bundle combining Essential TV, Sky Sports, and TNT Sports for £60 a month on a 24-month contract. Another Sky package provides Essential TV, Sky Sports, and 150 Mbps fibre broadband for £55 per month.
Meanwhile, EE is still honouring its Black Friday promotion, which allows customers to get six months of EE TV Sport for just £2 a month. This includes TNT Sports, covering major football tournaments like the UEFA Champions League. Broadband can be added separately for £28.99 a month.
Customer Feedback on Virgin Media Services
Virgin Media's offerings have garnered positive reactions from several users on the review platform Trustpilot. One customer expressed satisfaction, stating: "Very pleased with the product from Virgin... Satisfied with the equipment and choice of viewing Sport and Cinema, and a good choice of all other programmes plus Netflix."
Another reviewer praised the ease of use and content: "Easy to access and navigate. Some great new programmes, and plenty of sport." A further comment highlighted the value of the sports coverage: "Found it very easy to update my bundle and include Sky Sports, which we are really enjoying, especially the ladies’ cricket tournaments."
However, not all feedback was without critique. One user awarded four stars but noted: "Currently, I am happy with my Virgin deal, although my Broadband seems a little slower than on previous occasions." Another pointed out a specific issue for sports recordists: "If a programme is being recorded, like golf or football, for example, and there is a play-off or extra time, the programme finishes at the time the planner says it should, so I keep having to add ‘extra’ minutes when I set a recording."
For sports fans who missed the peak discount period, these ongoing deals present a valuable chance to secure comprehensive coverage of major games and events while making substantial savings on their monthly bills.
