Virgin Media customers get FREE 24-7 TV sports channel in huge upgrade

VIRGIN Media has confirmed they will be adding a brand new channel to its service for its users. The channel will likely be a welcome addition as it will be dedicated entirely to one beloved sport. Fans will be able to catch Tennis 24/7 on the new channel Credit: Getty For UK TV users, the company will be launching a new dedicated Tennis Channel that will offer non-stop on-court action. Thankfully, customers can tune in and view every moment without needing to pay a penny more. Sign up for the Tech newsletter Thank you! The tennis upgrade will automatically be added to Virgin TV 360 and Flex plans, with no need for customers to take action, retune devices or call Virgin’s call centre. Virgin has said the channel can be found by heading to 542 and it will run 24 hours a day, offering access to action from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, as well as the ATP Challenger Tour. When the live action is over, the channel will then show exclusive interviews, player profiles, magazine shows and highlights alongside an archive of classic and iconic matches. Richard Vivian, Director of Programming and Value-Added Services at Virgin Media O2 has said he is excited for fans to enjoy this new channel. He 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.” Most read in Tech Andy Reif, SVP International and Programming at Tennis Channel, echoed Vivian’s comments. He 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.” Comment now