Providing top class commentary for fans will be a stellar squad of Irish and International football figures who will lend their expertise and experience to Virgin Media Sport, with representatives from Ireland and across Europe also on hand to bring viewers the very best insight and analysis.

 

Virgin Media customers are also assured they won’t miss a single match. They can record, replay, pause and watch archived matches and footage on-demand. They can use the TV Anywhere App and they can also simply press start-over during any live match (which brings them right back to kick-off time).

Commenting on the announcement, Paul Farrell, Vice President of Commercial at Virgin Media Television said ; “We’re cementing our position as the new home of top class European Football in Ireland with the announcement of six additional Virgin Media Sport channels to ensure fans don’t miss a single minute of the upcoming UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues.”

“Our local production, new studio and our panel of Irish and International experts who will be providing in-depth analysis, ensures that we have created the only place for fans to switch on for the very best sporting action, commentary and analysis in Ireland.”

 

ENDS

 

 

Further Information:

 

Anna-Maria Barry, Virgin Media

E: AnnaMaria.Barry@virginmedia.ie

P: (086) 227 2072

 

 

 

Notes to Editor:

 

 

Channels

 

New Channels available to customers from Tuesday 18^th September

 

• Virgin Media Sport
• Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
• Virgin Media Sport Extra 2
• Virgin Media Sport Extra 3
• Virgin Media Sport Extra 4
• Virgin Media Sport Extra 5
• Virgin Media Sport Extra 6

 

Fixtures

 

Tuesday 18th September
League	Fixture	Format	Kick-Off	Channel
UEFA Champions League	Barcelona v PSV Eindhoven	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport
UEFA Champions League	Inter Milan v Tottenham	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media One
UEFA Champions League	Liverpool v Paris SG	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport
UEFA Champions League	Monaco v Atletico	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
UEFA Champions League	Red Star Belgrade v Napoli	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 2
UEFA Champions League	Brugge v Borussia Dortmund	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 3
UEFA Champions League	Schalke v Porto	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 4
UEFA Champions League	Galatasaray v Lokomotiv Moscow	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 5

 

 

Wednesday 19th September
League	Fixture	Format	Kick-Off	Channel
UEFA Champions League	Shakhtar v Hoffenheim	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
UEFA Champions League	Ajax v AEK Athens	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 2
UEFA Champions League	Young Boys v Man United	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport
UEFA Champions League	Man City v Lyon	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
UEFA Champions League	Valencia v Juventus	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 2
UEFA Champions League	Real Madrid v Roma	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 3
UEFA Champions League	Benfica v Bayern Munich	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 4
UEFA Champions League	Viktoria Plzen v CSKA Moscow	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 5

 

 

 

Wednesday 19th September
League	Fixture	Format	Kick-Off	Channel
UEFA Europa League	PAOK Salonika v Chelsea	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport
UEFA Europa League	Villarreal v Rangers	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
UEFA Europa League	Marseille v Eintracht Frankfurt	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 2
UEFA Europa League	Sevilla v Standard Liege	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 3
UEFA Europa League	Rapid Vienna v Spartak Moscow	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 4
UEFA Europa League	Vidi v BATE	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 5
UEFA Europa League	Besiktas v Sarpsborg	LIVE	17:55	Virgin Media Sport Extra 6
UEFA Europa League	Celtic v Rosenborg	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport
UEFA Europa League	Arsenal v Vorskla	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
UEFA Europa League	Dudelange v AC Milan	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 2
UEFA Europa League	Leipzig v Salzburg	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 3
UEFA Europa League	Sporting Lisbon v Qarabag	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 4
UEFA Europa League	Olympiacos v Real Betis	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 5
UEFA Europa League	Dinamo Zagreb v Fenerbahce	LIVE	20:00	Virgin Media Sport Extra 6

 

 

 

 

About Virgin Media Sport

Virgin Media TV customers will be able to access Virgin Media Sport at no additional cost to their current monthly subscription.

 

Customers who avail of one of Virgin Media’s other services such as mobile or broadband will be able to access Virgin Media Sport and all live matches through the Virgin Media TV Anywhere App for free for the first two months, then at a reduced rate of €10 a month after.

 

Sports fans who are not currently Virgin Media customers won’t lose out. The Virgin Media TV Anywhere App will guarantee fans access to top class football, ensuring they stay up to date with their teams throughout the tournament. The service will be available for just €20 per month on a 30 day contract.

 

 

About Virgin Media

Virgin Media is known for challenging the status quo – taking on industry giants, championing people and simply delivering extraordinary products and services.

We help create a digital world that makes good things happen: for our customers and the communities in which we operate.

 

In Ireland our cable business delivers multi award-winning services: broadband, TV, mobile and home phone connect thousands of people across the country. But we’re not finished; we’re extending our network reach through Project Lightning so that more communities can enjoy the benefits of the fastest, widely available broadband speeds from Virgin Media.

 

Our broadcast division, Virgin Media Television is Ireland’s number one commercial broadcaster operating three free-to-air channels (Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Three, plus the Virgin Media Player) and is a significant investor in home produced content across news, current affairs, drama and sports.

 

Through Virgin Media Business, we support entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector, delivering the fastest speeds and tailor-made services.

Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, the world’s largest international TV and broadband company, with operations in 11 European countries. The company invests in the infrastructure and digital platforms that empower customers to make the most of the video, internet and communications revolution.

For further information please visit: www.virginmediatelevision.ie