What’s on Sky Sports this month? January’s essential viewing schedule

Jonathan Victoria • 16 Jan 2025 Features

Top sporting watches to start the new year.

The new year is here, which means there’s plenty of exciting events to look forward to once more, starting this month! Check out what’s coming up on Sky Sports this January across their 12 channels.

Football on Sky Sports

The fixtures are still coming at us hard and fast, and with that come plenty of opportunities for different teams to capitalise, making every game a must-watch!

Here are some picks for the biggest games of the month across the Premier League, WSL and EFL.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa | Saturday 18th at 5:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Past the halfway stage of the season, Arsenal are still aiming to track down Liverpool for the title, while Aston Villa are looking to push their way back into another top four finish. 

The Gunners won the first matchup this year 2-0 at Villa Park. Will Villa be able to get their revenge in front of a raucous Emirates crowd?

Manchester City Women vs Manchester United Women | Sunday 19th at 6:45pm | Sky Sports Premier League

Looking to the Women's Super League, the Manchester Derby will be the highlight of the month, both sides hoping for a win to keep pace with the so-far unbeaten Chelsea at the top.

City have been the victor in three of the pairs last five contests in the league, so form certainly favours them. However, United are currently on a four-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, so they will certainly be aiming to bring the fight.

Wrexham vs Birmingham City | Thursday 23rd at 8pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

Disregard League One football you should not! Birmingham City, regarded as the Real Madrid of the league earlier in the year, are flying high at the top, but will matchup against a formidable opponent in the form of fellow highflyers Wrexham.

The Hollywood team from Wales are continuing their storied rise through the leagues, aiming for yet another promotion this year. But in their way stands the league leaders, who are sure to not give them an inch in their bid to regain their Championship status.

Manchester City vs Chelsea | Saturday 25th at 5:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

At one point the most potent teams in the league, Manchester City and Chelsea have seen a fairly poor run of results recently that have dropped them out of the top four. 

The wins need to start flowing for both, but first they have to get through each other. This matchup has proven to be a spicy one each time in the last couple of years, here’s to hoping this edition will continue that trend.

Burnley vs Leeds | Monday 27th at 8pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

A match that could determine who ends the month at the top of the table as Burnley welcomes Leeds to Turf Moor.

The current leaders Leeds won’t want to drop anything from now until the end of the year, lest they forget how things went for them in last seasons campaign. But Burnley are on the hunt, as are the two teams who sit within three points of them, and as we know all too well, nothing is a guarantee in the Championship.

Formula 1 on Sky Sports

We’re racing closer and closer to the start of the new Formula 1 season, but unfortunately there is still nothing yet this month.

The good news is they are getting ready. The drivers have begun reporting to their respective team headquarters as they all prepare to for the season start, with testing soon approaching at the end of February.

Cricket on Sky Sports

With winter upon us, the cricket season is largely over now, so there aren't any fixtures on Sky Sports worth shouting about this month.

Golf on Sky Sports

January isn’t a massive golfing month in England, but thankfully elsewhere around the world the weather is just about good enough for some top level events to take place!

The new PGA Tour season got underway with the first signature event of the year, and there is one more to come plus other competitions with strong fields gracing our screens this month. 

The American Express | Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th January | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

It may sound more like an old western than a golf tournament but you can believe that there will be some rousing action coming from La Quinta, California during this weekend.

Last year’s edition saw history made, as Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991. This year could be anyone’s once again, with the large and stacked field ready to battle it out.

Farmers Insurance Open | Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th January | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

The following weekend will bring the return of the Torrey Pines, the long-time venue of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Mattieu Pavon took home the top prize last year, his first career PGA Tour win, and will be looking to defend his crown against some very formidable opponents.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Thursday 30th January - Sunday 2nd February | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

The second signature event of the year already and it comes in the form of the famed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 

As one of the biggest pros and celebs tournament of the year hosted at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, this is the tournament many associate with the real start of the new season.

Tennis on Sky Sports

The new ATP and WTA seasons have gotten underway, with the Australian Open currently getting things going.

Unfortunately, Sky Sports does not have the broadcast rights to the tournament, but they will have every ATP and WTA Tour event this year plus the US Open later in the season.

Live action on Sky Sports

NFL Playoffs | Saturday 18th January - Sunday 9th February | Sky Sports Main Event & NFL

The NFL playoffs are in full swing, the culmination of 18 weeks of hard-fought regular season action with the lucky teams who made it through to the post-season now battling it out for the coveted Lombardi Trophy, given to the victor of the Super Bowl.

The Wild Card round is already through and next up will be the Divisional Round on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January, followed by the Conference Championships the following Sunday.

Every team left in feels they have an equal chance at making the Super Bowl on 9th February, but it will take a lot to make it there and dethrone the inevitable Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs.

Sky Sports channels

There are 12 Sky Sports channels in total, with three coming free with all Sky TV packages. The full channel list is:

• Sky Sports Main Event (401)
• Sky Sports Premier League (402)
• Sky Sports Football (403)
• Sky Sports Cricket (404)
• Sky Sports Golf (405)
• Sky Sports F1 (406)
• Sky Sports Tennis (407)
• Sky Sports Action (408)
• Sky Sports News (409, free channel )
• Sky Sports+ (412)
• Sky Sports Racing (415, free channel)
• Sky Sports Mix (416, free channel)

Sky Sports Box Office is also available but only as an extra purchase. It is not included with any Sky Sports package and is only available for the specific event you purchase.

How to watch Sky Sports

There are multiple ways you can watch Sky Sports depending on device and even on the provider.

Sky Sports is available to watch on Sky TV, as well as via the Sky Sports app on various devices. You can also purchase Sky Sports on other providers, including NOW TV, Virgin Media and BT.

Sky Sports on Sky TV

Sky Sports is available as an add-on to Sky TV and can be purchased as such on an existing package or bought together as part of a package for new customers.

Sky Sports on various devices

The Sky Sports app is available on multiple devices, including mobile, tablet and consoles. You can also watch Sky Sports online via the Sky Sports video player.

Sky Sports on NOW TV

NOW TV offers various Sky Memberships, which include Sky Sports. There are a number of options for these memberships, including no contract options so you can choose how long you want to keep yours for.

Sky Sports on Virgin Media

You can purchase Sky Sports on Virgin Media the same way you can with Sky TV – it is available as an add-on to any package or as part of one of their pre-made packages.

Sky Sports on BT

Sky Sports is available on BT via a NOW TV Sports Membership that can be added to a package or included in a pre-made package.

How much is Sky Sports?

Sky Sports' monthly cost varies depending on your chosen provider and whether you want a rolling or fixed contract, or if you want to choose a bundled package.

Sky TV

• Sky Sports add-on: £20 a month (24 months) or £27 a month (31-day rolling)
• Sky Stream, Sky Sports, Ultimate TV & Netflix: £42 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 75: £59 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Ultimate TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 150: £59 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Sky Sports, Essential TV & Netflix: £35 a month, 24 months
• Sky Stream, Essential TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 75: £55 a month, 24-months
• Sky Stream, Essential TV, Netflix + Sky Sports + Full Fibre 150: £55 a month, 24 months

NOW TV 

• Day Membership: £14.99 one-off payment
• Flexible Month Membership: £26 a month*, 31-day rolling contract 

*Currently on offer, £26 for first six months, £34.99 after six months.

Virgin Media

• Sky Sports SD: £31.75 or Sky Sports HD, £38.75
• Bigger Combo Bundle + Sports HD: £65 a month, 18-months
• Bigger Combo Volt Bundle + Sports HD: £75, 18-months
• Biggest Combo Bundle: £69 a month, 18-months
• Biggest Combo Volt Bundle: £79 a month, 18-months
• Mega Volt Bundle: £88.99 a month, 18-months

BT

• NOW Sports on BT: £34.99, 1-month rolling
• Sport + Fibre 2: £49.99 a month, 24-months
• Full Works + Fibre 2: £54.99*, 24-months

*Introductory price of £54.99 for first three months, then £107.99 after.

Note: The prices listed above are correct as of 16/01/2025. Some are deal prices, not full standard prices. Be sure to check the package price before purchasing. Upfront costs may apply.