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

Jonathan Victoria • 03 Feb 2025 Features

Top sporting watches to start the new year.

February is the month of love, so fall in love with the multitude of top sporting events coming to Sky Sports over the next 28 days!

Football on Sky Sports

It’s a football heavy month this February with numerous big fixtures that may have serious implications in the teams’ respective leagues.

We’re not just talking about the Premier League here; there are Championship and Bundesliga games you won’t want to miss, plus the semi-finals of the EFL Cup in the first week of the month!

Newcastle vs Arsenal | Wednesday 5th at 8pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

Arsenal will have to dig deep if they are to overturn the 2-0 deficit they have against Newcastle in this EFL Cup second leg. 

The Magpies may be hoping the two goals in hand will be enough as the thought of home advantage may not power them through, given they have lost their last two home games in the Prem.

Liverpool vs Tottenham | Thursday 6th at 8pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

The current Prem league leaders Liverpool will also be looking to overturn a first leg loss, although as opposed to Arsenal, they only need the one goal to be all square with Tottenham.

Spurs did a good job to get the advantage from the first game and will take their current momentum to Anfield (three wins in four games, all comps).

Brighton vs Chelsea | Friday 14th at 8pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Any teams in the top half of the Premier League table will have aspirations of qualifying for Europe this season, making this clash all the more intense.

Chelsea are already embroiled in the fight for an automatic Champions League spot, while Brighton need results if they want to book a Europe Conference League spot at the least.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich | Saturday 15th at 5:30pm | Sky Sports Football

Over to Germany, second will welcome first as the defending champions Leverkusen will be hoping to keep Bayern from running away.

At the time of writing, just six points separates the sides, so this fixture could very well be a big six-pointer itself.

Leeds vs Sunderland | Monday 17th at 8pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

Moving back to the UK but going down a tier to the Championship and you find a top-of-the-table clash once again, this time with current league leaders Leeds looking to quell the threat of fourth-placed Sunderland.

Remember, only two teams get the automatic promotion spot, and with eight points between the two sides, both will know they need to come away with the result.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea | Saturday 22nd at 5:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Chelsea will face a similar challenge to their encounter against Brighton as they face a formidable foe in Aston Villa.

Villa were active in the January transfer window, improving upon their already strong squad, and will no doubt be a huge threat to Chelsea and the other sides vying for a top four finish.

Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest | Sunday 23rd at 2pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

It actually seems funny putting this as a one-to-watch game given how just four seasons ago Nottingham Forest weren’t even in the Premier League and Newcastle couldn’t achieve a top half finish.

Yet here we are, with Forest currently sitting in third and Newcastle in fifth, both gunning for Champions League football once again next season. What a year we’ve been having!

Manchester City vs Liverpool | Sunday 23rd at 4:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Could this be the passing of the torch match? Will the crown be passed on from one bald head (Pep Guardiola) to another (Arne Slot)?

The season may still be long from over, but this fixture could certainly decide if the Reds will be this year’s champions.

Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt | Sunday 23rd at 4:30pm | Sky Sports Football

Back to the top of the Bundesliga, and if Bayern were able to stave off the challenge of Leverkusen, they’ll have to repeat the feat against third placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

There is a substantial gap of 13 points between the pair so there’s more for Bayern to lose than for Frankfurt to gain, but that surely won’t stop the visitors from bringing a strong challenge.

Formula 1 on Sky Sports

We’re racing closer and closer to the start of the new Formula 1 season, but unfortunately there are still no races yet.

However, February is the month when F1 fans can start getting excited, what with the car reveals and pre-season testing, all of which will be shown live on Sky Sports F1. The Bahrain pre-season testing will take place over three days, 26th-28th February.

Cricket on Sky Sports

February in England is still not exactly cricket season, but it is elsewhere in the world! This month will see the start of the biggest ODI competition on the international stage, the ICC Champions Trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy | Wednesday 19th February - Sunday 9th March | Sky Sports Main Event & Cricket 

The ICC Champions Trophy returns for the first time since 2017, bringing some of the best ODI action almost every day from 19th February until 9th March.

Eight of the world's best sides will compete ferociously for the title that host Pakistan last won.

Golf on Sky Sports

The 2025 PGA Tour season is in full swing now, and February promises four high-level events, including the third Signature Event of the year.

Not only that, but the brand new TGL has begun its inaugural year and is proving to be a success so far. While there is still much to learn about the TGL, it certainly is capturing golf fans, which makes it even better that you can tune in each week!

TGL matches 5-12 | Wednesday 5th - Wednesday 26th | Sky Sports Golf

TGL has been a welcome addition to the PGA Tour amongst golf fans and it is sure to keep going from strength to strength, even in its inaugural year.

There’s typically one match each week, but sometimes there are more - and even on occasion, there are more than one in one day! Be sure to check out our How to watch TGL in the UK guide for all the important information on the competition.

WM Phoenix Open | Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

A fan-favourite tournament, the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale always provides a brilliant contest!

The stadium course, which is run for the Phoenix Open, is without a doubt one of the best courses around, due to its raucous nature, in particular the par-3 16th hole that is known as ‘The Coliseum’.

The Genesis Invitational | Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

The fourth Signature Event of the season comes in the form of the Los Angeles Open, better known as the Genesis Invitational, with golfing icon Tiger Woods set to host.

The tournament has been moved from its usual home of the Riviera Country Club to the Torrey Pines South Course in San Diego due to the ongoing natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles.

Mexico Open | Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

With the PGA Tour season properly underway, every tournament matters, particularly now with the Masters creeping closer.

That’s why the Mexico Open will be sure to have many of the biggest names making their way to the Vidanta Villarta course in Vallarta, Mexico to compete for the biggest portion of the $8.5m purse.

Cognizant Classic | Thursday 27th February - Sunday 2nd March | Sky Sports Golf

The final tournament this month (and start of March) will see the players travel to South Florida for the Cognizant Classic.

Tennis on Sky Sports

One Grand Slam down, three more to go. The ATP and WTA Tours are officially underway, with our first major champions of the year crowned. The next won’t be for some time, though.

That’s not to mean there’s no action, as both tours continue competing around the world in varying levels of competitions, including this bigger event this month from the WTA.

WTA 1000 Doha | Sunday 9th - Sunday 16th | Sky Sports Tennis & Sky Sports+

WTA 1000 events are the biggest competitions outside of the Grand Slams, so expect to see the best talent from the tour competing.

February will see back-to-back WTA 1000 events, allowing for the players to rack up some valuable points in the rankings. Doha, Qatar will be up first, where defending champion Iga Swiatek will be keen to retain her crown.

WTA 1000 & ATP 500 Dubai | Monday 17th - Sunday 23rd | Sky Sports Tennis

Following on from Doha will be the Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai (shocker). It is a men’s and women’s competition, although the women’s is listed as a higher-level event than the men’s.

Live action on Sky Sports

Premier League Darts | Starts on Thursday 6th at 7pm | Sky Sports Main Event + Sky Sports+

The latest season of Premier League Darts will get underway this month, starting with the first night at the SSE Arena Belfast in Belfast, Ireland.

That will be the first of 16 nights that comprises the League stage, at the end of which will see the play-offs to crown the 2025 champion.

Night One – Thursday 6th at 7pm

Night Two – Thursday 13th at 7pm

Night Three – Thursday 20th at 7pm

Night Four – Thursday 27th at 7pm

Betfred Super League | Starts on Thursday 13th at 8pm | Sky Sports+

The Betfred Super League, the highest level in the British rugby league system, will begin its 2025 season this month, starting with a replay of one of last season's semi-final matchups, WIgan Warriors vs Leigh Leopards.

NFL Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday 9th at 10pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Action HD

It all comes down to this. After 18 weeks of regular season action and three weeks of play-off scraps, the Super Bowl awaits for the two conference champions.

While it may not be the game most fans wanted, this replay of Super Bowl LVII is sure to deliver like the last did, and maybe even with a different result.

Be sure to catch the biggest game of the year this Sunday 9th February.

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: The Last Crescendo | Saturday 22nd at 4:30pm | Sky Sports Box Office

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 is sure to provide in the same way the pairs first encounter did, with Beterbiev hoping to retain his undisputed light heavyweight crown.

The card as a whole makes this a must-watch event, with Daniel Dubois putting his IBF heavyweight title up against Joseph Parker, Shakur Stevenson wagering his WBC lightweight title against Floyd Schofield, and 41-year-old Zhilei Zhang going up against Agit Kabayel.

Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 will be available to order and watch via Sky Sports Box Office.

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.