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

Jonathan Victoria • 06 May 2025 Features

Top sporting watches this month.

With the better weather and longer days in May comes the end of football season, a sad time for most…

But we’re still a couple of weeks away from then, plus there is a lot more live sport for you to enjoy across the month to keep you busy!

Football on Sky Sports

All the European leagues will be reaching their end during this month, leaving us with the long wait until the new season starts up again.

But before then, there are some tasty matchups to indulge in and final positions to be confirmed, making for a thrilling final month.

EFL Play-Offs | Thursday 8th - Monday 26th | Sky Sports Main Event & Football

The EFL regular season is complete but now is the tasty portion of the season - the playoffs.

Four teams from each the Championship, League One and League Two will battle it out to try reach Wembley and secure promotion to the league above. You will not want to miss the action.

Championship

Bristol City vs Sheffield United

• 1st Leg – Thursday 8th at 8pm
• 2nd Leg – Monday 12th at 8pm

Coventry vs Sunderland

• 1st Leg – Friday 9th at 8pm
• 2nd Leg – Tuesday 13th at 8pm

Final – Saturday 24th at 4:30pm

League One

Leyton Orient vs Stockport

• 1st Leg – Saturday 10th at 12:30pm
• 2nd Leg – Wednesday 14th at 8pm

Wycombe vs Charlton

• 1st Leg – Sunday 11th at 6:30pm
• 2nd Leg – Thursday 15th at 8pm

Final – Sunday 25th at 1pm

League Two

Notts County vs AFC Wimbledon

• 1st Leg – Saturday 10th at 8pm
• 2nd Leg – Saturday 17th at 12:30pm

Chesterfield vs Walsall

• 1st Leg – Sunday 11th at 3:30pm
• 2nd Leg – Friday 16th at 8pm

Final – Monday 26th at 1pm

Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Dortmund | Sunday 11th at 2:30pm | Sky Sports+

The Bundesliga title has already been wrapped up by the usual suspect in Bayern Munich, but the Champions League spots are still very much up for grabs.

Leverkusen has the second spot secured so only two places remain. Dortmund have fought hard to get back to a solid position but will want to win their final two games to claim their spot. Their matchup against Leverkusen will most definitely be a strong fight.

Liverpool vs Arsenal | Sunday 11th at 4:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Arsenal's second place spot they’ve held onto for some time is coming under threat. With the outside possibility of them falling out of a top four spot, they won’t want to slip up anywhere.

Of course, that is easier said than done when going up against the league champions. The Reds may already have the title wrapped up, but no doubt they won’t want any more losses on their record.

Arsenal vs Newcastle United | Sunday 18th at 4:30pm | Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Once more, Arsenal will be in a fight for a top four spot. This time, they’ll be facing another opponent looking for the same in the form of Newcastle. 

Formula 1 on Sky Sports

The story of the season so far has been mostly told by Oscar Piastri, who has moved into the lead of the championship. May will be an interesting month, though, with rule changes set to come in Spain that could shake everything up.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Friday 16th - Sunday 18th | Sky Sports F1 HD

Imola typically provides an exciting affair, and with how this season is shaping up, that should be no different this time around.

Monaco Grand Prix | Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th | Sky Sports F1 HD

The most prestigious race on the calendar, whether you love it or not. This year, a new rule that requires mandatory extra stops for each driver could help to make things a bit more interesting.

Spanish Grand Prix | Friday 30th May - Sunday 1st June | SKy Sports F1 HD

Things are set to change in Spain that could turn the championship upside down. McLaren has a big advantage already but with the new tests coming in, they may find other teams getting closer to them.

Cricket on Sky Sports

IPL | Until 25th May | Sky Sports Main Event & Cricket 

The 2025 IPL season will come to a conclusion later this month, but before then there’s still plenty of action that could shake up the table. 

• Eliminator - 3rd vs 4th – Wednesday 21st at 3pm
• Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator – Friday 23rd May at 3pm
• Final – Sunday 25th at 3pm

Golf on Sky Sports

Truist Championship | Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf

May could end up being a lucrative month for any golfer willing to step up, starting with the first signature event, the Truist Championship, taking place at the Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course), a first for the club that twice held the US Open in 1907 and 1910.

PGA Championship | Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th | Sky Sports Main Event & Golf 

The second major championship of the year returns to Quail Hollow Club for the first time since 2017.

Defending champion Xander Schauffelle will be eyeing a repeat of last years heroics, but with the likes of Scottie Sheffler in fine form and Rory McIlroy fresh off of finally ending his major drought, it won’t be an easy task.

US Women’s Open | Thursday 29th May - Sunday 1st June | Sky Sports Main Event, Golf & Mix

The LPGA’s best will also have their second chance at major glory. Erin Hills Golf Course will be the stage for the championship that Yuka Saso will be hoping to defend.

The Memorial Tournament | Thursday 29th May - Sunday 1st June | Sky Sports Main Event, Golf & Sky Sports+

The final signature event of the month comes in the form of the Memorial Tournament, hosted at Muirfield Village Golf Club. 

Tennis on Sky Sports

ATP & WTA 1000 Rome | Wednesday 7th - Sunday 18th | Sky Sports Main Event, Tennis & Sky Sports+

Witness all of the very best from both the ATP and WTA tours as the Italian Open presents the last opportunity for a tune-up before the French Open at Roland Garros later in the month.

Live action on Sky Sports

Premier League Darts | Sky Sports Main Event + Sky Sports+

The Premier League Darts season will reach its conclusion this month, will three final nights before the top four in the table advance to the play-offs in London.

Defending champion and young sensation Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler has been making history this season, having won a record five nights already. He already has his place in the play-offs, but who will join him?

Night 14 – Thursday 8th at 7pm

Night 15 – Thursday 15th at 7pm

Night 16 – Thursday 22nd at 7pm

Play-Offs– Thursday 29th at 7pm

Betfred Super League | Sky Sports+

The Super League rolls on, with more exciting matches set to take place during the month. Will Hull KR be able to keep up their sensational form? 

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.