Digital TV Guides

TV sports channels and packages

Updated: Monday 16 July, 2012

By Helen Thomas

Want to watch all the big sporting events in 3D? You can take your television to the next dimension with a 3D sports package.

If you want to feel like you're in the box or next to the wicket, 3D TV can place you right inside the action.

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3D TV channels

Sky (www.sky.co.uk) is Europe’s first dedicated 3D channel bringing you the same incredible 3D experience you'd get at the cinema, all in the comfort of your own home.

The Satellite TV provider shows Barclays Premier League matches throughout the football season, plus an array of other great sporting action - all in 3D.

The channel is available at no extra cost to all Sky World customers, also taking the Sky HD Pack.

3D football

Get front row action with a least two Barclays Premier League matches each week from the very start of the season.

3D rugby

Rugby Union’s Autumn Internationals will be shown in 3D on Sky, as England take on New Zealand, Australia and World Champions South Africa at Twickenham in November.

3D Olympics

Watch Eurosport's 3D coverage of the Olympic Games opening ceremony and over 100 hours of incredible coverage on Sky 3D.

What else can I watch in 3D?

Sky’s 3D TV channel will also be showing a selection of 3D movies, documentaries and entertainment.

Virgin Media (www.virginmedia.com) has also launched its own on-demand 3D TV, allowing customers to watch 3D movies on a pay-per-view basis.

How do I get 3D TV?

Before signing-up to a 3D TV provider, such as Sky or Virgin Media, you will need to make sure that you have the necessary hardware to watch 3D sports and movies. You will need a 3D ready television, which currently start from around £1,000, and a set of 3D glasses to watch all the action.

Then simply sign-up to Sky World and the Sky HD Pack to enjoy everything it has to offer in 3D, or choose Virgin Media for on-demand 3D movies.