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Last updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 08:14 BST

Sky Sports Main Event HD schedule

Sky Sports Main Event HD schedule

Time Programme Description
6:00 AM Live Tennis Coverage from the WTA and/or ATP Tours
10:00 AM Live ICC Women’s World Cup South Africa v Pakistan – group‑stage match
5:45 PM The Premier League Show A daily guide to the top flight
6:00 PM The Premier League Show A daily guide to the top flight
7:00 PM Gillette Labs Soccer Special Full story of the evening’s football action
7:30 PM Live EFL Bristol City v Southampton (kick‑off 8.00 pm)
10:30 PM Back Pages Tonight A look at the sports headlines for tomorrow’s papers
11:00 PM Sky Sports News Round‑up of the day’s sport news with live analysis
11:30 PM Live NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets (tip‑off 12.30 am)
3:00 AM Live NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors (tip‑off 3.00 am)
5:30 AM Live Tennis The WTA Tokyo Open – day three of the WTA 500 event
6:00 AM Live Tennis Coverage from the WTA and/or ATP Tours (repeat slot)

Sky Sports Main Event HD TV guide schedule

6:00 AM – Live Tennis

Coverage from the WTA and/or ATP Tours

At the crack of dawn, Sky Sports Main Event HD brings you live tennis action straight from the world‑class circuits. Whether you’re a fan of the women’s WTA Tour or the men’s ATP Tour, this slot offers a flexible TV guide entry that picks up the most compelling matches of the day. Expect top‑ranked players battling across hard, clay or grass surfaces, with expert commentary and on‑screen statistics that keep UK viewers fully informed. This early‑morning slot is perfect for those checking the what’s on listings before heading to work or school.

10:00 AM – Live ICC Women’s World Cup

South Africa v Pakistan – Group Stage

Mid‑morning cricket fans can tune in to Sky Sports Main Event HD for the ICC Women’s World Cup showdown between South Africa and Pakistan. The match forms part of the group stage, offering thrilling swing bowling and powerful batting. It’s a key part of today’s schedule for anyone following international women’s cricket on the UK television listings.

5:45 PM – The Premier League Show

A daily guide to the top flight

As the evening rush begins, the Sky Sports Main Event HD TV guide slots in The Premier League Show to give you a comprehensive recap of the day’s action in England’s top league. Interviews, tactical analysis and match highlights are covered, making it the essential “what’s on” slot for football lovers looking for the latest on the UK’s premier football listings.

6:00 PM – The Premier League Show

A daily guide to the top flight (repeat)

The 6 pm repeat ensures that viewers who missed the earlier broadcast can still catch a full rundown of Premier League news, injury updates and upcoming fixtures. It’s part of the nightly schedule that keeps the UK audience on top of the league’s developments.

7:00 PM – Gillette Labs Soccer Special

Full story of the evening’s football

At 7 pm, Sky Sports Main Event HD delivers an in‑depth soccer special, unpicking the big stories from the day’s matches across Europe and beyond. Perfect for fans checking tonight’s TV guide for comprehensive football coverage.

7:30 PM – Live EFL

Bristol City v Southampton (kick‑off 8.00 pm)

Saturday evening brings the English Football League clash between Bristol City and Southampton. The match kicks off at 8 pm, but the pre‑match build‑up starts at 7:30 pm on Sky Sports Main Event HD, giving viewers a chance to soak up analysis and team news before the action begins.

10:30 PM – Back Pages Tonight

Tomorrow’s sports headlines

Late‑night sports fans can unwind with a look at tomorrow’s newspaper sports headlines. This segment on Sky Sports Main Event HD ties together the day’s biggest stories, making it a handy reference for anyone planning what’s on TV tomorrow.

11:00 PM – Sky Sports News

Round‑up of today’s sport news

At 11 pm, the channel provides a comprehensive round‑up of the day’s sport news, live analysis and viewer comments. It’s an essential part of the nightly schedule for UK viewers who want to stay updated before switching off the television.

11:30 PM – Live NBA Basketball

Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets (tip‑off 12.30 am)

Night owls can catch the NBA action as the Thunder host the Rockets after midnight. Sky Sports Main Event HD brings US basketball right into UK living rooms, perfect for those browsing the midnight freeview listings.

3:00 AM – Live NBA Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors (tip‑off 3.00 am)

Early‑morning NBA fans can watch a blockbuster West Coast clash between the Lakers and Warriors. The match is part of the channel’s 24‑hour TV guide that caters to UK basketball enthusiasts keeping an eye on the global game.

5:30 AM – Live Tennis (WTA Tokyo Open)

Day three of the WTA 500 event

The WTA Tokyo Open continues with day three action. Sky Sports Main Event HD offers live coverage of the hard‑court battles, giving UK tennis fans a chance to follow the rising stars and seasoned pros before the day truly begins.

6:00 AM – Live Tennis (repeat)

Coverage from the WTA and/or ATP Tours (second slot)

The final entry of the schedule repeats the early‑morning tennis coverage, ensuring that any viewer who missed the first slot can still enjoy high‑quality live tennis. It reinforces Sky Sports Main Event HD’s commitment to a comprehensive schedule that caters to the UK audience’s varied sporting interests.