Sunday’s television sports schedule offers a string of high-profile events that will be of interest to viewers in Slough and across the county. The centrepiece locally is Cricket’s The Hundred, which moves into its second round for both the men’s and women’s competitions, while motor racing, cycling, darts and multi-sport action from the Commonwealth Games also fill the day.
Main events and where to watch
At Old Trafford, Manchester Super Giants host Birmingham Phoenix. The women’s fixture is first up, with coverage on Sky Sports Cricket at 10.45am and on Sky Sports Main Event at 11.00am. The men’s match follows, back on Sky Sports Cricket from 2.00pm.
Trent Bridge stages a double meeting between Trent Rockets and London Spirit. The women’s game is on BBC Two from 2.15pm, while the men’s fixture is carried by Sky Sports from 5.30pm and appears on BBC Two at 6.00pm.
- World Matchplay (darts): final day at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool — live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action from 7.30pm.
- Formula One: Hungarian Grand Prix with coverage from Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event from 1.55pm. Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings.
- Commonwealth Games: extensive coverage on TNT Sports 2 from 8.30am.
- Tour de France: the race concludes on the Champs-Élysées with coverage on TNT Sports 1 from 2.30pm, where Tadej Pogačar is poised to equal a record fifth victory.
TV schedule at a glance
| Event | Start | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Super Giants v Birmingham Phoenix (W) | 10.45am | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Main Event |
| Manchester Super Giants v Birmingham Phoenix (M) | 2.00pm | Sky Sports Cricket |
| Trent Rockets v London Spirit (W) | 2.15pm | BBC Two |
| Trent Rockets v London Spirit (M) | 5.30pm / 6.00pm | Sky Sports / BBC Two |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | 1.55pm | Sky Sports F1 / Sky Sports Main Event |
| Tour de France finale | 2.30pm | TNT Sports 1 |
| World Matchplay final (darts) | 7.30pm | Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Action |
The breadth of events offers plenty for viewers who prefer team sport, motorsport, cycling or multi-sport competitions. For residents planning a day centred on live coverage, reviewing channel availability in advance will ensure you do not miss key stages, particularly the afternoon fixtures which overlap.
Broadcasters often adjust schedules at short notice for late-developing sporting stories, so checking the latest listings from your provider remains advisable. Local sports clubs and community venues in Slough sometimes screen major events; contactings pubs and community centres could provide a communal viewing option for larger fixtures such as the Tour de France finale or the World Matchplay darts final.
For anyone following county cricket interest or with family connections to the franchises, Sunday’s Hundred fixtures provide a convenient way to keep up with the new season’s momentum, while the international events offer a full day of sport on television.
