TV Channels for Sports Fans: Where to Watch Boxing, Rugby, Tennis and More

When you want to watch a TV channel, a broadcast service that delivers live sports content to your screen. Also known as sports broadcaster, it’s what connects you to the action—whether it’s a late-night boxing match, a weekend rugby clash, or the final set of a Grand Slam. Not every channel shows everything, and knowing which one carries what saves you from wasting time scrolling or paying for packages you don’t use.

For boxing, a combat sport often broadcast on pay-TV and streaming platforms, you’ll find most major fights on channels like Sky Sports or DAZN, not free-to-air TV. Rugby, a full-contact team sport with deep roots in UK culture gets coverage on ITV and TNT Sports, especially during Six Nations or Premiership matches. And for tennis, a global sport with four major annual tournaments, the Grand Slams like Wimbledon and the US Open are on BBC and Amazon Prime—not Tennis TV, which focuses on ATP Tour events outside the majors. Each sport has its own broadcast ecosystem, and the right channel depends on what you’re watching and when.

Senior athletes in Nottinghamshire compete in events that sometimes get picked up by local channels or streamed online, but the big names—boxers, runners, golfers—tend to appear on national or global feeds. That’s why it matters to know the difference between a channel that shows live tournaments versus one that only replays highlights. You don’t need a £50-a-month subscription to catch the matches that matter. Many events are available for free on BBC iPlayer, or through trial offers on streaming services. And if you’re following local senior league results, you might not need TV at all—our site keeps you updated with fixtures, results, and athlete stories straight from Nottinghamshire.

Below, you’ll find real answers to questions like: Does Tennis TV show the Slams? Why are some boxing matches called exhibitions? And what’s the best way to watch rugby without overspending? These aren’t theory pieces—they’re practical guides written by people who’ve been there, clicked the wrong channel, and learned the hard way. Whether you’re tuning in for a local senior league match or a world-class fight, this collection cuts through the noise and tells you exactly where to find the action.