Watch Sabah v Borussia Dortmund on Virgin Media with Tommy Martin, Stuart McAvoy and the team

The UEFA Champions League continues to grow in stature, and tonight's match between Sabah and Borussia Dortmund is another that will draw on the services of a number of commentary teams. Coverage begins at 17:45 UK time on Friday 20 October 2026, and the primary broadcast will be carried over HBO Max (UK only), alongside TNT Sports 2 HD for those who prefer the TNT feed.

For the UK audience, the match will also be followed closely on the Virgin Media channels. The broadcast kicks off over Virgin Media Play (geo/R) and Virgin Media Two HD, where an experienced presenter will lead the show. It is worth watching both Virgin feeds, as the play channel gives you the commentary box while the two HD channel tends to carry the stats and kick-off details.

The presentation team

Leading the Virgin Media broadcast is Tommy Martin, who has built a reputation as a familiar face in Irish sports media. He is known for hosting both rugby and football on the platform, bringing a sharp and engaging style to the commentary box, and he is the kind of presenter who has made himself a fixture across many a match on Virgin Media.

Sitting alongside him as the main commentator is Stuart McAvoy, a name that has earned a comfortable number of occasions across the Virgin Media channels. His co-commentator tonight is Keith Treacy, another regular who has built up a solid tally of appearances. The two will be working alongside the world feed, which adds an extra layer of detail to the box.

The world feed and supporting pundits

As is common on the UEFA Champions League, the main commentator for this match will draw on the world feed to supplement the local commentary. The world feed is home to a large and active group of commentators, with names such as Dan O'Hagan, Gary Taphouse, Tony Jones and Phil Blacker among the most prolific contributors. Their involvement tonight means the box will have a broad set of voices to call on.

Two further names round out the team tonight. Brian Kerr has featured prominently across the Virgin Media channels, appearing on both the play and three feeds, while Richard Dunne has built a respectable number of occasions across the same platforms. Both bring a wealth of experience to their roles as pundits, and their combined history suggests they know how to keep the commentary flowing.

Where to watch

If you are planning to follow tonight's match, the main channels to tune into are HBO Max (UK only) and TNT Sports 2 HD. For those who prefer the Virgin Media coverage, the Virgin Media Play (geo/R) and Virgin Media Two HD feeds are the way to go, with the broadcast beginning at 17:45 UK time.

The commentary box tonight brings together a mix of experienced presenters and seasoned commentators, all working in concert with the world feed to give you a full and detailed account of the match. Whether you are watching for the headline result or following every kick-off, the team on hand should give you plenty to follow.

For those interested in tracking the career of any of these commentators, the ICDb provides detailed statistics on their appearances across the various channels. Their history of occasions can be found on pages such as the Virgin Media Play (geo/R) Commentators & Stats, where you can see how many times each name has taken to the commentary box.

Article generated: 20 October 2026, 17:47 GMT