Virgin Media TV offers free kids’ channel this October
October 1, 2026

By Nik Roseveare



Virgin Media is giving eligible TV customers access to a range of kids’ channels throughout October at no extra cost (usually £5 per month), including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, Boomerang, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too, Nicktoons and Baby TV (usually an extra £5), alongside hundreds of on demand episodes.

Families will be able to tune into popular shows including Pip and Posy’s Spooktacular Party (Sky Kids), Adventure Time Side Quests (Cartoon Network), SpongeBob SquarePants (Nickelodeon), Paw Patrol (Nick Jr.), The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball: Halloween Special (Cartoon Network), HexVets & Magic Pets (Nick Jr) and much more.


Customers can also watch content on the go through the Virgin TV Go app, allowing them to stream content over WiFi, 4G or 5G across the UK. The deal comes in time for the UK October half-term holiday.

Richard Vivian, Director of Commercial Development at Virgin Media O2, commented: “We know the school holidays can be a busy time for families, so we’re giving customers access to some of our most popular kids’ channels at no extra cost throughout October. With favourites from Sky Kids, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Baby TV, alongside hundreds of episodes available on demand, there is plenty for children of all ages to enjoy. It’s a little extra value for our customers and a great way to help keep the kids entertained during half term.”