Virgin Media opens kids’ channels to TV customers for October
October 1, 2026 11.31 Europe/London By Julian Clover


Virgin Media is giving eligible TV customers access to its kids’ channels at no additional cost throughout October.

From October 1 to 31, customers will be able to watch channels including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, Boomerang, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. Too, Nicktoons and Baby TV, together with hundreds of on-demand episodes.

The kids’ package normally costs an additional £5 per month.

Programming available during the promotional period includes Pip and Posy’s Spooktacular Party on Sky Kids, Adventure Time Side Quests and The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball: Halloween Special on Cartoon Network, SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and PAW Patrol on Nick Jr.

The promotion covers the October half-term period and content will also be available away from the home through the Virgin TV Go app. Customers can register up to five devices and stream on two simultaneously.

“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,” said Richard Vivian, Director of Commercial Development at Virgin Media O2.

“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.”

The Virgin TV Go app is available to Virgin TV customers at no additional charge and includes parental controls.