Just to point out that the page on the website has now been updated so that you can pause Sky Sports, BT Sports or both, if you have them on your package.
https://www.virginmedia.com/help/thi...ing/talk-to-us
The payments are not actually stopped. You get a monthly credit on your bill for the amount you pay (or the equivalent if it is inclusive of your package). The credits will be automatically stopped when the sport returns.