The Best Action on SuperSport This Week – 6-12 January

SuperSport on DStv presents another incredible week of sport from around the world, headlined by the continuing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Third Round of the FA Cup, the SA20 Cricket League, Formula E action from Mexico City, NBA basketball and tennis action from the United Cup, WTA Tour and the start of qualifiers for the Australian Open.

All times CAT.

—Football—

Football fans are in for a packed and thrilling period as January delivers high-stakes international action alongside decisive domestic fixtures across Europe’s top competitions. From continental glory in Africa to crucial league battles and cup drama in England and Italy, the coming days promise non-stop excitement.

The headline attraction is the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, spread across Friday and Saturday. With only eight teams remaining, every match is a knockout encounter where one moment can define a nation’s tournament. Expect tactical caution mixed with explosive attacking play as sides chase a place in the semifinals. These evening kick-offs ensure prime-time drama, with Africa’s finest talents pushing toward continental immortality.

In England, Premier League Matchday 21 unfolds earlier in the week and could have major implications at both ends of the table. Midweek fixtures see a congested schedule with several simultaneous kick-offs, testing squad depth and rotation.

Heavyweights face tricky opponents, while mid-table and relegation-threatened sides look to steal vital points.

The standout clash comes later in the round, when two traditional rivals, Arsenal and Liverpool, meet in a match that could shape the title race and momentum heading into the second half of the season.

Adding to the intensity is the FA Cup third round, traditionally one of the most beloved stages of the English football calendar. Spread from Friday through Monday, this round blends Premier League giants with lower-league hopefuls dreaming of historic upsets.

Classic narratives are guaranteed: smaller clubs hosting elite opposition, rotated line-ups creating opportunities for young players, and the ever-present risk of a shock result. Several all-top-flight clashes also ensure high-quality encounters alongside the romance.

Italy’s Serie A contributes a double dose of action with Matchdays 19 and 20 played in quick succession. This congested schedule could prove decisive in the title race and European qualification battle. Traditional powerhouses face stern tests both home and away, while matches between direct rivals may swing momentum dramatically. With little recovery time, tactical discipline and squad management will be key as teams navigate this demanding stretch.

Spain’s La Liga rounds out the football feast with Matchday 19 spread across the weekend and into Monday night. A mix of mid-table clashes and fixtures involving European contenders keeps the stakes high. As the season reaches its midpoint, these games are crucial for setting ambitions—whether pushing toward continental places or pulling clear of danger.

Overall, the coming days offer wall-to-wall football, blending international prestige, domestic pressure, and cup magic. For fans, it’s a reminder of why January is one of the most compelling months in the football calendar.

2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Quarterfinals

Friday 9 January

18:00: Quarterfinal 1 – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON

21:00: Quarterfinal 2 – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON

Saturday 10 January

18:00: Quarterfinal 3 – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON

21:00: Quarterfinal 4 – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON

Premier League, Matchday 21

Tuesday 6 January

22:00: West Ham v Nottingham Forest – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Wednesday 7 January

21:30: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2

21:30: Fulham v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Action

21:30: Brentford v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport OTT6

21:30: Bournemouth v Tottenham – LIVE on SuperSport Events

21:30: Manchester City v Brighton – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Premier League

21:30: Everton v Wolves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport OTT3

22:15: Burnley v Manchester United – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Variety

22:15: Newcastle United v Leeds United – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1 and SuperSport OTT7

Thursday 8 January

22:00: Arsenal v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

FA Cup, Third Round

Friday 9 January

21:30: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Saturday 10 January

14:15: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace – LIVE on SuperSport Action

14:15: Wolves v Shrewsbury – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

14:15: Everton v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

17:00: Fulham v Middlesbrough – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

17:00: Manchester City v Exeter City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

17:00: Burnley v Millwall – LIVE on SuperSport Events

17:00: Newcastle v Bournemouth – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

17:00: Sheffield Wednesday v Brentford – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

17:00: Doncaster v Southampton – LIVE on SuperSport OTT6

19:45: Tottenham v Aston Villa – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

19:45: Cambridge v Birmingham – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport Africa

22:00: Charlton v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Sunday 11 January

14:00: Derby v Leeds United – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

16:00: Portsmouth v Arsenal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

16:30: Hull City v Blackburn – LIVE on SuperSport Action

16:30: West Ham v QPR – LIVE on SuperSport Events

18:30: Manchester United v Brighton – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Action Africa, SuperSport Variety

Monday 12 January

21:45: Liverpool v Barnsley – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Serie A, Matchday 19

Tuesday 6 January

16:00: Pisa v Como – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

19:00: Lecce v Roma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 1

21:45: Sassuolo v Juventus – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

Wednesday 7 January

19:30: Bologna v Atalanta – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport Africa 1

19:30: Napoli v Verona – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

21:45: Parma v Inter Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

21:45: Lazio v Fiorentina – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport Africa 1

Thursday 8 January

19:30: Cremonese v Cagliari – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

21:45: AC Milan v Genoa – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

Serie A, Matchday 20

Saturday 10 January

16:00: Como v Bologna – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

16:00: Udinese v Pisa – LIVE on SuperSport OTT7

19:00: Roma v Sassuolo – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

21:45: Atalanta v Torino – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

Sunday 11 January

13:30: Lecce v Parma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

16:00: Fiorentina v AC Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

19:00: Verona v Lazio – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

21:45: Inter Milan v Napoli – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

Monday 12 January

19:30: Genoa v Cagliari – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

21:45: Juventus v Cremonese – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

La Liga, Matchday 19

Friday 9 January

22:00: Getafe v Real Sociedad – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

Saturday 10 January

15:00: Real Oviedo v Real Betis – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

17:15: Villarreal v Alaves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

19:30: Girona v Osasuna – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

22:00: Valencia v Elche – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

Sunday 11 January

15:00: Rayo Vallecano v Mallorca – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

17:15: Levante v Espanyol – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

Monday 12 January

22:00: Sevilla v Celta Vigo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

—Golf—

The new year tees off in style as The Golf League returns with an intriguing early-season matchup between The Bay Golf Club and Atlanta Drive Golf Club. Scheduled for midweek, this encounter offers fans a fresh take on competitive golf, blending elite talent, team-based strategy, and fast-paced entertainment into a compelling spectacle.

Both sides arrive eager to set the tone for their campaigns, knowing that early momentum can be crucial in a league where margins are slim and pressure is constant. The Bay Golf Club will be looking to impose their rhythm and precision, while Atlanta Drive Golf Club aim to counter with power, confidence, and tactical sharpness. With innovative formats and head-to-head battles at the heart of The Golf League, every shot carries significance and momentum can swing quickly.

For golf fans seeking something dynamic and modern, this clash promises intensity, drama, and a captivating start to the week.

The Golf League

Wednesday 7 January

00:00: The Bay Golf Club v Atlanta Drive Golf Club – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

—Cricket—

Cricket fans are treated to a compelling mix of tradition and modern flair as the Australia v England Test series reaches its climax alongside a full slate of SA20 action. Attention first turns to the fifth and final Test, where days three to five promise intrigue despite the Ashes already being decided.

Australia sealed the series by winning the opening three Tests, asserting their dominance early, but England’s emphatic victory in the fourth Test has restored pride and momentum. With bragging rights still at stake, both sides will be desperate to finish strongly, whether it’s Australia reinforcing their supremacy or England proving their resurgence is no fluke.

While red-ball drama unfolds, the SA20 continues to deliver high-energy entertainment back home. The week features a busy schedule with every team in action, keeping the standings tight and the pressure high. Rivalries are beginning to take shape, return fixtures add extra spice, and early-season form could prove crucial as teams chase playoff positions. From afternoon starts to evening showdowns, the tournament offers a showcase of explosive batting, inventive bowling, and electric fielding.

Together, the closing stages of the Ashes and the intensity of SA20 create a thrilling period for cricket lovers, blending history, rivalry, and fast-paced franchise excitement.

Australia v England Test Series

Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 January

01:30: Fifth Test, Days 3 – 5 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

SA20

Tuesday 6 January

17:30: MI Cape Town v Joburg Super Kings – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Wednesday 7 January

17:30: Durban Super Giants v Pretoria Capitals – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Thursday 8 January

17:30: Joburg Super Kings v Paarl Royals – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Friday 9 January

17:30: Durban Super Giants v Sunrisers Eastern Cape – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Saturday 10 January

13:00: Paarl Royals v Pretoria Capitals – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

17:30: Joburg Super Kings v MI Cape Town – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Sunday 11 January

15:30: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Durban Super Giants – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Monday 12 January

17:30: Pretoria Capitals v MI Cape Town – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

—Motorsport—

Formula E heads to Mexico City for one of the most anticipated stops on the electric racing calendar. Set against a vibrant backdrop and a passionate motorsport crowd, the event promises high energy and intense competition. Practice sessions earlier in the day will allow drivers to fine-tune set-ups and adapt to the unique demands of the circuit, where strategy and precision are vital.

Qualifying is expected to be fiercely contested, with grid position often playing a decisive role. When the lights go out for the race later in the evening, expect close wheel-to-wheel action, bold overtakes, and dramatic energy management as the world’s best electric racers battle for valuable championship points.

Formula E, Mexico City

Saturday 10 January

00:00: Practice 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

15:30: Practice 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

17:30: Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

22:00: Race – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

—Variety—

A diverse week of global sport awaits, offering fans elite competition across tennis, basketball, and athletics. Tennis takes centre stage with the United Cup running through the week, where nations go head-to-head in a mixed-team format that blends intensity, pride, and early-season momentum. With top players sharpening their form ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam, every match carries added significance.

The build-up continues in Brisbane as the WTA Brisbane International unfolds, providing a key testing ground for leading stars and rising contenders alike.

Fast courts and strong fields make this tournament a vital indicator of who may shine later in January. The tennis focus then shifts toward Melbourne as Australian Open qualifying begins, where hopefuls battle through high-pressure matches for a coveted place in the main draw.

Basketball fans are also well served with a pair of NBA regular-season double-headers. Matchups across two nights showcase contrasting styles and star power, as teams look to build consistency and improve their standings in a long, demanding season.

Rounding out the week is the World Cross Country Championships, a true test of endurance and grit. The 46th edition brings together the world’s finest distance runners to compete over challenging terrain, delivering raw, uncompromising athletic drama. Together, these events ensure a packed and compelling sporting schedule.

Tennis: United Cup

Tuesday 6 – Sunday 11 January, 01:00 – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

Basketball: NBA Regular Season

Tuesday 6 January

02:00: Pistons v Knicks – LIVE on SuperSport Action

05:00: Clippers v Warriors – LIVE on SuperSport Action

Wednesday 7 January

03:00: Timberwolves v Heat – LIVE on SuperSport Action

06:00: Kings v Mavericks – LIVE on SuperSport Action

Tennis: WTA Brisbane International

Tuesday 6 – Sunday 11 January, 03:00 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Athletics: World Cross Country Championships