Best Action on SuperSport This Week – 13-19 January

SuperSport on DStv presents another incredible week of sport from around the world, headlined by the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the start of DP World Tour and PGA Tour action for 2026, Champions Cup rugby, and the start of the first tennis grand slam of the year, the Australian Open.

All times CAT.

—Football—

A packed mid-January schedule brings decisive nights across Europe and Africa, with silverware, title momentum and continental glory all firmly in focus.

The Carabao Cup semifinals set the tone, with two heavyweight first legs shaping the road to Wembley. Newcastle United’s clash with Manchester City is a compelling contrast of styles: Eddie Howe’s high-intensity, home-driven approach against City’s control, depth and big-game pedigree. Margins will be tight, and the first leg could hinge on whether Newcastle can disrupt City’s rhythm early. In London, Chelsea v Arsenal adds extra spice. A derby with a final at stake, it pits Chelsea’s evolving project against an Arsenal side chasing trophies with increasing maturity. Expect tactical caution, but also moments of real quality.

On the African continent, the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its business end. The semifinals promise tension, drama and defining moments, as four nations move within touching distance of continental immortality. AFCON rarely lacks emotion at this stage, and with a final looming days later, squad depth, discipline and nerve will be decisive. The final itself is set to crown a champion forged through pressure, with legacies written in 90 minutes—or more.

In Ligue 1, PSG v Lille is a crucial domestic checkpoint. PSG’s star power meets a Lille side well-versed in upsetting the Parisian hierarchy, making this a potential statement match in the title race. It’s a fixture that often delivers intensity and tactical intrigue rather than pure spectacle.

The Premier League serves up marquee drama with the Manchester derby. Pride, momentum and bragging rights are all on the line, and derbies rarely follow form. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest v Arsenal carries significant title implications. Arsenal’s status as favourites brings expectation, but Forest’s home resilience could test their composure and depth.

Serie A’s spotlight falls on three matches involving the traditional giants. Inter’s trip to Udinese is a classic potential banana skin, Napoli v Sassuolo offers a test of patience against tricky opposition, while Milan v Lecce demands professionalism from a Rossoneri side expected to assert control. Each game carries implications in a tight Italian race.

La Liga rounds out the feast. Real Madrid host Levante with the pressure of expectation firmly on their shoulders, Atletico Madrid face Alaves knowing efficiency is key, and Real Sociedad v Barcelona promises tactical nuance and quality, with both sides aiming to make a statement at the season’s midpoint.

Across competitions, it’s a week where ambitions sharpen and narratives shift—unmissable viewing for football fans everywhere.

Carabao Cup

Semifinals, first leg

Tuesday 13 January

22:00: Newcastle United v Manchester City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Wednesday 14 January

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

2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Semifinals

Wednesday 14 January

19:00: Semifinal 1 – LIVE on SuperSport PSL, SuperSport AFCON

22:00: Semifinal 2 – LIVE on SuperSport PSL, SuperSport AFCON

Third-Place Playoff

Saturday 17 January

18:00: Third Place Playoff – LIVE on SuperSport PSL, SuperSport AFCON

Final

Sunday 18 January

21:00: Final – LIVE on SuperSport PSL, SuperSport AFCON

Ligue 1, Matchday 18

Friday 16 January

22:00: PSG v Lille – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

Saturday 17 January

22:05: Angers v Marseille – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

Sunday 18 January

21:45: Lyon v Brest – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

Premier League, Matchday 22

Saturday 17 January

14:30: Manchester United v Manchester City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

17:00: Sunderland v Crystal Palace – LIVE on SuperSport Variety

17:00: Chelsea v Brentford – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport Action Africa

17:00: Liverpool v Burnley – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Blitz

17:00: Tottenham v West Ham – LIVE on SuperSport Action

17:00: Leeds United v Fulham – LIVE on SuperSport OTT3

19:30: Nottingham Forest v Arsenal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Sunday 18 January

16:00: Wolves v Newcastle – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

18:30: Aston Villa v Everton – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Monday 19 January

22:00: Brighton v Bournemouth – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League

Serie A, Matchday 21

Friday 16 January

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

Saturday 17 January

16:00: Udinese v Inter Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

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

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

Sunday 18 January

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

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

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

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

Monday 19 January

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

21:45: Lazio v Como – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2

La Liga, Matchday 20

Friday 16 January

22:00: Espanyol v Girona – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

Saturday 17 January

15:00: Real Madrid v Levante – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

17:15: Mallorca v Athletic Bilbao – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

19:30: Osasuna v Real Oviedo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

22:00: Real Betis v Villarreal – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

Sunday 18 January

15:00: Getafe v Valencia – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

17:15: Atletico Madrid v Alaves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

19:30: Celta Vigo v Rayo Vallecano – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga

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

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

—Golf—

A compelling stretch of golf action unfolds in mid-January, blending innovation, tradition and elite competition across three very different stages.

The Golf League continues to capture attention as Jupiter Links face New York in a primetime showdown. With its fast-paced, team-based format and cutting-edge technology, the league places a premium on momentum, shot-making under pressure and tactical adaptability. Individual stars must quickly align with team strategy, making every hole feel decisive as rivalries begin to take shape early in the season.

More traditional challenges await on the DP World Tour at the Dubai Invitational. Set against a pristine desert backdrop, the event attracts a strong international field and offers a demanding test of precision from tee to green. Fast fairways and slick putting surfaces reward disciplined course management, while the depth of the field ensures that consistency over four rounds will be crucial. It’s an early-season marker for players with ambitions of contending regularly on the global stage.

Across the Pacific, the PGA Tour heads to Hawaii for the Sony Open, a long-standing favourite on the calendar. Known for low scoring and dramatic Sunday finishes, the tournament demands accuracy and a hot putter rather than raw power. As players look to build momentum early in the year, the relaxed island setting often contrasts sharply with the intensity of the competition, delivering another absorbing week of world-class golf.

The Golf League: Jupiter Links v New York

Wednesday 14 January, 02:00 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

DP World Tour: Dubai Invitational

Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 January, 09:30 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

PGA Tour: Sony Open in Hawaii

Friday 16 – Monday 19 January, 02:00 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

—Rugby—

Round 4 of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup arrives with qualification hopes hanging in the balance, as teams across the continent chase decisive results before the knockout picture becomes clear.

In the Champions Cup, the spotlight again falls on the South African franchises, who continue to test themselves against Europe’s elite. The Bulls travel to face Section Paloise knowing away results are priceless at this stage, while the Sharks host Clermont in a contest that could define both sides’ campaigns. The Stormers’ meeting with Leicester promises a clash of physicality and tempo, as Cape Town flair meets English power. Elsewhere, traditional heavyweights are in action, with Leinster away at Aviron, Toulouse hosting Sale, and Munster welcoming Castres in fixtures where European pedigree often tells.

Sunday brings no let-up, with La Rochelle v Harlequins standing out as a heavyweight duel of contrasting styles, while Saracens’ trip to Glasgow Warriors is another classic Anglo-Celtic battle likely to be decided by fine margins.

The Challenge Cup also offers compelling narratives. The Lions face a tough assignment away to USAP as they look to stay alive in the competition, while the Cheetahs take on Racing 92 in a fascinating clash between French flair and South African directness.

With one round left after this, every point matters. Expect intensity, tactical discipline and moments of brilliance as Europe’s premier club competitions reach a critical juncture.

Champions Cup, Round 4

Friday 16 January

22:00: Section Paloise v Bulls – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

22:00: Bath v Edinburgh – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Saturday 17 January

15:00: Sharks v Clermont – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

17:15: Stormers v Leicester – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

17:15: Aviron v Leinster – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

19:30: Munster v Castres – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 2

19:30: Toulousain v Sale – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

22:00: Gloucester v RC Toulon – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

Sunday 18 January

15:00: Bristol v Bordeaux – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

17:15: Rochelais v Harlequins – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

17:15: Northampton v Scarlets – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

19:30: Warriors v Saracens – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

European Rugby Challenge Cup, Round 4

Saturday 17 January

19:30: USAP v Lions – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

Sunday 18 January

19:30: Racing 92 v Cheetahs – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

—Cricket—

A busy week of white-ball cricket brings domestic intensity and international quality into sharp focus.

The SA20 continues at pace, with momentum beginning to matter as teams jostle for early-season advantage. Paarl Royals feature prominently, facing a series of demanding match-ups that will test their depth and adaptability, while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape meet strong challenges from both Joburg Super Kings and MI Cape Town. Durban Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals will also be eager to assert consistency as the tournament rhythm builds, with double-headers and quick turnarounds placing a premium on squad rotation, sharp fielding and death-over execution.

Alongside the local action, international attention turns to the ODI series between India and New Zealand. With the series finely poised, the second and third matches offer both sides a chance to stamp authority. India’s batting depth and spin options will be tested by New Zealand’s discipline and adaptability, particularly in the middle overs. As the countdown to major global tournaments continues, these fixtures provide a valuable gauge of form, combinations and temperament under pressure.

SA20

Tuesday 13 January

17:30: Paarl Royals v Durban Super Giants – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Wednesday 14 January

17:30: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v Joburg Super Kings – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Thursday 15 January

17:30: Pretoria Capitals v Paarl Royals – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Friday 16 January

17:30: MI Cape Town v Sunrisers Eastern Cape – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Saturday 17 January

13:00: Durban Super Giants v Paarl Royals – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

17:30: Joburg Super Kings v Pretoria Capitals – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Sunday 18 January

15:30: Sunrisers Eastern Cape v MI Cape Town – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Monday 19 January

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

India v New Zealand ODI Series

Wednesday 14 January

10:00: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

Sunday 18 January

10:00: Third ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

—Variety—

A diverse week of global sport delivers elite competition across courts, arenas, roads and open water, highlighted by one of tennis’s greatest stages.

The build-up to the Australian Open begins with qualifying, where rising talents and seasoned campaigners battle through intense early-morning sessions for a place in the main draw. For many, it’s a test of resilience as much as skill, before the spotlight shifts to Melbourne Park for the start of the tournament proper. As the season’s first Grand Slam gets underway, the hard courts promise high-octane baseline rallies, physical endurance and the drama that defines opening-week upsets.

In the NBA, marquee regular-season match-ups add to the spectacle. The Pacers hosting the Celtics and the Bucks facing the Timberwolves bring together title contenders and emerging forces, while Warriors v Trail Blazers offers a West Coast clash of contrasting trajectories. Later in the week, Hawks v Bucks and Knicks v Mavericks round out a run of games with playoff implications already taking shape.

Away from indoor arenas, endurance and precision come to the fore. The Doha Marathon tests elite and amateur runners alike in challenging conditions, while the Perth SailGP delivers high-speed, close-quarters racing as national teams push technology and teamwork to the limit on the water.

Tennis: Australian Open Qualifying

Tuesday 13 – Wednesday 15 January, 01:00– LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1

Basketball: NBA Regular Season

Tuesday 13 January

02:30: Pacers v Celtics – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

Wednesday 14 January

03:00: Bucks v Timberwolves – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

06:00: Warriors v Trail Blazers – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

Monday 19 January

20:00: Hawks v Bucks – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

23:55: Knicks v Mavericks – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa

Road Running: Doha Marathon