SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another amazing week of action from around the world,
headlined by the start of the new Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1 seasons; the Springboks
and New Zealand meeting for their first Test match in “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry”; the resumption of the Formula 1 season with the Dutch Grand Prix; and the start of cycling’s La Vuelta a Espana.
All times CAT.
—Football—
A blockbuster week of European football awaits as the major leagues gather pace, delivering drama from Spain, England, France and Italy in what promises to be a thrilling stretch of early- season action.
La Liga takes centre stage with Matchday 2, offering an intriguing mix of heavyweight clashes and potential early statements.
Real Madrid and Barcelona both face tricky away assignments against Espanyol and Elche respectively, while Atletico Madrid’s meeting with Villarreal could already shape the top-end narrative. Athletic Club against Sevilla and Betis hosting Real Sociedad add further intensity, highlighting the depth and unpredictability of Spain’s top flight.
In England, the Premier League roars into life with its opening round, bringing fresh optimism and immediate pressure.
Arsenal begin their campaign against newly promoted Coventry, while Manchester United travel to Hull and Manchester City host Bournemouth.
The standout clash sees Newcastle welcome Liverpool in a fixture that rarely disappoints, while Brentford versus Tottenham and Fulham against Chelsea round off a compelling first wave of action.
France’s Ligue 1 also gets underway, with Marseille kicking things off before champions Paris Saint-Germain headline the weekend against Rennes. With new storylines emerging across the league, the opening round offers the first glimpse of how the balance of power may shift.
Meanwhile in Italy, Serie A launches with a full slate of fixtures. Inter, Napoli, Juventus and Milan all begin their campaigns with eyes on early momentum, while Roma’s clash with Fiorentina promises fireworks to close out the round.
From title contenders laying down markers to promoted sides chasing early points, this is a week where narratives begin, rivalries reignite and the tone for the season is set across Europe’s elite leagues.
La Liga, Matchday 2
Thursday 20 August
21:00: Rayo v Alaves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Friday 21 August
21:00: Betis v Sociedad – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Saturday 22 August
17:00: Athletic v Sevilla – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
19:30: Valencia v Celta – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Espanyol v Real Madrid – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Sunday 23 August
17:00: Atletico v Villarreal – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
19:30: Getafe v Racing – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Elche v Barcelona – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Monday 24 August
19:30: Osasuna v Levante – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Malaga v Deportivo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Premier League, Matchday 1
Friday 21 August
21:00: Arsenal v Coventry – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Saturday 22 August
13:30: Hull v Man United – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
16:00: Ipswich Town v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
16:00: Everton v Palace – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa
16:00: Forest v Leeds – LIVE on SuperSport Action
18:30: Brentford v Tottenham – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Sunday 23 August
15:00: Man City v Bournemouth – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
15:00: Brighton v Villa – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
17:30: Newcastle v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Monday 24 August
21:00: Fulham v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Ligue 1, Matchday 1
Friday 21 August
21:00: Marseille v Strasbourg – LIVE on SuperSport Football
Saturday 22 August
21:00: Nice v Lorient – LIVE on SuperSport Football
Sunday 23 August
21:00: PSG v Rennes – LIVE on SuperSport Football
Serie A, Matchday 1
Saturday 22 August
18:30: Udinese v Como – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
18:30: Inter v Monza – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Parma v Cagliari – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
20:45: Genoa v Napoli – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
Sunday 23 August
18:30: Venezia v Lecce – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
18:30: Frosinone v Juventus – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Torino v Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Atalanta v Sassuolo – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
Monday 24 August
18:30: Bologna v Lazio – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Roma v Fiorentina – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
—Golf—
Golf fans are in for a spectacular week as the global game delivers elite action across the LPGA,
PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf, with high stakes and world-class fields competing
simultaneously.
The LPGA Tour headlines with the prestigious CPKC Women’s Open, one of the standout events
on the women’s calendar. Featuring many of the world’s best players, the tournament promises a compelling mix of precision, power and resilience as contenders battle for a coveted national title.
On the DP World Tour, the Nexo Championship offers another crucial stop in the race for season
honours.
With players jostling for ranking points and momentum, expect a fiercely competitive field and dramatic swings across four days of action.
Meanwhile, the PGA Tour intensifies with the BMW Championship, a key playoff event where only the elite remain in contention. With FedExCup ambitions on the line, every shot carries extra weight as the world’s top golfers push for a place in the season finale.
Adding further intrigue, LIV Golf heads to Indianapolis, bringing its unique team-and-individual
format into the spotlight. With big names and fast-paced scoring, it provides a dynamic contrast to traditional tour play.
LPGA: CPKC Women’s Open
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 August – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport Action Africa
DP World Tour: Nexo Championship
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 August – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
LIV Golf: Indianapolis
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 August – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
PGA Tour: BMW Championship
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 August – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
—Rugby—
A massive weekend of rugby awaits, headlined by both domestic intensity in the Currie Cup
Premier Division and the global spectacle of rugby’s greatest rivalry taking centre stage.
The Currie Cup continues to deliver hard-hitting, high-tempo action as teams battle for early
momentum in the competition.
The Pumas and Griquas open proceedings in what promises to be a fiercely contested clash, before attention shifts to a blockbuster showdown between the Bulls and Stormers – a fixture steeped in history and packed with Springbok quality. The Sharks versus Lions encounter rounds off a thrilling Friday, with both sides eager to assert themselves as title contenders.
Sunday’s clash sees the Cheetahs take on the Kavaliers, offering another opportunity for teams to build rhythm and climb the standings.
But the spotlight firmly shines on Saturday, when South Africa host New Zealand in the first Test of their latest series. Few rivalries in world sport match the intensity, history and sheer quality of the Springboks against the All Blacks. Physicality meets precision, power meets flair, and every collision carries meaning in a contest that often defines eras.
With national pride and legacy on the line, and domestic teams battling for supremacy, this is a
rugby weekend that promises drama, passion and unforgettable moments from start to finish.
Currie Cup: Premier Division
Friday 21 August
15:00: Pumas v Griquas – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
17:05: Bulls v Stormers – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
19:10: Sharks v Lions – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Sunday 23 August
15:00: Cheetahs v Kavaliers – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Saturday 22 August
17:00: First Test: South Africa v New Zealand – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
—Cricket—
A compelling week of Test cricket unfolds across three continents, with traditional rivalries and
crucial series momentum on the line as the red-ball format takes centre stage.
England begin their home series against Pakistan with the first Test, setting the tone for what
promises to be a fascinating battle of styles. England’s aggressive approach with the bat will be
tested by Pakistan’s varied bowling attack, while the tourists will look to adapt quickly to conditions
and seize any early advantage in the series.
In the southern hemisphere, Australia host Bangladesh in the second Test of their series. With the hosts traditionally dominant on home soil, Bangladesh face a stern challenge but will be eager to prove their growing competitiveness in the longest format. For Australia, it’s about maintaining control and asserting their authority with both bat and ball.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka take on India in the second Test of their series in what is always a closely
watched subcontinental contest. Spin is likely to play a decisive role, with both teams boasting
quality options capable of dictating the pace of the match. India will look to impose themselves with their depth, while Sri Lanka aim to capitalise on familiar conditions.
England v Pakistan Test Series
Wednesday 19 – Sunday 23 August
12:00: First Test – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Australia v Bangladesh Test Series
Saturday 22 – Wednesday 26 August
02:00: Second Test – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Sri Lanka v India Test Series
Sunday 23 – Thursday 27 August
06:30: Second Test – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
—Motorsport—
The roar of engines returns in full force with a thrilling weekend of motorsport headlined by the
Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix and NASCAR’s high-intensity Cup Series action.
Zandvoort sets the stage for a spectacle as Formula 1 delivers its dynamic sprint format, ensuring drama from the very first session. Practice provides the initial clues, but the pressure ramps up quickly with Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint race itself offering crucial points and grid implications.
The unique, undulating circuit – with its banked corners and passionate home crowd – demands
precision and bravery, leaving little room for error. Qualifying will be pivotal, with track position
often decisive, before Sunday’s Grand Prix brings strategy, tyre management and outright pace
into play over a demanding race distance.
Beyond Formula 1, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire for the Dollar Tree 301,
where short-track intensity and bumper-to-bumper racing take centre stage. With the playoff race heating up, every lap carries significance as drivers battle for position and vital championship points.
From the technical mastery of Formula 1 to the raw aggression of NASCAR, this is a weekend that showcases the full spectrum of motorsport. Speed, strategy and split-second decisions will define the action as drivers push themselves – and their machines – to the absolute limit.
Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix
Friday 21 August
12:30 Practice 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
16:30: Sprint Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
Saturday 22 August
12:00: Sprint – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
16:00: Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
Sunday 23 August
15:00: Race – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
NASCAR Cup
Sunday 23 August
21:00: Dollar Tree 301 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
A packed global sporting schedule delivers a feast of elite competition across cycling, athletics,
mixed martial arts and tennis, with world-class performers taking centre stage in a thrilling few days of action.
La Vuelta a España gets underway with the traditional teams presentation before the race bursts into life with its opening three stages. As one of cycling’s grand tours, La Vuelta promises drama across varied terrain, from explosive sprints to punishing climbs.
Early stages are crucial for setting the tone, with contenders looking to avoid setbacks while opportunists chase stage victories and the first leader’s jersey.
On the track, the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne – Athletissima – brings together some of the world’s finest athletes in a high-calibre showcase.
With Olympic and world champions in action, every race and field event carries significance as competitors build momentum in the race for Diamond League glory.
In the octagon, UFC Fight Night delivers a compelling main event as Hernandez faces Rodrigues
in a bout that promises intensity and high-level technique. With rising contenders eager to make statements, expect explosive action throughout the card.
Tennis fans are also in for a treat as the Cincinnati Open reaches its climax. The ATP and WTA
1000 finals gather the game’s elite, offering a crucial opportunity to secure a major title ahead of the season’s final Grand Slam stretch.
From endurance and speed to power and precision, this is a showcase of sport at its highest level, where champions are tested and unforgettable moments are made.
La Vuelta a Espana
Thursday 20 August
20:00: Teams Presentation – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
Saturday 22 August
16:05: Stage 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
Sunday 23 August
15:50: Stage 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
Monday 24 August
15:50: Stage 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
Diamond League: Lausanne
Friday 21 August
18:50: Athletissima – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport Africa 1
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
Sunday 23 August
00:00: Prelims – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa
02:00: Main Card – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa
ATP 1000: Cincinnati Open
Sunday 23 August
22:30: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis
WTA 1000: Cincinnati Open
Monday 24 August
01:00: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis
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