SuperSport on DStv presents another incredible week of action from around the world, headlined by football from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and more; the second Test between the
Springboks and the All Blacks in “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry”; MotoGP thrills and spills from Aragon; the conclusion of La Vuelta a Espana; and the start of the US Open tennis.
All times CAT.
—Football—
European football returns with a packed schedule, featuring major clashes across La Liga, the
Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1, while the UEFA Champions League draw adds another
major moment to the week.
La Liga’s Matchday 1 catch-up fixtures headline the midweek action. Valencia host Betis on
Tuesday before Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Barcelona then face Athletic on Thursday, with all three matches offering an early glimpse at the title contenders and
challengers.
Thursday also brings the UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw, setting the stage for
another season of elite European competition and revealing the opponents awaiting the continent’s biggest clubs.
The La Liga action continues into Matchday 3, with Real Madrid hosting Malaga and Barcelona
welcoming Rayo among the weekend’s highlights. Atletico Madrid travel to Sevilla, while Villarreal face Alaves and Athletic visit Celta. There is also a meeting between Real Sociedad and Espanyol, plus Betis’ trip to Levante.
In Serie A, Milan begin the weekend against Venezia before Juventus host Parma. Napoli welcome Como, while champions Inter travel to Cagliari in another intriguing Sunday evening encounter.
Roma visit Lecce and Atalanta host Bologna to round off the matchday.
Ligue 1 provides three standout fixtures, beginning with Lille against defending champions PSG on Friday. Lyon meet Le Havre before Monaco and Marseille collide in a heavyweight clash on
Sunday.
The Premier League delivers another blockbuster round. Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace on Friday, while Liverpool host Nottingham Forest and Tottenham welcome Newcastle on
Saturday.
Chelsea face Brighton and Manchester United take on promoted Ipswich on Sunday,
before Aston Villa host Arsenal on Monday in a mouthwatering finale.
From the Champions League draw to a weekend packed with domestic rivalries and title
contenders, it is a huge few days of European football, with plenty of early-season questions ready to be answered.
La Liga: Matchday 1 (Catch-up)
Tuesday 25 August
21:00: Valencia v Betis – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Wednesday 26 August
21:00: Real Madrid v Real Sociedad – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Thursday 27 August
21:00: Barcelona v Athletic – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
UEFA Champions League
Thursday 27 August
18:00: League Phase Draw – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
La Liga: Matchday 3
Friday 28 August
19:00: Racing v Elche – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Alaves v Villarreal – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Saturday 29 August
17:00: Levante v Betis – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
19:00: Real Sociedad v Espanyol – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Sevilla v Atletico – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Sunday 30 August
17:00: Real Madrid v Malaga – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and S
19:30: Deportivo v Valencia – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Celta v Athletic – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Monday 31 August
19:30: Osasuna v Getafe – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
21:30: Barcelona v Rayo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga
Serie A: Matchday 2
Friday 28 August
20:45: Milan v Venezia – LIVE on SuperSport Football
Saturday 29 August
18:30: Sassuolo v Torino – LIVE on SuperSport Events
18:30: Fiorentina v Frosinone – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
18:30: Monza v Udinese – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus
20:45: Juventus v Parma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
Sunday 30 August
18:30: Napoli v Como – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Cagliari v Inter – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Lazio v Genoa – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus
Monday 31 August
18:30: Lecce v Roma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
20:45: Atalanta v Bologna – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2
Ligue 1: Matchday 1
Friday 28 August
21:00: Lille v PSG – LIVE on SuperSport Plus
Saturday 29 August
21:00: Lyon v Le Havre – LIVE on SuperSport Plus
Sunday 30 August
21:00: Monaco v Marseille – LIVE on SuperSport Plus
Premier League: Matchday 2
Friday 28 August
21:00: Crystal Palace v Man City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Saturday 29 August
13:30: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
16:00: Coventry v Hull – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus
16:00: Bournemouth v Everton – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
18:30: Tottenham v Newcastle – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Sunday 30 August
15:00: Chelsea v Brighton – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
15:00: Leeds v Brentford – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
15:00: Sunderland v Fulham – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus
17:30: Manchester United v Ipswich – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
Monday 31 August
21:00: Aston Villa v Arsenal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League
—Golf—
Golf takes centre stage this weekend with four major tournaments across the DP World Tour,
LPGA, LIV Golf and PGA Tour, delivering a packed schedule of elite competition from Thursday
through Sunday.
The DP World Tour’s British Masters returns for four days of high-quality action, with a strong field battling for an important title on the Race to Dubai. The tournament provides another opportunity for Europe’s leading players to make their mark as the season builds towards its decisive stages.
On the LPGA Tour, the FM Championship promises another compelling contest as the world’s best female golfers go head-to-head. With valuable points and prize money on offer, expect a fiercely competitive battle as established stars look to add another trophy to their seasons.
The LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan brings the circuit’s distinctive team format to the
fore.
The season-ending event will see LIV Golf’s leading teams compete for championship
honours, adding extra pressure and strategy to the competition as players fight for team
supremacy.
The biggest prize of the weekend comes on the PGA Tour, where the Tour Championship brings
the season to its dramatic conclusion. The final event of the FedExCup Playoffs sees the leading
players battle for the coveted FedExCup title and one of golf’s most prestigious season-ending
prizes.
DP World Tour: British Masters
Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
LPGA: FM Championship
Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August – LIVE on SuperSport Extra and SuperSport Action Africa
LIV Golf: Team Championship Michigan
Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August – LIVE on SuperSport Extra
PGA Tour: Tour Championship
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
—Rugby—
Rugby’s greatest rivalry takes centre stage this week as South Africa and New Zealand renew one of the sport’s most storied battles, with two mouthwatering encounters on South African soil.
The action begins on Tuesday when the Lions face New Zealand, giving the visitors another
opportunity to test themselves against South African opposition before the All Blacks’ second Test against the Springboks. It is a chance for the Lions to make a statement against one of the world’s most powerful rugby nations.
The focus then shifts to the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday, with the Springboks looking to assert their dominance in a rivalry renowned for intensity, physicality and unforgettable moments. The All Blacks will be determined to respond, ensuring another compelling chapter in one of rugby’s greatest contests.
The Currie Cup Premier Division also delivers a packed weekend. Friday features a double-
header, with the Lions hosting the Stormers before the Sharks take on the Bulls in another clash
between South Africa’s leading provincial sides. Saturday sees the Pumas welcome the Cheetahs, while Sunday’s action concludes with the Kavaliers hosting the Griquas.
With international bragging rights and Currie Cup ambitions on the line, rugby fans are guaranteed a week filled with high-quality domestic and international action.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Tuesday 25 August
19:00: Lions v New Zealand – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Saturday 29 August
17:00: South Africa v New Zealand, Second Test – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Currie Cup: Premier Division
Friday 28 August
17:00: Lions v Stormers – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
19:10: Sharks v Bulls – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Saturday 29 August
14:00: Pumas v Cheetahs – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Sunday 30 August
15:00: Kavaliers v Griquas – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
—Cricket—
Test cricket takes centre stage this week with three intriguing series continuing across Australia,
Asia and England, as some of the world’s leading sides battle for crucial momentum.
The Australia v Bangladesh series resumes on Tuesday with the final two days of the second Test.
Australia will be looking to finish strongly and underline their superiority, while Bangladesh will aim to produce a determined response and keep themselves competitive. With the match entering its decisive stages, every wicket and run could prove crucial.
In Asia, Sri Lanka and India continue their second Test from Tuesday through Thursday. The
conditions are likely to provide another stern examination for both batting line-ups and bowling
attacks, with spin potentially playing an increasingly important role as the pitch wears.
India will be eager to maintain control, while Sri Lanka will look to exploit home conditions and force their opponents into a battle.
The week then builds towards the second Test between England and Pakistan, beginning on
Thursday and running through Monday. England will look to build on their start to the series, while Pakistan will be determined to respond and level the contest. The familiar English conditions could again make life challenging for the batsmen, ensuring plenty of interest across five days.
Australia v Bangladesh Test Series
Tuesday 25 – Wednesday 26 August
02:00: Second Test, Days 4-5 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Sri Lanka v India Test Series
Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 August
06:30: Second Test, Days 3-5 – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
England v Pakistan Test Series
Thursday 27 – Monday 31 August
12:00: Second Test, Days 1-5 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
—Motorsport—
Motorsport fans are in for a thrilling weekend of high-speed action, with MotoGP heading to Spain
for the Grand Prix of Aragon while NASCAR stages another major Cup Series showdown.
The MotoGP Grand Prix of Aragon begins in earnest on Saturday, with qualifying setting the grid
before the riders return to the track for the Sprint. The shorter race promises an intense battle for
crucial championship points, with little room for error around the fast and technical circuit.
Sunday brings the traditional three-race programme, beginning with the Moto3 contest before the Moto2 riders take their turn. The weekend reaches its climax with the MotoGP Grand Prix at 14:00, where the leading riders will fight for victory and valuable championship points. Aragon’s
combination of long straights, fast corners and heavy braking zones should produce plenty of
overtaking opportunities and close racing.
Meanwhile, NASCAR heads to Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 early on Sunday morning. The iconic Florida track is synonymous with drafting, pack racing and
spectacular finishes, making the latest Cup Series encounter one to watch. With the championship picture tightening, every position could prove significant.
MotoGP: Grand Prix of Aragon
Saturday 29 August
10:50 MotoGP Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
15:00: MotoGP Sprint – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
Sunday 30 August
11:00: Moto3 Race – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
12:15: Moto2 Race – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
14:00: MotoGP Race – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
NASCAR Cup
Sunday 30 August
01:30: Coke Zero Sugar 400 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
—Variety—
A packed week of international sport delivers something for every fan, with cycling, athletics, MMA, marathon running and tennis all taking centre stage.
La Vuelta a España continues with six stages from Tuesday to Sunday, offering a demanding mix
of terrain and tactics as the battle for the red jersey intensifies. With the peloton facing another
crucial block of racing, breakaways, sprint finishes and attacks from the general classification
contenders should provide plenty of drama.
Athletics takes the spotlight in Zurich on Thursday as the Diamond League season reaches
another important meeting. The world’s leading athletes will be chasing victory, points and fast
times, with the meeting providing another opportunity for the sport’s biggest stars to deliver.
The UFC brings a major fight card on Saturday with UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.
The preliminary bouts lead into a main card packed with high-level MMA action, as fighters look to make their mark and move closer to bigger opportunities.
Saturday also features the Sydney Marathon, bringing elite distance runners together for a
gruelling test through the Australian city.
The week concludes with the opening day of the US Open on Sunday. The final Grand Slam of the tennis season begins in New York, with the world’s leading men’s and women’s players launching their campaigns and beginning the long road towards the titles.
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
Saturday 29 August
11:00: Prelims – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa
13:00: Main Card – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa
Sydney Marathon
Saturday 29 August, 22:00 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
US Open
From Sunday 30 August
17:00: Round 1, Day Session – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis
17:00: Second Feed – LIVE on SuperSport Extra
01:00: Round 1, Day Night – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis
01:00: Second Feed – LIVE on SuperSport Extra
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