Longing for that Olympic thrill? Fear not, the famous series of high-profile athletics activities, i.e., the Diamond League, is already on its way. This week’s schedule includes the 11th and 12th parts of the total 15-leg series. We’re kicking off with Athletissima in Luasanne where an ensemble of elites will gather. To give you an idea, all recent Olympic medal winners of men’s 400 metres, including Quincy Hall, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Muzala Samukonga, will be present. Following this, the grand extravaganza of the World Athletics will arrive at Poland’s Silesia. Tune in to the BBC & Virgin Media on Thursday.
Moving on to football, this Friday, Shelbourne will play against Bohemians at Tolka Park; two clubs with a stark difference in their current seasons. Shelbourne at present tops the Airtricity League Premier Division chart, leading Derry City by two points. Bohemians, on the other hand, are towards the lower half of the table, needing serious points to keep the distance from the relegation zone. Regardless, this match-up will be an adrenalin driven Dublin derby as always. Don’t forget to watch it on Virgin Media.
Switching gears to American football, the season opener of the US College Football season is set for Dublin this weekend where Georgia Tech will take on Florida State University. Last season, the Aviva Stadium was packed with approximately 49,000 spectators to watch Notre Dame best Navy. Similarly massive turnout is anticipated this Saturday. While Georgia Tech has experienced playing in Ireland back in 2016, for Florida State University, it’s their first international encounter. The match will be aired on TG4.
Scheduled for Monday (August 19th) are various games including NFL, cycling, cricket, soccer, and GAA – running across channels Sky Sports Action, Eurosport 1, TNT Sports 1, Premier Sports 1, and TG4. Tuesday’s (August 20th) fixtures are yet to be announced.
Utilise this amended schedule to keep track of upcoming sports broadcasts. On Eurosport 1, cycling enthusiasts can enjoy stage 4 of Vuelta a España from 1:30pm to 5pm. Two Champions League Play-off games are scheduled for 8pm, with Bodø/Glimt taking on Red Star Belgrade on Virgin Media Two and TNT Sports 1, and Dinamo Zagreb playing Qarabağ on TNT Sports 2.
For Wednesday, August 21st, Sky Sports Cricket will show the 1st Test, D1 England versus Sri Lanka from 10am. In the afternoon, there’s more cycling with stage 5 of Vuelta a España on Eurosport 1 from 1:30pm to 5pm, and racing from York on UTV and Virgin Media One from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Four Champions League Play-off games are on at 8pm: Young Boys against Galatasaray on RTÉ 2 and TNT Sports 1; Dynamo Kyiv versus Salzburg on Virgin Media Two and TNT Sports 3; Malmö settings up against Sparta Prague on TNT Sports 2; and finally, Midtjylland will play against Slovan Bratislava on TNT Sports 4.
For Thursday, August 22nd, the 1st Test, D2 England v Sri Lanka cricket match will air on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15am. The AIG Women’s Open Golf will tee off on Sky Sports Golf from 12:00pm until 7:00pm, with the America’s Cup sailing coverage on TNT Sports 2 from 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Stick to Eurosport 1 for stage 6 of Vuelta a España cycling, and UTV & Virgin Media One for York racing, both airing from 1.30pm-4.30pm. Athletics fans can watch the Lausanne Diamond League on BBC 2 and Virgin Media Two from 7:00pm-9:00pm. For golf, the Danish Championship is on Sky Sports+ from 12:00pm-5:00pm, followed by the BMW Championship on Sky Sports Golf from 7:00pm-midnight.
Referencing the original schedule, here’s what’s in store: Sky Sports Football will kick off with a challenging League 2 clash between Notts County and Grimsby Town at 8 pm. On Friday, the 23rd of August, there’s an NFL pre-season showdown with the Bears facing the Chiefs at 1.20 am via Sky Sports Action. Cricket lovers can catch England taking on Sri Lanka in the first Test, D3 on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15 am. The Dutch Grand Prix practice rounds can be seen on Sky Sports F1 from 11 am while the Danish Championship will take centre stage on Sky Sports+ from noon. The Women’s Open will also be aired at the same time on Sky Sports Golf. Meanwhile, America’s Cup will be broadcast on TNT sports 3 between 1 pm and 3.30 pm. Eurosport 1 will cover the 7th stage of the Vuelta a España from 1.30 pm, while horse racing at York will be aired on UTV & Virgin Media One from 1.30 pm. Later in the evening, on Sky Sports Mix, Bundesliga action pits M’gladbach against Bayer Leverkusen at 7.30 pm. Shelbourne and Bohemians will be competing in the Airtricity League Premier Division at 7.45 pm on Virgin Media Two. Championship football will follow on Sky Sports Football with Sheffield Wednesday tackling Leeds Utd at 8 pm. Saturday, the 24th of August will begin with the Japan Open Semi-finals on TNT Sports 3 from 2 am. The Dutch Grand Prix practice and qualifying rounds will be broadcast from 10.15 am on Sky Sports F1. England takes on Sri Lanka in the First Test, D4 on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15 am.
On Sky Sports+, from 11.30am to 4pm the Danish Championship in golf will be aired. The AIG Women’s Open will be showcased on Sky Sports Golf from noon until 7pm. Catch the Premier League face-off between Brighton and Man Utd on TNT Sports 1 at 12.30pm. Sky Sports Football will be broadcasting the Championship match between QPR and Plymouth at the same time.
Switch to TNT Sports 3, for some sailing action during America’s Cup from 1pm to 3.30pm. Eurosport 1 brings you Stage 8 of Vuelta a España in cycling at 1.30pm until 5pm. From 1.30 to 4.30pm, watch York race on UTV & Virgin Media One. Women’s interpro rugby match between Connacht and Munster will commence at 2.30pm on TG4.
Check out the Premier League match between Man City and Ipswich Town at 3pm on Premier Sports 1. At the same time, Sky Sports+ will be showing the Super League rugby league match of St Helens v Hull KR. Tap into some college football action broadcasted from Dublin on TG4 at 5pm, featuring Georgia Tech against Florida State.
This will be followed by the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal which will air on Sky Sports Premier League at 5.30pm while Sky Sports Football will show the Bundesliga match Borussia Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt at the exact same time. Expect a NFL pre-season game between Steelers & Lions to be screened on Virgin Media Two & Sky Sports Mix at 6pm. La Liga’s action featuring Barcelona v Athletic Club at 6pm and Espanyol v Real Sociedad at 8.30pm will be broadcasted on Premier Sports 1.
BMW Championship in golf will be aired on Sky Sports Golf from 7pm to 11pm. At 8.30pm, catch Getafe v Rayo Vallecano on Premier Sports 2. BBC 1 will then end the day with Match of the Day, starting from 10.20pm until 11.40pm.
On Sunday (August 25th), go for the NFL pre-season on Sky Sports Mix as Giants face off Jets at 0.30am. TNT Sports 1 will be hosting UFC from 1am, featuring Jared Cannonier against Caio Borralho. Japanese Open Finals in badminton will brighten early morning , from 3am until 8.30am on TNT Sports 3.
Sky Sports Cricket is set to broadcast the 1st Test, D5 England v Sri Lanka from 10.15am. Golf enthusiasts can tune into the Danish Championship from 11am-4pm on Sky Sports+ and the AIG Women’s Open from noon-7pm on Sky Sports Golf. Football fans can watch Scottish Premiership match St Mirren v Celtic on Sky Sports Football from noon and Bundesliga matches, Wolfsburg v Bayern Munich and St Pauli v Heidenheim 1846 will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Mix from 2.30pm. Sky Sports Premier League also has matches at 2pm Bournemouth v Newcastle Utd and 4.30pm Liverpool v Brentford.
Continuing with football, La Liga matches will be screened on Premier Sports 1 and 2 from 4pm, with teams playing including Real Madrid, Real Valladolid, Deportivo Alavés, Real Betis, Atlético Madrid, Girona, Leganés and Las Palmas.
F1 fans can catch the Dutch Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1 from 12.30pm. If sailing is more your thing, America’s Cup will be airing on TNT Sports 1 from 1pm-3.30pm. Viewers interested in racing can switch to UTV from 1.15pm-4pm for Goodwood & Beverley. Stage 9 Vuelta a España will be broadcast on Eurosport 1 from 1.30pm-5pm for cycling enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the Club Championship (TBA) will be shown from 2pm on TG4.
Followers of athletics can watch Silesia, Poland Diamond League on BBC 2 & Virgin Media Two from 3pm-5pm. Championship football match Swansea City v Cardiff City will be aired on Sky Sports Football from 3pm. The Chicago Triathlon will be shown on Eurosport 2 from 6.30pm-9pm. After the day’s events, you can unwind with the BMW Championship on Sky Sports Golf from 7pm-11pm and the 2nd T20 West Indies v South Africa Game on TNT Sports 2 from 7.30pm.
In the evening, Napoli v Bologna will play in Serie A at 7.45pm on TNT Sports 1. Lastly, wrap up your day of sports action with the Match of the Day 2 on BBC 1 from 10.30pm-11.35pm.