The world-renowned Paralympic event, brimming with various sports, is currently in full swing in Paris, with several honours still to be achieved. The final week will showcase a broad spectrum of sports – from blind football and boccia to para-archery and wheelchair tennis, as well as para powerlifting and seated volleyball. A significant number of Ireland’s team, made up of 35 members, will take part. The event will continue throughout the week, viewable on RTÉ and Channel 4.
In other sport news, the Irish women’s cricket team is preparing for their three one-day internationals against England, starting this weekend in Belfast. Following these matches, the team will relocate to Dublin’s Clontarf for two T20s. Currently, the team rides a wave of confidence following their recent 2-1 series victory over Sri Lanka last month. This event will be showcased on Saturday on TNT Sports.
Soccer fans will witness the onset of a brand-new era as Heimir Hallgrimsson takes over as the coach of the Republic of Ireland’s senior men’s team. This weekend serves as the commencement of his tenure, starting in Dublin. England also ushers in new leadership with former Republic of Ireland international player, Lee Carsley leading the Euro 2024 finalists in the Uefa Nations League match at Aviva Stadium. This game can be watched on RTÉ and UTV on Saturday.
As for the beginnings of the week, Monday presents a range of sports. Cricket fans can watch the 2nd Test, D4 of Pakistan v Bangladesh shown on TNT Sports 1 from half past five in the morning, while Sky Sports Cricket will be airing the 2nd Test, D5 of England v Sri Lanka from just past ten in the morning. The Paralympic Games can be followed throughout the day on RTÉ 2 and Channel 4. Other televised sports include snooker, tennis, football, and GAA highlights. Tuesday continues with the 2nd Test, D5 of Pakistan v Bangladesh on TNT Sports 2 from half past five in the morning.
Sky Sports+ presents a boxing match between Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny in Tokyo, featured from 7.30am. Paralympic Games are being shown on both RTÉ 2 and Channel 4, with view times staggered throughout the day. Showcasing from 10.15am to 4.15pm on ITV4 is Stage 1 of the Tour of Britain and on Eurosport 1 from 11.30am to 5pm is Stage 16 of the Vuelta a España, both of which relate to cycling. The Saudi Masters of Snooker is aired on Eurosport 2 from 2pm to 11pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Sky Sports Tennis displaying US Open from 3.30pm to 5am.
On Wednesday, the Paralympic Games continue on RTÉ 2 and Channel 4 with various broadcast timings. Among the highlights, the second stage of the Tour of Britain and the 17th stage of the Vuelta a España are featured on ITV4 and Eurosport 1, respectively.
Thursday keeps the momentum with more from the Paralympics on the two channels. The Tour of Britain moves to the third stage on ITV4, concurrently with the European Masters in golf shown on Sky Sports Golf and the 18th Stage of the Vuelta a España on Eurosport 1 along with the continuation of Saudi Masters on Eurosport 2.
The upcoming sports schedule will broadcast a variety of games and matches on multiple channels. On Sky Sports Tennis, the US Open will be streaming from 5pm to 4am. Further, from 7pm to 9pm, the Zurich Diamond League can be watched on BBC 2 & Virgin Media Three. The Nations League soccer match, Serbia v Spain, will air at 7.45pm on Virgin Media Two.
On Friday, the 6th of September, several sports events take place. The Ravens vs Chiefs NFL match begins at 1.20am on Sky Sports Action. Paralympic Games are scheduled to be telecast on RTÉ 2 and Channel 4 all day. The third Test, D1 between England and Sri Lanka will be available from 10am on Sky Sports Cricket.
Cycling lovers can watch Stage 4 Tour of Britain on ITV4 from 10.45am to 3pm and Stage 19 Vuelta a España on Eurosport 1 from 1.30pm to 5pm. Furthermore, Eurosport 2 has reserved 2pm-5pm and 7pm-10pm slots for the Saudi Masters snooker match.
At 12.30pm, Sky Sports Golf will switch to the European Masters. Tennis will proceed with the US Open showing on Sky Sports Tennis from 5pm-2am. On TNT Sports 1 at 7pm, the boxing match between London Sam Noakes and Gianluca Ceglia will kick off. The day concludes with the Nations League soccer match France v Italy at 7.45pm on Virgin Media Two.
Saturday, the 7th of September, has a fair share of excitement too. Jonathan Haggerty will face Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the MMA match on Sky Sports Mix from 1am. This will be followed by the NFL match, Packers @ Eagles, at 1.15am on Sky Sports Action. Lastly, the Tapei Open Semi-finals badminton match will run from 5am-10am on TNT Sports 3.
Below is the schedule for a day filled with a variety of sports.
Starting the day with the broadcasting of the Paralympic Games, RTÉ 2 will cover the event from 9am to 12.35pm, and later in the evening from 7.50pm to 10.30pm. Meanwhile, RTÉ 1 will also air the games from 4pm to 5.45pm. Channel 4 will display a more extended coverage, showcasing the competition from 8am until late night at 11.35pm.
Additionally, fans of cricket can resort to Sky Sports Cricket at 10.15am for the 3rd Test match – England versus Sri Lanka. Women’s Cricket will also be broadcasted, consisting of Ireland facing off England in the 1st ODI on TNT Sports 1 from 10.30am.
Cycling events include the Stage 5 Tour of Britain to be aired on ITV4 from 10.45am to 3.15pm, and the Stage 20 Vuelta a España on Eurosport 1 from 11.30am to 5pm. Likewise, golf enthusiasts can tune in to Sky Sports Golf for the European Masters kicking off 11.30am and ending at 4.30pm.
Diverse sporting events broadcasted across various channels include horse racing at Haydock Park from 1pm to 4pm on UTV, and also Virgin Media One, commencing at 1.25pm and concluding at 4pm. Furthermore, Rugby League fans can follow the Super League clash between Warrington and St Helens at 3pm on Sky Sports+.
In the afternoon and evening, the Saudi Masters in Snooker will be telecasted on Eurosport 2 from 3.30pm to 5pm, recommencing at 7pm and finishing at 10pm. Additionally, two rugby matches will both be aired, involving the Women’s International encounter – England verses France at 3.30pm on BBC 1 – and the Rugby Championship match of South Africa against New Zealand at 4pm on Sky Sports Mix.
Later into the evening, there are two soccer fixtures on RTÉ 2 & UTV and Virgin Media Two. The first one – Republic of Ireland v England Nations League – commences at 5pm and the second – Germany verses Hungary – will start at 7.45pm. Also, a women’s Premier Division soccer match between Wexford FC and Galway Utd will be showcased on TG4 at 7.35pm.
Rounding off the day is more rugby action as BBC 2 & Sky Sports+ broadcast the Super League’s Salford RD versus Catalans Dragons at 5.30pm. The Rugby Championship Argentina versus Australia on Sky Sports Mix at 8pm, and top tier French Rugby Union games of Bordeaux Bègles taking on Stade Francais on Premier Sports 1 at 8.05pm.
The following sporting events are scheduled for September 8th:
Match of the Day will be broadcasted on BBC 1 from 10.20pm to 11.45pm. Fans of UFC can tune into TNT Sports 1 from midnight to watch the match between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady held in Las Vegas. If you’re an early bird, you can watch the Tapei Open Finals on TNT Sports 3 from 5am to 10.30am.
Cycling enthusiasts can catch the final stage of the Tour of Britain on ITV4 from 10.45am to 3.30pm. Paralympic Games will be aired on RTÉ 2 from 9.20am to 11.25am and 12.35pm to 3.05pm and also on Channel 4 from 7am to 4.30pm.
Simultaneously, the Great North Run will be broadcasted on BBC 1 from 10am to 2pm. Cricket lovers can watch the 3rd Test, D3 between England and Sri Lanka on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15am. There will be a European Masters golf session on Sky Sports Golf from 11.30am to 4.30pm.
For motorcycling fans, tune into TNT Sports 2 from 12.15pm for the GP of San Marino. GAA Club championships will be aired on TG4 from 1.45pm, followed by the Burghley Horse Trials on BBC 2 from 2pm to 4pm.
A Rugby League Super League match, Huddersfield v London Broncos will be aired on Sky Sports+ at 3pm, with a Vuelta a España cycling event on Eurosport 1 starting at 3.30pm and ending at 6.45pm.
Football fanatics can watch a Nations League match between Portugal and Scotland on Virgin Media Two at 7.45pm, while tennis enthusiasts can watch the US Open on Sky Sports Tennis from 6pm to 10pm.
The Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony will air on RTÉ 2 from 6.45pm to 10.15pm and Channel 4 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. The day concludes with a Top 14 rugby match between Vannes and Toulouse on Premier Sports 1 at 8.05pm.