Sailing
The America’s Cup, established in 1851, is the oldest international contest that is still in play in any sport worldwide, a remarkable feat indeed. The exciting yacht race, won by achieving seven victories first, occurs this week off the coast of Barcelona. The competitors are Taihoro, which represents the Royal Yacht Squadron of New Zealand, and Britannia, the representative of the Royal Yacht Squadron of the United Kingdom. It’s been half a century since the UK last participated in a match at the America’s Cup. – Oct 12th-20th, TNT Sports
Football
In a continuing rivalry, Athlone Town and Shelbourne are preparing for their third consecutive Women’s FAI Cup final. The 2022 final saw Shelbourne victorious with a 2-0 scoreline, while the next year, after a nail-biting extra-time finish of 2-2, Athlone Town clinched a win with a 4-3 score in penalties. This weekend, the cup experts will battle it out once again at the Tallaght Stadium. – Sunday, RTÉ
Snooker
The Northern Ireland Open, starting this weekend in Belfast, will see reigning champion and world’s top snooker player, Jude Trump of England, defend his title at the Waterford Hall. In addition to the Alex Higgins Trophy and a spot in the exclusive 2024 Champion of Champions event, the winner also receives a generous £100,000 prize. – Oct 20th-27th, Eurosport
TV Listings for 14th & 15th October
– American Football – Sky Sports NFL – 1.20am Bengals @ Giants
– Boxing – Sky Sports+ from 9am – Tokyo Junto Nakatani v Petch Sor Chitpattana
– Cricket – Sky Sports Cricket – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – 3pm Pakistan v New Zealand
– Football – RTÉ 2 – Airtricity League Premier Division – 7.15pm Derry City v Sligo Rovers
– Football – Virgin Media Three – Nations League – 7.45pm Germany v Netherlands
– Football – S4C – Nations League – 7.45pm Wales v Montenegro
– Gaelic Games – TG4, 8pm-9pm Club highlights
– American Football – Sky Sports NFL – 1.15am Bills @ Jets (15th Oct)
During the week of 16th to 18th October, a line-up of sporting events will be on offer to sports enthusiasts. Starting on Tuesday, Sky Sports Cricket will broadcast the second day of the 2nd test match between England and Pakistan from 5.30am. Later, at 3pm, they will telecast England versus the West Indies in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
On the same day, football fans can enjoy matches like Italy against the Republic of Ireland in the U21 Euro Qualifier on RTÉ 2 at 5.30pm, followed by Portugal playing against Scotland in the Nations League on Virgin Media Three at 7.45pm.
The sporting events continue on Wednesday, beginning early with Argentina versus Bolivia’s World Cup Qualifier at 1am on Premier Sports. Cricket fans will have another early start with Day 2 of the 2nd test match between England and Pakistan, broadcasted by Sky Sports Cricket from 5.50am. The afternoon will comprise of sailing and cycling, with the America’s Cup on TNT Sports 2 from 1pm-3pm, and the Track World Championship on Eurosport 1 from 5.30pm-7.45pm respectively. The Women’s Champions League matches broadcasted by DAZN will also be in full swing, featuring St Pölten versus Manchester City at 5.45pm, and later Arsenal facing off against Vålerenga at 8pm in collaboration with TNT Sports 1.
Thursday continues with the 2nd test match on Day 3 between England and Pakistan at 5.50am on Sky Sports Cricket. Golf enthusiasts will have a field day, with BMW Ladies Championship on Sky Sports Golf from 6am-8am and Andalucia Masters from 1pm-6pm on the same channel. Sky Sports Cricket will also air the Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-final 1 at 3pm. The evening will see more Women’s Champions League game on DAZN, with Real Madrid taking on Celtic at 5.45pm, followed by Twente’s match against Chelsea at 8pm.
The week concludes on Friday with the League 1 match between Shrewsbury Town and Exeter City on Sky Sports Football at 8pm. For the golf fans, Sky Sports Golf team will also telecast the Shriner’s Children’s Open from 6pm to 1am.
The following sports matches and events are scheduled to be broadcast on various sports channels:
Starting the list, Sky Sports NFL highlights the Broncos @ Saints at 1.15am. Cricket lovers can follow an early morning 2nd Test, D4 match between Pakistan and England from 5.50am on Sky Sports Cricket. On the same channel, at 3pm, tune in for the Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-final 2.
Sky Sports Golf airs the BMW Ladies Championship from 6am-8am followed by the Andalucia Masters from 1pm-6pm. Later in the evening, don’t miss the Shriners Children’s Open from 6pm-1am on the same channel.
TNT Sports 2 will cover the America’s Cup sailing competition between 1pm-3pm.
For cycling enthusiasts, the Track World Championship will be broadcast from 5.15pm-9.15pm on BBC RB and Eurosport 1.
If you’re a Formula 1 fan, follow the Practice United States Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1 from 6pm onwards.
Starting at 7pm, TNT Sports 3 will air the York Hall Sam Gilley v Louis Greene boxing match.
For our football audience, enjoy Bundesliga’s Borussia Dortmund v St Pauli at 7.30pm on Sky Sports Mix. TNT Sports 1 features the Northampton v Sale premiership match at 7.45pm. Also at 7.45pm, Virgin Media Three will broadcast the Airtricity League Premier Division, featuring Shelbourne v Waterford Utd. Sky Sports Football channel will then showcase Championship match Leeds Utd v Sheffield Utd at 8.05pm.
Rugby enthusiasts can catch two URC matches on Premier Sports at 7.35pm: Ulster v Ospreys on Premier Sports 1 and Scarlets v Bulls on Premier Sports 2.
On Saturday, October 19th, Sky Sports Cricket again airs the 2nd Test, D5 match of Pakistan v England from 5.50am, while the BMW Ladies Championship continues from 6am to 8am on Sky Sports Golf. This same golf channel will broadcast the Andalucia Masters from 12.30pm-5pm.
Finally, tune in for Premier League’s Tottenham v West Ham at 12.30pm on TNT Sports 1, and Championship’s Oxford Utd v West Brom on Sky Sports Football at the same time.
“- In rugby, catch the URC match between Zebre and Lions on Premier Sports 1 at 12:30 pm.
– From 1pm to 3pm attempt to witness America’s Cup on TNT Sports 4.
– Horse racing fans can view the events at Ascot on UTV & Virgin Media One from 1pm onwards until 5pm.
– Enjoy La Liga soccer match between Athletic Club and Espanyol at 1pm on Premier Sports 2.
– Another enticing Premier League soccer battle on Premier Sports 1 at 3pm, Man Utd v Brentford.
– View two English Premiership rugby ties on TNT Sports 2, Bristol against Saracens at 3:05 pm, followed by Harlequins tackling Bath at 5:30 pm.
– Follow the Triathlon taking place in Las Vegas on Eurosport 1, from 4pm to 8:30pm, and then again from 10pm to 2am.
– There’s more rugby with Stormers and Munster clashing at 5pm on RTÉ 2 and then Edinburgh taking on Cardiff at 5:15pm on Premier Sports 2.
– Cycling enthusiasts can watch the Track World Championship on BBC 2 from 5:25 to 7:20 pm, BBC Three from 7:20 to 9 pm, and Eurosport 2 from 5:30 to 9pm.
– Bundesliga Soccer features Bayern Munich v Stuttgart at 5:30 pm on Sky Sports Football.
– Sky Sports Premier League is airing the match between Bournemouth and Arsenal, also at 5.30 pm.
– Tune into Sky Sports F1 at 6 pm for the Sprint & Qualifying events of United States Grand Prix.
– Observe the boxing bout between Londoners Adam Azim and Ohara Davies on Sky Sports+ from 7pm.
– The Interpro football final is at 7:30 pm on RTÉ 2.
– TG4 & Premier Sports 1 is the place to catch Connacht battling Leinster at 7:35 pm.
– Savor the La Liga soccer game featuring Celta de Vigo taking on Real Madrid at 8pm on Premier Sports 2.
– Catch the UFC fight between Michel Pereira and Anthony Hernandez in Las Vegas on TNT Sports 1, from 9pm.
– Golf action kicks off on Sky Sports Golf at 10pm and continues until 1am with Shriners Children’s Open.
– Soccer followers can end the day with Match of the Day on BBC 1 from 10:25 to 11:15 pm.”
The day in focus is Sunday, on the 20th of October.
The MotoGP race in Australia will be broadcasted on TNT Sports 2 starting from 3.15 am. For golf enthusiasts, Sky Sports Golf will show the BMW Ladies Championship from 6 am to 8 am followed by the Andalucia Masters from 10 am to 3 pm. The Amsterdam marathon will be running on Eurosport 1 between 7.45 am and 10.30 am.
In football, TNT Sports 3 will feature a Serie A clash between Empoli and Napoli at 11.30 am, while Sky Sports Football will show Kilmarnock playing against Rangers in the Scottish Premiership at midday. The Women’s Super League match between Man City and Aston Villa will be available on BBC 2 starting from 12.15 pm.
At 1 pm, America’s Cup sailing can be watched on TNT Sports 2 until 3 pm. Concurrently, Northern Ireland Open snooker will be shown on Eurosport 1 from 1 pm to 5 pm, and again at 7 pm to 11 pm.
La Liga games will be broadcasted on Premier Sports 1 featuring matches between Mallorca and Rayo Vallecano (1 pm), Atlético Madrid and Leganés (3.15 pm), Villarreal and Getafe (5.30 pm), followed by Barcelona against Sevilla (8 pm).
The TG4 channel will be showcasing the GAA Club championships from 1.45 pm with the teams to be announced. The ATP Stockholm tennis final can be viewed on Sky Sports Tennis between 2 pm and 4 pm.
Wolves and Man City will lock horns in the Premier League at 2 pm followed by a match between Liverpool and Chelsea on Sky Sports Premier League at 4.30 pm. For cycling enthusiasts, the Track World Championship will be on BBC 2 between 2.25 pm and 5 pm.
The NFL will be presented on UTV, commencing with a game between the Patriots and the Jaguars at 2.30 pm, and continuing with the Week 7 games on Sky Sports NFL from 5.30 pm.
Cricket fans can watch the Women’s T20 World Cup Final at 3 pm on Sky Sports Cricket. Meanwhile, the women’s FAI Cup Final between Athlone Town and Shelbourne will kick off at the same time on RTÉ 2. In addition, Sky Sports Football will host the Championship match between Hull City and Sunderland at 3 pm.
Rugby lovers can tune into TNT Sports 1 at 3 pm for the English Premiership match between Leicester and Gloucester. Lastly, the ATP European Open Final can be seen on Sky Sports+ from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Tune into Sky Sports F1 for the United States Grand Prix at 6.30pm, followed by Sky Sports Showcase airing the Women’s Super League with Chelsea taking on Tottenham at 6.45pm. Fans of Serie A can catch the game between Roma and Inter Milan on TNT Sports 1 at 7.45pm. For golf enthusiasts, Sky Sports Golf is broadcasting the Shriners Children’s Open from 10pm to 1am. Later, BBC 1 will show Match of the Day 2 from 10.30pm until 11.35pm.