This week, the esteemed Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia is hosting a tournament featuring the elite of women’s professional golf from Europe and the United States. For the second consecutive year, the Solheim Cup will take place, veering from its usual biennial schedule in order to transition to even-numbered years. Irish pro, Leona Maguire will once more represent Europe, with the team aiming to retain their title. (Streaming on Sky Sports, Friday-Sunday)
Also happening this week is the last instalment of the 2024 Diamond League, staged in Brussels. The events of the Memorial Van Damme, occurring at the King Baudouin Stadium, will mark the culmination of an impressive season for world athletics with world-class track and field athletes participating. (Broadcast on BBC & Virgin Media, Friday-Saturday)
Across the pond, the 105th National Football League (NFL) season has begun. The regular games will continue for four months, followed by the play-offs in early January. The ultimate match, Super Bowl LIX (59), will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9th. The Kansas City Chiefs, victors of last season against the San Francisco 49ers, will likely be in the race again, joined by teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and perhaps even Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. The Jets will journey to San Francisco for one of the initial major games of the season on a Monday (Tuesday morning in Ireland). (Sept 2024-Feb 2025, on Sky Sports)
Monday Sports Programme (Sep 9th)
– NFL: 1.20am Rams vs Lions (Sky Sports NFL)
– Cricket: 10.15am – 3rd Test, D4 England vs Sri Lanka (Sky Sports Cricket)
– Football: 7.45pm Nations League matches: France vs Belgium (Virgin Media Two), and Montenegro vs Wales (S4C)
– Gaelic Athletics: 8-9pm Club highlights (TG4)
Tuesday Sports Schedule (Sep 10th)
– NFL: 1.15am Jets vs 49ers (Sky Sports NFL)
On Tuesday, viewers can tune into Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15am to watch the 3rd Test Day 5 between England and Sri Lanka. Football enthusiasts have a chance to watch the Uefa U-21 Qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Latvia at 5pm on RTÉ 2. At 7.30pm on Sky Sports +, there will be an EFL Trophy match featuring Wrexham and Salford City. England will face Finland in the Nations League at 7.45pm on UTV & Virgin Media Two, whilst RTÉ 2 will broadcast the Nations League match between the Republic of Ireland and Greece.
On Wednesday, September 11th, Cycling fans can enjoy the Netherlands European Championships from 2pm-5pm on Eurosport 1. From 6pm, the 1st T20 cricket match between England and Australia will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Cricket.
Thursday, September 12th will feature the Irish Open golf on RTÉ 2 from 12.45pm-6pm and on Sky Sports Golf from 1pm-6pm. Eurosport 1 will host the European Championships cycling from 1.15pm-3.45pm. The horse racing will be on at Doncaster on ITV4 from 1.30pm-4.30pm. The Procore Championship will broadcast on Sky Sports Golf from 6pm-2am. The League 2 football match at 8pm on Sky Sports Football involves Harrogate Town versus Doncaster Rovers.
Friday, September 13th starts with an NFL match between Bills and Dolphins at 1.15am on Sky Sports NFL. The Irish Open golf will continue on RTÉ 2 and Sky Sports Golf. F1 enthusiasts have the Practice Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 10am on Sky Sports F1. The Solheim Cup will be aired on Sky Sports Golf from 11.30am-11pm, and the Doncaster horse racing will be on ITV4 from 1.30pm-4.30pm. The 2nd T20 cricket match between England and Australia on Sky Sports Cricket will start from 6pm. Lastly, the Amsterdam World Series darts will be on ITV4 from 6pm-10pm.
This revised text details a variety of sports events that are being broadcasted on various networks.
For the enthusiastic followers of Athletics, the Brussels Diamond League Final will be aired on BBC 2 & Virgin Media Two from 7 till 9 pm. In football news, Borussia Dortmund Vs. Heidenheim 1846 can be watched on Sky Sports Mix at 7.30 pm. Also on RTÉ 2, a match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers in the Airtricity League Premier Division gets underway at 7.45 pm. Moreover, the La Liga game featuring Real Betis and Leganés starts at 8 pm on Premier Sports 1. A Championship game between Hull City and Sheffield Utd is lined up at 8 pm on Sky Sports Football. Golf aficionados can tune into the Procore Championship on Sky Sports Golf from 11 pm till 2 am.
On the following day, September 14th, semi-finals from the Hong Kong Badminton tournament will be on TNT Sports 1 from 3 till 8.30 am. The Solheim Cup golf fixture will be aired on Sky Sports Golf from 11.30 am till 11 pm. Darts enthusiasts can enjoy the Amsterdam World Series on ITV4 from 11.45 am till 4 pm, and again from 6 till 10 pm.
More games include the Southampton Vs. Man United Premier League fixture on TNT Sports 1 at 12.30 pm. A host of other sports events like sailing, racing, cricket and rugby are scheduled throughout the day on different platforms for you to enjoy. Fans of MMA can watch Johnny Eblen against Fabian Edwards on Virgin Media Three starting at 5 pm. More premier league action with Aston Villa Vs. Everton is lined up for 5.30 pm and Bournemouth vs Chelsea at 8 pm on Sky Sports Premier League.
In the realm of sports, a comprehensive timetable of events is presented for your perusal. Beginning with a standout football match in La Liga on Premier Sports 1, where Sevilla will face Getafe at 5.30pm; closely followed by a clash between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid at 8pm. Alternatively, Sky Sports Football will be broadcasting the Bundesliga meeting between Holstein Kiel and Bayern Munich, also kicking off at 5.30pm. Meanwhile, at 5.45pm, RTÉ 2 will deliver action from the FAI Cup Quarter-final between Derry City and Shelbourne.
Rugby enthusiasts can tune into Sky Sports+ at 6pm to witness Huddersfield take on Warrington in the Super League. Simultaneously on BBC Three & Virgin Media Two, from 7pm to 9pm, athletics fans will be catered for with coverage of the Brussels Diamond League Final.
The footballing action continues at 7.35pm on TG4 with a Women’s Premier Division clash between Treaty Utd and Athlone Town. Rugby resumes at 8.05pm on Premier Sports 2 where Lyon will challenge Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14.
Don’t miss the BBC 1’s Match of the Day at 10.30pm, and for golfing enthusiasts, tune into Sky Sports Golf from 11pm-2am for the Procore Championship.
Upcoming Sunday’s highlights, the 15th of September, includes a UFC event on TNT Sports 1, commencing at 3am, featuring Sean O’Malley v Merab Dvalishvili from Las Vegas. Badminton lovers can enjoy the Hong Kong Finals aired on TNT Sports 3, 7am-12.30pm. Cycling’s European Championships are broadcasted on Eurosport 1, from 11.30am to 8.30pm.
Darts from Amsterdam World Series are featured on ITV4, from 11.45am to 4pm, and again from 6pm to 10pm. Scottish Premiership football fans can catch a noon match between Dundee Utd and Rangers on Sky Sports Football. The Irish Open’s golf event will be aired on RTÉ 2 and Sky Sports+ simultaneously from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. Also, don’t miss the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-final sailing event on TNT Sports 1, from 1pm to 3.30pm. As the day wraps up, Sky Sports Golf will close with a broadcast of the Solheim Cup, airing from 1pm to 8pm.
On Premier Sports 1, there’s a full day of La Liga soccer scheduled, beginning with Celta de Vigo against Real Valladolid at 1pm; followed by Girona squaring off against Barcelona at 3.15pm; Las Palmas taking on Athletic Club on the pitch at 6.30pm and finally a clash between Atlético Madrid and Valencia at 8pm. Horse racing enthusiasts can tune into ITV4 from 1.20pm to 4.30pm for Doncaster coverage, whilst GAA fans can switch to TG4 for the Tipperary SHC game between Loughmore-Castleiney and Kilruane at 2.15pm. Sky Sports Premier League will be showing Tottenham’s match against Arsenal at 2pm and the Wolves vs Newcastle Utd game at 4.30pm. The third Men’s T20 cricket match between England and the Australians is broadcast on BBC 1 and Sky Sports Cricket from 2pm. RTÉ 2 meanwhile will cover horse racing at The Curragh from 2.10pm-5.10pm. The women’s 2nd T20 cricket match features Ireland up against England and will be aired on Virgin Media Two and TNT Sports 2 from 2.30pm. Bundesliga fans can catch the Augsburg v St Pauli game on Sky Sports Mix at 2.30pm whilst the Championship clash between Portsmouth and West Brom will be on Sky Sports Football at 3pm. The WTA Jasmin Open final can be viewed on Sky Sports Tennis between 4pm and 6pm. Serie A action from Italy is on TNT Sports 1 starting with Cagliari vs Napoli at 5pm and followed by Monza vs Inter Milan at 7.45pm. NFL matches featuring 49ers at Vikings at 6pm and Bengals at Chiefs at 9.25pm will be broadcasted on Sky Sports NFL. Later on, BBC 1 presents Match of the Day 2 from 10.30pm-11.30pm. Night-owls can catch golf on Sky Sports Golf at the Procore Championship from 11pm-2am, and the WTA Guadalajara Open final on Sky Sports Tennis from 0.30am-2.30am.