By Correspondent
SuperSport brings viewers another packed week of world-class action across DStv and GOtv, headlined by the UEFA Nations League kick-off, the Presidents Cup, the United Rugby Championship’s return, the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and the 52nd Berlin Marathon.
Nations League Returns with Heavyweight Clashes
The UEFA Nations League opens with a fortnight of elite European football, as nations compete in a competition that punishes slow starts.
The Netherlands host Germany in Amsterdam on Thursday in a fixture rich with history and attacking talent. England face Spain in another blockbuster, pitting two of Europe’s most gifted generations against each other. Spain arrive as reigning world champions, while England look to prove they remain genuine contenders.
Portugal welcome Wales, Norway take on Denmark, and Serbia meet Greece as regional rivalries add spice to Matchday 1. Italy clash with Belgium, France travel to Turkey, and the Czech Republic face Croatia to complete the opening programme.
Matchday 2 raises the stakes immediately. The Netherlands travel to Serbia, Germany host Greece, and Norway welcome Portugal. France then meet Belgium in a heavyweight showdown, before Italy face Turkey.
UEFA Nations League A | Matchday 1
· Thursday 24 September | 20:45 | Netherlands v Germany | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2
· Thursday 24 September | 20:45 | Norway v Denmark | SuperSport Football
· Thursday 24 September | 20:45 | Serbia v Greece | SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3
· Thursday 24 September | 20:45 | Portugal v Wales | SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2, SuperSport Maximo 1, SuperSport Maximo 360
· Friday 25 September | 20:45 | Italy v Belgium | SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2, SuperSport Maximo 360
· Friday 25 September | 20:45 | Turkey v France | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2
· Saturday 26 September | 20:45 | Czech Republic v Croatia | SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2, SuperSport Maximo 360
· Saturday 26 September | 20:45 | England v Spain | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2
Matchday 2
· Sunday 27 September | 20:45 | Serbia v Netherlands | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2
· Sunday 27 September | 20:45 | Germany v Greece | SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2, SuperSport Maximo 3
· Sunday 27 September | 20:45 | Norway v Portugal | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1, SuperSport Maximo 360
· Monday 28 September | 20:45 | Belgium v France | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2
· Monday 28 September | 20:45 | Turkey v Italy | SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2, SuperSport Maximo 360
Golf: Three Events Promise a Packed Week
The DP World Tour heads to Le Golf National for the FedEx Open de France, where the demanding Paris layout and punishing closing stretch will test every aspect of the field’s game.
The Presidents Cup takes centre stage as elite players from the United States and an International Team battle in a unique match-play contest. Foursomes, fourballs, and singles create a constantly shifting tactical battle where momentum matters as much as rankings.
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The LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship offers another chance for the world’s leading women golfers to shine, with low scoring and exciting finishes placing a premium on aggressive play and putting.
· DP World Tour: FedEx Open de France | Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 September
· Presidents Cup | Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 September
· LPGA: Walmart NW Arkansas Championship | Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September
United Rugby Championship Returns
The United Rugby Championship returns with a packed weekend of interprovincial and cross-border action before Australia face South Africa in a mouthwatering international showdown.
Connacht host the Stormers in Galway on Friday, while Benetton welcome the Dragons and Ulster face Edinburgh. The Stormers look to make their mark on the road, but Connacht’s home advantage and physical approach should make this a stern examination.
Saturday delivers a full slate. The Lions host Leinster in Johannesburg in one of the weekend’s standout contests, while the Sharks welcome Ospreys and Munster face Glasgow Warriors. Zebre take on the Bulls, and the Welsh derby between Scarlets and Cardiff adds further edge.
Australia face South Africa on Sunday in the headline act. The Wallabies will be determined to challenge the reigning world champions, but the Springboks bring an intimidating blend of power, tactical discipline, and depth.
United Rugby Championship
· Friday 25 September | 20:45 | Connacht v Stormers | SuperSport Grandstand
· Friday 25 September | 20:45 | Benetton v Dragons | SuperSport Extra 2
· Friday 25 September | 20:45 | Ulster v Edinburgh | SuperSport Rugby
· Saturday 26 September | 13:30 | Lions v Leinster | SuperSport Rugby
· Saturday 26 September | 16:00 | Sharks v Ospreys | SuperSport Rugby
· Saturday 26 September | 18:30 | Munster v Warriors | SuperSport Extra 2
· Saturday 26 September | 18:30 | Zebre v Bulls | SuperSport Rugby
· Saturday 26 September | 20:45 | Scarlets v Cardiff | SuperSport Rugby
International Rugby
· Sunday 27 September | 11:45 | Australia v South Africa | SuperSport Rugby
Cricket: Three ODI Series Take Centre Stage
England, South Africa, and India prepare for battles against Sri Lanka, Australia, and the West Indies respectively.
England’s two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka begins Tuesday. Both sides boast aggressive white-ball batters and varied bowling attacks, promising power hitting, clever variations, and tactical battles.
South Africa face Australia in a heavyweight two-match series, with the first ODI on Thursday and the second on Sunday. South Africa’s pace attack could prove central, while Australia’s depth and experience make them dangerous in every phase.
India begin their ODI series against the West Indies on Sunday, with India’s batting depth and spin resources tested by a West Indies side capable of explosive performances.
England v Sri Lanka ODI Series
· Tuesday 22 September | 13:30 | First ODI | SuperSport Cricket
· Thursday 24 September | 13:30 | Second ODI | SuperSport Extra 2
South Africa v Australia ODI Series
· Thursday 24 September | 10:00 | First ODI | SuperSport Cricket
· Sunday 27 September | 10:00 | Second ODI | SuperSport Cricket
India v West Indies ODI Series
· Sunday 27 September | 10:30 | First ODI | SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa
Formula 1 Heads to Baku
The Formula 1 season heads to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where a high-speed blast down the main straight and a notoriously unforgiving street circuit combine to produce one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar.
Practice begins Friday, giving teams their first opportunity to balance outright speed with the precision required through Baku’s tight corners. Saturday brings final practice before qualifying, where track position will prove crucial.
Sunday’s Grand Prix promises another strategic battle, with tyre management, safety cars, and changing race circumstances potentially playing major roles. Baku has a reputation for dramatic incidents and late-race twists.
The NASCAR Cup Series then takes centre stage later on Sunday with the Hollywood Casino 400, offering a very different spectacle with its unique combination of speed, strategy, and close-quarters competition.
Formula 1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
· Friday 24 September | 10:30 | Practice 1 | SuperSport Motorsport, SuperSport Maximo 1
· Friday 24 September | 14:00 | Practice 2 | SuperSport Motorsport, SuperSport Maximo 1
· Saturday 25 September | 10:30 | Practice 3 | SuperSport Motorsport, SuperSport Maximo 1
· Saturday 25 September | 14:00 | Qualifying | SuperSport Motorsport, SuperSport Maximo 1
· Sunday 26 September | 13:00 | Grand Prix | SuperSport Motorsport, SuperSport Maximo 1
NASCAR Cup
· Sunday 27 September | 21:00 | Hollywood Casino 400 | SuperSport Motorsport
Tennis, MMA, Athletics, and Boxing Round Out the Week
The WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open provides the week’s first major tennis attraction, while the Billie Jean King Cup Finals offer a different dynamic with national pride replacing individual focus.
The Laver Cup takes centre stage from Friday, bringing leading players together as Europe face the World team in a unique team competition.
UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr vs Barcelos features a compelling clash headlined by one of the sport’s brightest young talents, while the WBC Strawweight title fight between Khuse and Matsumato provides a championship showdown to close out the weekend.
The Berlin Marathon promises another spectacular test of endurance as elite runners tackle one of the world’s fastest marathon courses.
· WTA 500: Singapore Tennis Open | Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 September | SuperSport Tennis
· Billie Jean King Cup Finals | Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 September | SuperSport Tennis
· Laver Cup | From Friday 25 September | SuperSport Tennis
· UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr vs. Barcelos | Sunday 27 September | 00:00 | SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa, SuperSport Maximo 1
· Berlin Marathon | Sunday 27 September | 07:00 | SuperSport Action, SuperSport Maximo 3
· WBC Boxing: Strawweight Title | Monday 28 September | 01:00 | SuperSport Action Africa
