The Best Action on SuperSport This Week – 22-28 September

SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another amazing week of action from around the world, headlined by the kick-off of the new edition of the UEFA Nations League; Presidents Cup golf; the return of the United Rugby Championship; the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix; Billie Jean King Cup and Laver Cup tennis; and the 52nd edition of the Berlin Marathon.

Football

The UEFA Nations League returns with a heavyweight opening fortnight as Europe’s elite collide in a competition that offers little room for a slow start. Nations League A Matchday 1 and 2 bring together some of the continent’s biggest names, with world champions, European heavyweights and ambitious challengers all looking to lay down an early marker.

The headline clash comes in Amsterdam, where the Netherlands host Germany in a fixture rich in history and packed with attacking talent. Both sides will see the Nations League as an opportunity to test their squads against the very best, making this an intriguing early measuring stick.

England face Spain in another blockbuster, with two of Europe’s most talented generations going head-to-head. Spain arrive as reigning world champions, while England will be eager to demonstrate that they remain genuine contenders at the highest level. Elsewhere, Portugal welcome Wales, Norway take on Denmark and Serbia meet Greece as several intriguing regional rivalries add spice to the opening round.

Italy and Belgium provide another heavyweight encounter, while France travel to Turkey knowing that every point will matter in a demanding group. Czech Republic against Croatia completes the Matchday 1 programme, offering another clash between nations accustomed to competing deep into major tournaments.

Matchday 2 immediately raises the stakes. The Netherlands travel to Serbia, Germany face Greece and Norway welcome Portugal, meaning the opening results could quickly create pressure at the top of the standings. France then meet Belgium in a heavyweight encounter, before Italy face Turkey.

With so much quality spread across the fixtures, the Nations League once again provides a compelling blend of tactical intrigue, emerging talent and established stars. The opening matches may be only the beginning, but with heavyweight opponents meeting from the outset, Europe’s best will know that every result can shape the road ahead.

UEFA Nations League A

Matchday 1

Thursday 24 September

6:45PM: Netherlands v Germany – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

6:45PM: Norway v Denmark – LIVE on SuperSport Football

6:45PM: Serbia v Greece – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3

6:45PM: Portugal v Wales – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 360

Friday 25 September

6:45PM: Italy v Belgium – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

6:45PM: Turkey v France – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

Saturday 26 September

6:45PM: Czech Republic v Croatia – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

6:45PM: England v Spain – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

Matchday 2

Sunday 27 September

6:45PM: Serbia v Netherlands – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

6:45PM: Germany v Greece – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 3

6:45PM: Norway v Portugal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 360

Monday 28 September

6:45PM: Belgium v France – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

6:45PM: Turkey v Italy – LIVE on SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

Golf

The DP World Tour heads to France for the FedEx Open de France, while the Presidents Cup provides a spectacular team-golf showcase and the LPGA Tour returns to Arkansas for the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. Three very different events promise a packed week of world-class golf.

At Le Golf National, the FedEx Open de France brings the DP World Tour to a venue steeped in history. The Paris course, famed for its demanding layout and punishing closing stretch, will test every aspect of the field’s game. Accuracy off the tee, disciplined iron play and composure under pressure will be essential, with the battle for the title likely to go down to the wire.

The Presidents Cup is the week’s global showpiece, bringing together elite players from the United States and an International Team in a unique match-play contest. With team pride at stake, individual form can be transformed by the pressure and emotion of head-to-head competition. Foursomes, fourballs and singles create a constantly shifting tactical battle, where momentum can be every bit as important as rankings.

Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship offers another opportunity for the world’s leading women golfers to shine. The tournament has developed a reputation for 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

Rugby

The United Rugby Championship returns with a packed weekend of interprovincial and cross-border action, before attention turns to a mouthwatering international showdown between Australia and South Africa.

Friday’s programme features a fascinating clash in Galway as Connacht host the Stormers, while Benetton welcome the Dragons and Ulster face Edinburgh. The Stormers will be looking 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 of URC rugby. 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 to the programme.

Then comes the headline act on Sunday as Australia face South Africa. The Wallabies will be determined to challenge the reigning world champions, but the Springboks bring an intimidating blend of power, tactical discipline and depth. With South Africa’s forward pack capable of controlling territory and possession, Australia will need to match the physical battle while finding ways to exploit space.

From the URC’s fiercely contested race for early momentum to a heavyweight southern hemisphere Test, the weekend offers a compelling showcase of rugby’s intensity, tactical variety and enduring rivalries.

United Rugby Championship

Friday 25 September

20:45: Connacht v Stormers – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand

20:45: Benetton v Dragons – LIVE on SuperSport Extra 2

20:45: Ulster v Edinburgh – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

Saturday 26 September

13:30: Lions v Leinster – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

16:00: Sharks v Ospreys – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

18:30: Munster v Warriors – LIVE on SuperSport Extra 2

18:30: Zebre v Bulls – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

20:45: Scarlets v Cardiff – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

International Rugby

Sunday 27 September

11:45: Australia v South Africa – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby

Cricket

The ODI format takes centre stage with three intriguing series involving some of international cricket’s biggest names, as 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 gets underway with the opening contest on Tuesday, before the teams meet again later in the week. With both sides boasting aggressive white-ball batters and varied bowling attacks, expect an entertaining mix of power hitting, clever variations and tactical battles. England will want to establish control early, while Sri Lanka have the opportunity to disrupt the hosts with their spin options and fearless approach.

South Africa face Australia in a heavyweight two-match series, with the first ODI on Thursday followed by the second on Sunday. The rivalry always carries plenty of intensity, and both teams will see the fixtures as an important opportunity to sharpen their 50-over combinations. South Africa’s pace attack could be central to the contest, while Australia’s depth and experience make them dangerous in every phase.

India then begin their ODI series against the West Indies on Sunday. India’s batting depth and spin resources will be tested by a West Indies side capable of producing explosive performances.

With three series beginning in the same week, there is no shortage of quality, rivalry and white-ball intrigue.

England v Sri Lanka ODI Series

Tuesday 22 September

11:30AM: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Thursday 24 September

11:30AM: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Extra 2

South Africa v Australia ODI Series

Thursday 24 September

8:00AM: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

Sunday 27 September

8:00AM: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket

India v West Indies ODI Series

Sunday 27 September

8:30AM: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa

Motorsport

The Formula 1 season heads to the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where the combination of a high-speed blast down the main straight and a notoriously unforgiving street circuit can produce one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar.

The weekend begins with practice on Friday, giving teams their first opportunity to balance outright speed with the precision required through Baku’s tight corners. Saturday brings a final practice session before qualifying, where track position will be crucial. Overtaking is possible around the circuit, but starting near the front can provide a significant advantage.

Sunday’s Grand Prix promises another strategic battle, with tyre management, safety cars and changing race circumstances potentially playing a major role. Baku has a reputation for dramatic incidents and late-race twists, making it a venue where the competitive order can change rapidly.

The NASCAR Cup Series then takes centre stage later on Sunday with the Hollywood Casino 400. Stock-car racing’s unique combination of speed, strategy and close-quarters competition provides a very different spectacle from Formula 1. Drivers will have to manage tyres, traffic and pit-stop strategy while maintaining the pace needed to fight for victory.

Formula 1: Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Thursday 23 September

8:30AM: Practice 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

12:00PM: Practice 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

Fridayday 24 September

8:30AM: Practice 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

12:00PM: Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

Saturday 25 September

11:00am: Grand Prix – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1

NASCAR Cup

Sunday 27 September

7:00PM: Hollywood Casino 400 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport

Variety

The sporting week delivers a global mix of elite tennis, MMA, athletics and boxing, with major events spread across the calendar and plenty of opportunities for emerging stars to make their mark.

The WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open provides the week’s first major tennis attraction, bringing a strong field together in a tournament where ranking points and momentum are both at stake. At the same time, the Billie Jean King Cup Finals offer a different dynamic, with national pride replacing the individual focus of the regular tour.

The Laver Cup then takes centre stage from Friday, bringing leading players together in a unique team competition. With Europe facing the World team, the event combines individual brilliance with tactical match-ups and an atmosphere unlike the traditional tour.

Combat sports add further excitement. 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.

Away from the ring and octagon, 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 – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 September – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

Laver Cup

From Friday 25 September – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis

UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr vs. Barcelos

Saturday 26 September

10:00PM: Main card – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 1

Berlin Marathon

Sunday 27 September

05:00AM: 52nd Edition – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Maximo 3

WBC Boxing: Strawweight Title

Sunday 27 September

11:00PM: Khuse vs Matsumato – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa