This Week in Sport
The last week of August is full of amazing sport! On Monday, the Seattle Mariners host the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB. On Tuesday, the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship gets underway. On Wednesday, Viking FK face Dinamo Zagreb in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-off round. That's followed by the start of the PGA Tour Championship on Thursday, while the Vuelta a España continues with its seventh stage on Friday.
The action doesn't stop at the weekend either. On Saturday, South Africa face New Zealand in the second rugby union test match of the four match Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. On Sunday, Chelsea take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
MLB: Seattle Mariners v Philadelphia Phillies
Monday 24th August 1:40AM GMT (25th)/6:40PM Local
T-Mobile Park, Seattle
The Seattle Mariners host the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Mariners may be under .500, but they are less than five games back in a crowded American League West. Injuries and underperforming stars have beleaguered a team that was just two wins from a maiden trip to the World Series last season. However, the M's are hoping to return most of their injured starters in time for this crucial series against Philadelphia. With the likes of Randy Arozarena having another strong year, as well as the promising debut of pitching prospect Kade Anderson over the weekend, there is still hope of October baseball for Seattle. Meanwhile, the Phillies are also chasing to close a slim lead in their own divisional race. With two of the best hitters in baseball - Luis Arráez and Kyle Schwarber - leading the way, Philadelphia is looking to make a late push to steal the National League East from the Atlanta Braves or, at the very least, shore up their standing in the Wild Card race. Following this series, the Mariners head to the road to face the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Phillies remain on the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Angels.
Grand Slam Tennis: US Open Mixed Doubles Championship 2026 Day 1
Tuesday 25th August 3:00PM GMT/11:00AM Local
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship begins at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York City. For the second year, the US Open aims to revitalise the mixed doubles format with an all-star bracket tournament primarily comprised of invited pairs. Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori will look to win their third consecutive US Open Mixed Doubles title, which would mark the first time a pair has done that since Margaret Osborne DuPont and Neale Fraser in 1960. However, the competition has only gotten tougher this year - Aryna Sabalenka will pair up with Novak Djokovic, while Serena Williams has joined forces with Carlos Alcaraz. Other intriguing pairs include Alexandra Eala and Félix Auger-Aliassime, as well as Jessica Pegula partnering with Taylor Fritz. Monday will host a qualifying tournament to determine the final two pairs of the competition. Tuesday will hold the first round and quarterfinals, while Wednesday will see the semi-final and Final take place.
UEFA Champions League: Viking FK v Dinamo Zagreb
Wednesday 26th August 7:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local
Lyse Arena, Stavanger
Viking FK host Dinamo Zagreb in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifying Play-off round at Lyse Arena in Stavanger. The two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg, with Dinamo building a 2-0 lead within the first ten minutes before Viking levelled the scoreline with a brace toward the end of the first half. Viking are one win away from appearing in their first Champions League league stage. The side has not made it out of qualifying in any European competition since 2005, but entered at this final stage of qualifying by virtue of winning Norway's Eliteserien for the first time since 1991 last year. The team has a vibrant history in European play - famously eliminating Sporting Lisbon and Chelsea from the Europa League in 1999 and 2002 respectively - and hope to emulate the success of their compatriots Bodø/Glimt, who reached the Round of 16 in last season's Champions League. Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb seek their return to the Champions League league stage for the first time since the 2024-25 edition. Last season saw the perennial Croatian champions play in the Europa League after losing the domestic title to Rijeka. Zagreb responded by winning the league title by 18 points last season and beating Rijeka in the Croatian Cup Final. So far, they have beaten Thun of Switzerland and Kauno Žalgiris of Lithuania, and will be hoping to add Viking to that list so that they can once again test their mettle against the best of the best in Europe.
PGA Tour: Tour Championship Day 1
Thursday 27th August 2:00PM GMT/10:00AM Local
East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta
The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup play-offs conclude with the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Three men played their way into the top 30 after heroic efforts at the BMW Championship in Missouri last weekend - Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay, and Robert MacIntyre - but the winner is expected to come from the upper echelon of the season-long leaderboard. Scottie Scheffler, who struggled at the BMW Championship in comparison to his scorching win at the St Jude Championship, is still considered the heavy favourite to claim the FedEx Cup title, with Rory McIlroy the only golfer with comparable odds. Behind the two frontrunners is defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, though no one has defended the Tour Championship title since the event debuted in 1987. Other contenders for the title will include the rest of the current top five in the FedEx Cup standings - Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, Cameron Young, and Kim Si-woo. However, given the parity that has been displayed across this PGA season - with four winners across the four majors - the winner of this season-ending event may not be decided until the final putt falls on the 18th hole on Sunday afternoon.
Vuelta a España: Vuelta a España Day 7
Friday 28th August 11:40AM GMT/1:40PM Local
Vall d’Alba to Aramón Valdelinares
The Vuelta a España continues with a mountain stage between Vall d'Alba and Aramón Valdelinares. The 149.8km route will feature four major climbs as riders ascend to the settlement which sits at the highest elevation in mainland Spain. The week begins in France, continuing on from the opening stages in Monaco over the weekend, and will pass through Andorra before officially entering Spain on Wednesday. After Friday's stage, the race will end its first week atop Aitana, one of the most taxing mountain ascents in Spain. Entering the week, the Maillot rojo will be worn by none other than Tadej Pogačar, who is seeking to complete his career Grand Tour slam as he returns to the Vuelta for the first time since 2019. Pogačar won the opening stage and finished third in stage two to carry a nine-second lead into the first full week of the race, which will feature three mountain stages. The rest of the top ten are all within thirty seconds of Pogačar, with the Team Visma duo of Wout Van Aert and Matthew Brennan as his closest competitors, and both within ten seconds of the lead.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: South Africa v New Zealand
Saturday 29th August 3:00PM GMT/5:00PM Local
Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
South Africa host New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium. Despite the pre-match fanfare surrounding the Springboks, it was the All Blacks who struck first in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, stunning the hosts as they roared to a 33-16 victory in Johannesburg last weekend. The Boks held a slim 13-12 lead at half-time thanks to sloppy play by New Zealand and the boot of Cheslin Kolbe. However, it was the All Blacks who found life in the second half, resisting the feared South African scrum pressure, and scoring three unanswered tries to race away from a South African team that could only tack on a single penalty in second-half scoring. The result flips the series on its head, as it was seen as a dynasty-definer for Rassie Erasmus's side and a much-needed proof of life for Dave Rennie's team ahead of next year's World Cup. New Zealand can guarantee themselves at least a share of the Freedom Cup with another win, while the Springboks will be scrambling for answers. New Zealand also play their final club match of the tour this week, taking on the Lions on Tuesday.
Premier League: Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunday 30th August 1:00PM GMT/2:00PM Local
Stamford Bridge, London
Chelsea face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea have a lot to prove this season after their tenth-place finish to end the 2025-26 campaign. New manager Xabi Alonso oversaw over £300m of transfer activity in an attempt to revitalise the team during a season where they can focus exclusively on domestic trophies. Several players - namely Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, and Marco Palestra - will likely slot directly into the starting XI as the Blues look to rebound right into their first league title since 2017. Meanwhile, Brighton retooled after some key personnel losses following their eighth-place finish last season. Fabian Hürzeler has Brighton going from strength to strength, with many pundits viewing them as a potential top-six team this season. This was evidenced by a 4-0 statement win over Aston Villa to start their Premier League campaign over the weekend. However, it's a busy week for both sides prior to this clash. Chelsea play their first Premier League fixture on Monday against Fulham while also taking on Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on Thursday. Meanwhile, Brighton host Tromsø with a place in the Conference League league stage on the line before heading to London.
Photo by: Brighton & Hove Albion
Written and information correct on 24th August 2026 at 6AM GMT.
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