This Week in Sport
A fantastic week of sport lies ahead! On Monday, Indiana face Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship. On Tuesday, Inter Milan host Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League. On Wednesday, the Hobart Hurricanes take on the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League Finals Knockout Match. That's followed by the Second Round of the Australian Open on Thursday, and on Friday, the Detroit Pistons host the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
And the stellar fixtures just keep coming. On Saturday, the Exeter Chiefs face the Bristol Bears in a thrilling PREM Rugby clash, and on Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL NFC Championship Game.
NCAA College Football: Indiana v Miami (FL)
Monday 19th January 12:30AM GMT (20th)/7:30PM Local
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
The Indiana Hoosiers face the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Hoosiers entered the 2025 season as the D1 College Football program with the most losses in history. Now, just 149 days later, they will play for their first National Championship and look to become the first 16-0 team since 1894. Meanwhile, a resurgent Miami looks to bring ‘The U’ back to national relevance and win their first title since 2001. Despite the superstar coach-quarterback tandems of Indiana’s Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza and Miami’s Mario Cristobal and Carson Beck, this game might be won in the trenches as both teams have boasted elite offensive and defensive lines all season. Whichever side is able to stop the opponent's offense or open the field for their side will hold the keys to victory. These two teams have not met since 1966 and have both been sensational this season so far, meaning that we have all the makings of an instant classic on our hands.
UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan v Arsenal
Tuesday 20th January 8:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local
San Siro, Milan
Inter Milan host Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League at the San Siro in Milan. Inter enter this matchup in sixth in the League Stage standings, but desperately need points to stay in the top eight after back-to-back losses to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool. With nine teams within two points of them, the Italian giants cannot afford to slip up. Unfortunately, they must bounce back against the hottest team in Europe. Arsenal are the only undefeated team in the Champions League and enter this match on an 11-game unbeaten streak. There is seemingly no stopping the Gunners, but Inter must try if they wish to avoid the knockout phase play-offs. The teams met last year in the League Stage, with Inter coming away with a 1-0 win. Will they be able to repeat this feat and slow Arsenal’s momentum?
Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars
Wednesday 21st January 8:30AM GMT/7:30PM Local
Bellerive Oval, Hobart
The Hobart Hurricanes face the Melbourne Stars in the Knockout Match of the Big Bash League Finals, at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. After a hard-fought regular season, it’s do-or-die for these franchises, who both led the standings at one point or another, but finished third and fourth respectively. The defending champion Hurricanes will look to avenge their early-season loss to the Stars, in their quest to become the fourth franchise to win multiple BBL titles. Meanwhile, the Stars will look to bounce back after a 4-0 dream start to the season turned into a 2-4 nightmare the rest of the way. Still the only BBL franchise never to win the title, the Stars are hoping they can regain their form when it matters most. The winner will face the loser of Tuesday’s clash between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Stars, on Friday, with Friday’s winner facing Tuesday’s winner in the BBL Final on Sunday.
Grand Slam (Tennis): Australian Open Day 5
Thursday 22nd January 12:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
The Australian Open continues at Melbourne Tennis Park. As the second round continues, many of the tournament's biggest storylines are coming into focus. Both Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek are both aiming to complete Career Grand Slams, but neither has reached the Final in Melbourne so far in their careers. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is pursuing her third Australian Open title in four years, while Novak Djokovic is still seeking his record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, and first since 2023. However, players such as Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Mirra Andreeva, and Amanda Anisimova may look to upset the status quo. Play continues throughout the month, with the Women’s Singles Final on 31st, and the Men’s Singles Final on 1st February.
NBA: Detroit Pistons v Houston Rockets
Friday 23rd January 12:00AM GMT (24th)/7:00PM Local
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
The Detroit Pistons host the Houston Rockets in the NBA at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons enter the week with five wins in their last six games and a healthy lead atop the Eastern Conference. The combination of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren is proving lethal as Detroit looks to match some of the franchise’s teams from the 2000s in terms of being able to contend for an NBA title. Meanwhile, the Rockets find themselves in the thick of the fight for a top-four seed in the Western Conference come the Playoffs. The addition of Kevin Durant has proven to be the perfect move to help the team’s young stars, such as Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson, shine. The ceiling for this young Rockets team is incredibly high, and gaining a signature win over a white-hot team like Detroit would be significant.
PREM Rugby: Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Bears
Saturday 24th January 3:00PM GMT/3:00PM Local
Sandy Park, Exeter
The Exeter Chiefs host the Bristol Bears in a PREM Rugby clash at Sandy Park in Exeter. Third-place Exeter host fourth-place Bristol in a thrilling return to domestic rugby after the continental break. Both teams enter with just two losses on the season and are within striking distance of the league leaders, Northampton. Exeter are powered by the reliability of Henry Slade, who leads the league in points, and the try-scoring prowess of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who is second in tries scored. Furthermore, with the second highest point differential in the league, Exeter is just as good at keeping their opponents from scoring as they are putting up the points themselves. Meanwhile, Bristol have two prolific try-scorers in Kalaveti Ravouvou and Gabriel Oghre, but have had slightly more trouble defensively in comparison to Exeter. With both teams eyeing a title run this season, a win in a game like this feels vital to that overall aspiration.
NFL: Seattle Seahawks v Los Angeles Rams
Sunday 25th January 11:30PM GMT/3:30PM Local
Lumen Field, Seattle
The Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Seahawks, behind the resurgence of Sam Darnold, are aiming to make their first Super Bowl since February 2015. With a myriad of offensive weapons, and a terrifyingly efficient defence, Seattle will be confident heading into this one. Meanwhile, the Rams, one of only three teams to beat Seattle this season, seek their first Super Bowl appearance since lifting the Lombardi Trophy in February 2022. Matthew Stafford has looked ageless and is among the favourites to win MVP. Whether he's passing to Puka Nacua or handing the ball off to Kyren Williams, the Rams operate an incredibly versatile offense. After these sides split their regular season meetings, expect fireworks with a place in the Super Bowl on the line, where the winner will face either the Denver Broncos or the New England Patriots.
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Written and information correct on 19th January 2026 at 6AM GMT.
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