This Week in Sport
The start of May brings with it some amazing sport. On Monday, the Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs. On Tuesday, Arsenal welcome PSG to London in the Champions League. That’s followed by the Quarterfinals of the Snooker World Championship on Wednesday. There’s a must-see NHL playoff game on Thursday as the Minnesota Wild take on the Vegas Golden Knights, and on Friday, the Madrid Open tennis continues.
That brings us to the weekend, and plenty more fantastic sport. On Saturday, Canelo Álvarez and William Scull vie for the undisputed Super Middleweight boxing title. Closing the week on Sunday, Bordeaux host Toulouse for a place in the European Rugby Champions Cup Final.
NBA: Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets
Monday 28th April 2:00AM GMT (29th)/7:00PM Local
Chase Center, San Francisco
The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets for Game 4 of their NBA first-round playoff series at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors carry a 2-1 lead into this pivotal game of the seven-game series. Steph Curry has been unstoppable for Golden State, averaging 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists against the Rockets so far. However, as they showed in Game 2, the Rockets have plenty of fight left in them. If their shooters can get hot at the right moment, there is every chance that this series will inch closer to a Game 7.
UEFA Champions League: Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain
Tuesday 29th April 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League Semi-final at the Emirates Stadium in London. This match marks the first time since 2009 that Arsenal will play in the Champions League Semifinals. Behind the scoring prowess of Bukayo Saka, Arsenal have finally rewarded their faithful fans with a shot at continental glory. Meanwhile, PSG continue to strive for the club’s first Champions League title. They have reached the Semifinals for the second consecutive season, but the question remains if they will finally be able to clear the hurdle that has long tripped them up.
Snooker Majors: World Championship Day 12
Wednesday 30th April 09:00AM GMT/10:00AM Local
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
The Quarterfinals of the World Snooker Championship continue at the Crucible in Sheffield. The tournament has produced plenty of intrigue, with defending champion Kyren Wilson and 2024 runner-up Jak Jones both eliminated in the first round. This has led to some unexpected Quarterfinalists, such as qualifier Zhao Xintong – the former youth prodigy now rebuilding his standing following a lengthy suspension. The Quarterfinals will also see a clash of titans between John Higgins and Mark Williams, who have seven world titles between them. The tournament continues throughout the week until next Monday’s conclusion.
NHL: Minnesota Wild v Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday 1st May TBC
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul
The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of their NHL first-round playoff series at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul. The Wild and Golden Knights enter the week with their series tied at 2-2 and have a pivotal game 5 on Tuesday. Matt Boldy, the Wild’s young centerpiece, is hoping to lead the team to its first second-round appearance since 2015. Meanwhile, two years removed from winning the Stanley Cup, the Golden Knights are hoping to forget last season’s first-round exit and forge another deep playoff run. One team will enter this must-watch game one win away from the next round and one step closer to the Stanley Cup.
WTA Tour: Madrid Open Day 11
Friday 2nd May 9:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local
La Caja Mágica, Madrid
The Madrid Open continues at the Caja Mágica in Madrid. The tournament so far has been full of surprises. While top Men's seed Alexander Zverev remains in the competition, players such as Novak Djokovic, Andrey Rublev, and Holger Rune have all fallen in early-round upsets. The Women’s draw has been even more unpredictable, with only 10 seeded players reaching the fourth round. Play continues throughout the week until the Men’s and Women’s Finals this weekend.
Boxing Fights: Canelo Álvarez v William Scull
Saturday May 3rd 8:45PM GMT/11:45PM Local
ANB Arena, Riyadh
Canelo Álvarez and William Scull fight for the undisputed Super Middleweight title at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. Álvarez (62-2-2) seeks to reclaim the undisputed title after being stripped of the IBF belt when he refused to fight Scull in a mandatory title defence last year. Meanwhile, Scull (23-0) prepares for the biggest fight of his career. He earned his spot against Álvarez by taking down Vladimir Shishkin for the IBF title and could pounce on Álvarez’s recent struggles finishing challengers in the ring. Either Álvarez will take a step closer to his upcoming fight with Terence Crawford, or the boxing world is about to see a new star step into the spotlight.
European Rugby Champions Cup: Bordeaux Bègles v Stade Toulousain
Sunday May 4th 2:00PM GMT/4:00PM Local
Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux
Bordeaux host Toulouse in the Semifinals of the European Rugby Champions Cup at the Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. After dominant wins against Ulster and Munster, Bordeaux are one win away from their first Champions Cup Final. Leading the charge is Damian Penaud, who has scored a tournament-high 12 tries during the competition. Meanwhile, defending champions, Toulouse, have survived tough tests against Sale and Toulon as they hunt for their third tournament title in the last five years. The try-scoring ability of Emmanuel Meafou and Ange Capuozzo, as well as the near-automatic leg of Thomas Ramos, will make for a game to remember between these French rivals.
Photo by: Vegas Golden Knights
Written and information correct on 28th April 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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