This Week in Sport
A red-hot week of sport is on the horizon! On Monday, the Chicago Cubs face the Chicago White Sox in the MLB. On Tuesday, Hull KR take on Warrington Wolves in an exciting Super League game. That's followed by the start of the first Test between England and Pakistan on Wednesday. On Thursday, the FedEx Cup playoffs continue with the BMW Championship. On Friday, Arsenal host Coventry City to kick off a new season of the Premier League.
There's even more to enjoy at the weekend! On Saturday, South Africa take on New Zealand in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. On Sunday, the Formula 1 season continues with the Dutch Grand Prix.
MLB: Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox
Monday 17th August 12:05AM GMT (18th)/7:05PM Local
Wrigley Field, Chicago
The Chicago Cubs face the Chicago White Sox in the MLB at Wrigley Field in Chicago. For the first time since 2008, both Chicago baseball teams appear on course to make the Playoffs in a full MLB season. The Cubs are chasing the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, but hold a healthy lead in the National League Wild Card race. Meanwhile, the White Sox have pulled away from their division rivals to carry a strong lead in the American League Central into late August. With power hitters populating both lineups, this series may turn into a spectacle of slugging as both sides look to cement their respective positions. After this series, the Cubs close out the week on the road against the Seattle Mariners. The White Sox spend the rest of the week at home, hosting the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.
Super League: Hull Kingston Rovers v Warrington Wolves
Tuesday 18th August 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
Craven Park Stadium, Hull
Hull KR host Warrington Wolves in an entertaining Super League game at Craven Park in Hull. Defending champions Hull have roared back into contention after a slow start to this season. Currently fifth, the team is knocking on the door of the play-offs with five games to play. Meanwhile, Warrington have consistently been in the play-off conversation all season, but find themselves amid a logjam of must-win games. While they enter the week in third, they are just two points above Hull. A win puts vital space between them and the defending champs, while a loss will make the final four weeks of the season all the more nerve-racking for the Warrington faithful, especially with a game against the play-off-hunting Wakefield Trinity waiting in early September. As this is a game postponed from earlier in the season, both teams will be back in action at the weekend.
Cricket in England: England v Pakistan (1st Test) Day 1
Wednesday 19th August 10:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
England welcome Pakistan to Headingley in Leeds for the first of three Test matches. A new era of English Test cricket begins as Joe Root returns to the captaincy after the shock retirement of Ben Stokes. Several players return to the squad after lengthy absences - Dan Lawrence earning his first call-up in two years while Brydon Carse and Ollie Pope return for the first time since the Ashes - and with new coach, Stephen Fleming, taking over after this series, everyone will be looking to cement their place in the current lineup. Pakistan have struggled for form in recent Test outings, but looked sharp in their warm-up against a County Select XI which included several members of the England squad they will face this week. However, Pakistan have not won a Test on English soil since 2018, though they did claim two victories against England when they won the series 2-1 in Pakistan two years ago.
PGA Tour: BMW Championship Day 1
Thursday 20th August 2:03PM GMT/9:03AM Local
Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis
The PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoffs continue with the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country. The top 50 golfers following last week's St. Jude Championship will battle the Missouri heat to earn a spot in next week's Tour Championship. A number of intriguing storylines carry into this second of three postseason events. Scottie Scheffler put on a masterclass to finally find a win for the first time since the season opener, which will certainly boost the world number one's confidence. Meanwhile, a sensational performance from Im Sung-jae lifted the South Korean golfer to the bubble of qualifying for the Tour Championship. However, it's not all positive momentum from Memphis, as Rory McIlroy enters this event having finished 66th last weekend. The perennial contender will have a lot of work to do if he is to be competitive at East Lake in a week's time. Only the top 30 golfers continue onto Atlanta, meaning it's all to play for in the suburbs of St. Louis.
Premier League: Arsenal v Coventry City
Friday 21st August 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
Emirates Stadium, London
A new Premier League season begins as Arsenal host Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium in London. The Gunners start their quest for their first successful top-flight title defence since 1935. While they retained most of their title-winning squad from last season, they also added a trio of first-team players - headlined by Bruno Guimarães - for the long campaign ahead. Meanwhile, Coventry City will play their first Premier League match since 2001. It's been a long road back to the top for the Sky Blues, who have played in every tier of the Football League over the last 25 years and played in League 2 as recently as 2018. However, Frank Lampard - an old rival of Arsenal's from his playing days at Chelsea - has turned the West Midlands side into a Championship powerhouse and now, a Premier League club. The club has spent £94.8 million in hopes of staying up at season's end, but how will they fare in their opener against a side they haven't beaten since 1999?
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: South Africa v New Zealand
Saturday 22nd August 3:00PM GMT/5:00PM Local
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
South Africa host New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry comes to fruition as the top two ranked teams in the world face each other in the first of four test matches. New Zealand's last win on South African soil came in 2022, and they have just one win in their last six matches against the top-ranked Springboks. With a World Cup looming, there is more pressure than ever for the All Blacks to show that they are world-beaters. They have looked sharp against a complement of South African club sides, but every player knows the real work begins now. As for South Africa, this series is all about further cementing their dynasty. They are two-time defending Rugby Championship champions, two-time defending World Cup champions, and the clear number one team in the world. If they can beat the All Blacks convincingly over the next few weeks, Rassie Erasmus' team will continue to put themselves in the conversation about being the greatest international rugby union team of all time.
Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix
Sunday 23rd August 1:00PM GMT/3:00PM Local
Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort
The Formula 1 season continues with the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. As fans prepare to say goodbye to this iconic race, Kimi Antonelli brings a seemingly unassailable 50-point lead to the Netherlands. Neither Lewis Hamilton nor George Russell have podiumed in the last two races, leaving the second-year Mercedes driver unopposed at the top of the standings. With Lando Norris and Max Verstappen earning the 1-2 finish in Hungary last month, a single contender has failed to materialize, with too many different people topping the podium in the few races the Italian hasn't won. Zandvoort has always provided exciting racing, making it all the more bittersweet that the circuit won't be returning in 2027.
Photo by: Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Written and information correct on 17th August 2026 at 6AM GMT.
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