This Week in Sport
Another week of can’t-miss sport awaits! On Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays host the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. That’s followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Houston Rockets on the NBA’s opening night of the season, on Tuesday. On Wednesday, there’s a clash of titans as Real Madrid face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League. On Thursday, Australia face India in an exciting ODI match, and on Friday, the Northampton Saints face Saracens in a high quality PREM Rugby game.
The weekend brings yet more unmissable fixtures! On Saturday, England face Australia in the first Test of the Rugby League Ashes, and on Sunday, a thrilling Formula 1 season continues with the Mexico City Grand Prix.
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays v Seattle Mariners
Monday 20th October 12:08AM GMT (21st)/8:08PM Local
Rogers Centre, Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Center in Toronto. A thrilling back-and-forth series has culminated in this winner-take-all game, with a place in the World Series on the line. The Blue Jays have rallied from a 0-2 deficit to start the series to force this decisive game. Led by the bat of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a wealth of stubborn, resilient pitchers, the Blue Jays are one win away from their first World Series appearance since 1993. Meanwhile, the Mariners, with American League home run champion Cal Raleigh and a roster of lovable fan favourites, enter this pivotal final game having led the series 2-0 and 3-2, but failing to win when it mattered most. The Mariners have never reached the World Series before and are desperate to make it there. Is it finally Seattle’s year? Or will the Blue Jays pull off yet another comeback to break hearts in the Pacific North West?
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets
Tuesday 21st October 11:30PM GMT/6:30PM Local
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
The NBA returns, with a clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City headlining opening night. The defending champion Thunder did little in the offseason to change a roster that won 68 games in the regular season and the NBA title last year. While star forward Jalen Williams might not be available to start the season, the Thunder are confident that their incredible starting line-up, which includes reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein, has the firepower to open the year with a win. Meanwhile, the Rockets enter the season with a revitalised blend of veteran and upcoming talent as they look to firmly be in the title conversation. The combination of Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, and Dorian Finney-Smith is set to be a nightmare for any lineup. While the Rockets won the last meeting between these two sides, they have not won back-to-back games against the Thunder since February 2023. Will the Thunder prevail? Or will the Rockets play spoiler on the champions’ banner-raising night?
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid v Juventus
Wednesday 22nd October 7:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid
Real Madrid host Juventus in the UEFA Champions League at the Bernabéu in Madrid. Wins over Marseille and FC Kairat have ensured a perfect start to this year’s tournament for Madrid, with Kylian Mbappé having already scored five goals. However, this match will mark a turning point for the Spanish side, as Liverpool and Manchester City await in two of their next three matches following this clash with a fellow European titan. Meanwhile, Juventus have struggled in the tournament so far. Back-to-back draws against Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal have left the Italian giants languishing toward the bottom of the knockout qualifying spots. While the path does get easier as the tournament wears on, Juventus cannot afford to drop another big match in this crucial road game. This match marks the first time since the 2017/18 Quarterfinals that these two sides have met in Europe, and their first pre-knockout meeting since the 2013/14 tournament.
Cricket in Australia: Australia v India (2nd ODI)
Thursday 23rd October 3:30AM GMT/2:00PM Local
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
India’s Tour of Australia continues at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches. While rain disrupted the first ODI in Perth, Australia still pulled off a convincing seven-wicket victory. Mitchell Marsh’s 46 runs off 52 balls earned him Man of the Match honours. India haven’t played any ODI cricket since winning the Champions Trophy earlier this year so hope this Perth outing will have shaken off any rust in the format. One positive the visitors can take away is their middle-order depth, with Axar Patel and KL Rahul batting for a combined 69 runs in a match where no other batter reached an individual tally of 20. Can India bounce back? Or will Australia seal the series victory?
PREM Rugby: Northampton Saints v Saracens
Friday 24th October 6:45PM GMT/7:45PM Local
Franklin's Gardens, Northampton
The Northampton Saints take on Saracens in a PREM Rugby clash at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton. This match pits early front-runners against one another as the league-leading Saints host the second-place Saracens. Northampton are yet to lose this season, recording three wins and a draw in their first four matches. However, the Saints’ biggest weakness is on defence, and they enter this game against the league’s current best attack with a point differential of just 25. This could be the perfect opportunity for Saracens to prove they will be in the mix for the title this year. Noah Caluori is the league’s joint top try-scorer, and through four games, albeit with a single loss, Saracens have outscored their opponents by an impressive 100 points. This match will prove to be a fascinating look at who the major power players will likely be in PREM Rugby this season.
Rugby League Ashes: England v Australia
Saturday 25th October 1:30PM GMT/2:30PM Local
Wembley Stadium, London
The first edition of the Rugby League Ashes since 2003 begins as England host Australia at Wembley Stadium in London. George Williams captains a veteran England side looking to make a major impact ahead of next year’s World Cup. The squad, which features just two uncapped players, is full of talent coming off excellent domestic seasons, including six players who took part in the recent Super League Grand Final. However, Great Britain have not won the Rugby League Ashes since 1970 and have not won a series as the home team since 1959, putting the weight of history on the England squad, who now act as the sole country to represent Great Britain. Meanwhile, Australia enter this series as the clear reigning world number one in the sport of Rugby League. Captain Isaiah Yeo’s side features eight uncapped players as new head coach Kevin Walters evaluates his options ahead of next year’s home World Cup. Can England make the ultimate statement by winning this opening Test? Or will Australia remind the hosts who has historically reigned supreme in this match-up?
Formula 1: Mexico City Grand Prix
Sunday 26th October 8:00PM GMT/2:00PM Local
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City
A thrilling Formula 1 season continues with the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The McLaren decline continues after Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri finished sixth at the US Grand Prix last weekend, while teammate and title rival Lando Norris finished second, reducing Piastri’s lead to just 14 points. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen topped the podium, marking his third win in the last four races and moving him within 26 points of Norris and 40 points of Piastri. With five races left in the season, Verstappen’s chances of pulling off a historic comeback are becoming more and more plausible. For Red Bull fans, Verstappen’s late-season rise will be invoking similarly historic comeback champions, such as James Hunt in 1976 and Keke Rosberg in 1982. However, for the McLaren faithful, visions of the team’s eerily similar downfall in 2007 are starting to form in the corner of their eye. For the latter, Mexico City will likely bring little comfort, as Verstappen is the all-time race wins leader at the event and has won five of the last seven races contested.
Photo by: Real Madrid
Written and information correct on 20th October 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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