This Week in Sport
December begins with some fantastic sport! On Monday, snooker’s UK Championship continues. On Tuesday, Spain host Germany in the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League Final. On Wednesday, the New Jersey Devils face the Dallas Stars in the NHL. That’s followed by the start of the second Test of The Ashes on Thursday, and on Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.
There’s even more action at the weekend. On Saturday, Bath face Munster in the European Rugby Champions Cup, and on Sunday, the Formula 1 season concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Snooker Majors: UK Championship Day 3
Monday 1st December 1:00PM GMT/1:00PM Local
York Barbican, York
The UK Snooker Championship continues at the Barbican in York. Snooker's first Triple Crown event of the season sees Judd Trump attempt to make the tournament's first title defence since 2018. However, the competition will be fierce, and everyone from legends such as Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to rising stars like Zhao Xintong and Si Jiahui will be vying for the title. If O’Sullivan, who last won the title in 2023, wins, it would mark a record-extending ninth title at the tournament for the Englishman, while also making him just the third player in tournament history to play in ten UK Championship Finals. The competition continues until Sunday.
UEFA Women’s Nations League: Spain Women v Germany Women
Tuesday 2nd December 5:30PM GMT/6:30PM Local
Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Spain host Germany in the second leg of the UEFA Women's Nations League Final at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. After last week's goalless draw in the first leg, the stakes of this clash have increased dramatically. Germany, who were probably the better team in Kaiserslautern, are still chasing revenge for the heartbreaking loss they suffered to Spain in the Semifinals of the 2025 Euros. Furthermore, a win for Germany would mark their first major title since winning gold at the 2016 Olympics. Meanwhile, Spain will look to press their home advantage as they look to defend their Nations League title. La Roja have not lost on Spanish soil since December 2023 and will be eager to keep that streak alive, especially if it brings the team another title, and eases some of the pain of their 2025 Euros Final loss to England, earlier this year.
NHL: New Jersey Devils v Dallas Stars
Wednesday 3rd December 12:00AM GMT (4th)/7:00PM Local
Prudential Center, Newark
The New Jersey Devils host the Dallas Stars in a thrilling NHL clash at the Prudential Center in Newark. The Devils are locked in a divisional title fight where first and fourth are separated by just three points in the Metropolitan Division, and with a challenging December schedule, an early momentum-granting win over a strong team is crucial. However, injuries are starting to hobble the team, and it remains to be seen if the likes of Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier can keep the team afloat. Meanwhile, the Stars will be looking to rack up some big wins as they try to keep pace with the Colorado Avalanche in their own divisional race in the Central Division. Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen lead a team set to be a serious Playoff contender this season.
The Ashes: Australia v England (2nd Test) Day 1
Thursday 4th December 4:00AM GMT/2:00PM Local
The Gabba, Brisbane
The second Test of the Ashes sees Australia host England at The Gabba in Brisbane. Australia lead the series 1-0 after a thrilling outing in Perth. While Test captain Pat Cummins will likely remain sidelined, Australia will be confident of a strong outing in a pink ball Test at the famous 'Gabbatoir'. Mitchell Starc, who took ten wickets in the first Test, is widely considered the best pink ball bowler in the world. Meanwhile, England will be feeling immense pressure. They have not won the Ashes in Australia after losing the first Test since 1955. Furthermore, they have not won an Ashes Test at The Gabba since 1986. However, they know the stakes and will be eager to deliver a stunning blow to the hosts before the series heads to Adelaide.
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers v San Antonio Spurs
Friday 5th December 12:30AM GMT (6th)/7:30PM Local
Rocket Arena, Cleveland
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The Cavaliers remain in the thick of the Eastern Conference battle. However, a mixed November has left them in need of a momentum-shifting win as they look to remain a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In tournament. Meanwhile, with the Oklahoma City Thunder seemingly unbeatable, San Antonio have become locked into the battle for the Western Conference's second seed. Behind their young core led by Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, the Spurs are keeping pace with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. For both teams, this represents an opportunity to test their mettle against a fellow likely Playoff team and earn a signature win as 2025 nears its end.
European Rugby Champions Cup: Bath Rugby v Munster Rugby
Saturday 6th December 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
The Recreation Ground, Bath
Bath host Munster in the European Rugby Champions Cup at the Recreation Ground in Bath. Bath, the reigning English and Challenge Cup champions, will be hoping that they can translate their recent successes into their first Champions Cup title since 1998. They will also be buoyed by a fantastic start to their domestic campaign, as they enter the week in first place in the PREM, after a thrilling win over Saracens at the weekend. Meanwhile, Munster are looking to build on a decent run of success and are hunting a trophy, after they secured the United Rugby Championship title in 2023. They are in the thick of the URC title race this season, and now is an exciting time for these two sides to face off. Interestingly, this marks the first time since 2000 that these two storied teams have met for a competitive match.
Formula 1: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Sunday 7th December 1:00PM GMT/5:00PM Local
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
The Formula 1 season concludes with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. For the first time since 2021, the Drivers' Championship will be decided at the season finale. A chaotic race in Qatar last weekend prevented Lando Norris from capturing his maiden title. While the McLaren driver still tops the standings, his once commanding lead is now down to just twelve points. This means that the title permutations are simple - Norris only needs to finish on the podium to win the championship. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen must win the race and hope that Norris finishes fourth or lower if he wants to defend his title. Oscar Piastri also mathematically remains in the title race, but his path to victory involves a race win paired with awful results from both Norris and Verstappen. It should be an exciting end to the 2025 season.
Photo by: Formula 1
Written and information correct on 1st December 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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