This Week in Sport
January ends with some unmissable sport. On Monday, Boston Common Golf and the Bay Golf Club face off in the TGL. On Tuesday, the Denver Nuggets host the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. On Wednesday, Napoli’s match against Chelsea is the highlight of the final round of the UEFA Champions League League Stage. That’s followed by the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Dallas Stars in the NHL on Thursday, and on Friday, Sri Lanka host England in the first of three T20 International matches.
There is plenty to enjoy at the weekend as well. On Saturday, Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Premier League, and on Sunday, the 2026 Australian Open concludes with the Men’s Singles Final.
TGL: Boston Common Golf v The Bay Golf Club
Monday 26th January 12:00AM GMT (27th)/7:00PM Local
SoFi Center, Palm Beach Gardens
The TGL season continues as Boston Common Golf face the Bay Golf Club at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens. After Boston went winless in the 2025 season, they enter this match-up having won their 2026 season opener. That may be thanks to a shakeup in the lineup, as 2025 alternate Michael Thorbjornsen was scintillating in his TGL debut and will play again against The Bay. However, all eyes will likely be on the showdown between old friends Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, who captain Boston and The Bay, respectively. The Bay, semifinalists in 2025, will look to bounce back after losing their season-opening match against the Atlanta Drive. After failing to find the fairways and greens with consistency in their season opener, Lowry’s team will be eager to rediscover their form against Boston. The course selection is also intriguing, with the tough ‘Straight Up’ bringing water hazards into the mix from the get-go. Furthermore, McIlroy and Lowry’s first singles hole will be the tricky ‘Pick Yer Plunder’, where players are forced to either risk a drive onto a narrow fairway tucked behind the ominous guardian bunker, or lose valuable strokes playing it safe by going around the edges of the course.
NBA: Denver Nuggets v Detroit Pistons
Tuesday 27th January 2:00AM GMT (28th)/7:00PM Local
Ball Arena, Denver
The Denver Nuggets host the Detroit Pistons in the NBA at Ball Arena in Denver. The perennial contender Nuggets continue their quest to keep pace at the top of the Western Conference, where they enter the week in third. However, the Nuggets will likely be short-handed for this game as the injury bug sweeps across the Rocky Mountains. The most impactful loss will likely be leading scorer Nikola Jokić, who is expected to return from a knee injury by the weekend. Despite his impending return, his 29.6 points per game will be sorely missed against one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The Pistons are beginning to run away with the Eastern Conference, having lost just two of their last ten games. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren continue to be one of the most lethal tandems in the league and will undoubtedly cause problems for the team allowing the 14th-most points per game this season. However, a win for the ever-gutsy Nuggets would be a massive statement regarding their ability to compete even when their star player is sidelined.
UEFA Champions League: Napoli v Chelsea
Wednesday 28th January 8:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples
Napoli host Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. The final round of the Champions League League Stage brings with it plenty of excitement and repercussions. Defending Serie A champions Napoli are in danger of crashing out of the Champions League before the knockout stage. Sitting in 25th place in the table with just eight points from their first seven matches, Scott McTominay and company need a win to stand a chance of progressing. Meanwhile, Chelsea enter the final Matchday in eighth and will also need all three points if they are to avoid the Knockout phase play-offs. The reigning Conference League and Club World Cup champions have been overall good in continental play so far, including a signature win against Barcelona. However, they cannot underestimate their struggling opponent if they want a much easier route into the rest of the competition. This is the first time these two sides have met since 2012, when Chelsea defeated the Italian side en route to the European title.
NHL: Vegas Golden Knights v Dallas Stars
Thursday 29th January 3:00AM GMT (30th)/7:00PM Local
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights host the Dallas Stars in the NHL at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights hold a slim lead atop the Pacific Division, though they do have the benefit of having several games in hand over the second-place Edmonton Oilers. With Pavel Dorofeyev and Jack Eichel leading the way, the Golden Knights will be looking to secure their divisional lead heading into the Olympic break. Meanwhile, things continue to look a little grim for the Stars. They have won just four games since December 21st, and a once-promising season potentially looks to be on the rocks. Defensive depth and inconsistent goal-tending have been the primary culprits for the Stars’ slide, but if drastic changes don’t happen soon, this preseason favourite could be looking at an embarrassingly early end to their season. Can Mikko Rantanen rally his side and recapture their explosive start to the campaign?
England Tour of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka v England (1st T20I)
Friday 30th January 1:30PM GMT/7:00PM Local
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Sri Lanka host England for the first of three T20 International matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. After a captivating ODI series, focus now turns squarely to preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Fast bowler Josh Tongue is expected to make his white-ball debut for England as captain Harry Brook eyes Tongue’s style for the expected World Cup pitches. After a rocky start to 2025, England have taken great strides in strengthening themselves in the T20 format and will aim to use this series as a final tune-up before entering a World Cup group containing Italy, Nepal, Scotland, and the West Indies. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have seen much more mixed results in their recent T20 outings and will be hoping to take a game or two off England before entering their World Cup group, which contains format titans Australia. As co-hosts of the tournament, there is plenty of pressure for Sri Lanka to pull out a top-tier performance, but who will gain the upper hand in these vital warm-up matches?
Premier League: Liverpool v Newcastle United
Saturday 31st January 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
Anfield, Liverpool
Liverpool host Newcastle United in the Premier League at Anfield in Liverpool. After earning just four points in their last five matches, Liverpool are in desperate need of a win if they are to remain in contention for European football next season. While summer signing Hugo Ekitike has been a breath of fresh air for the Reds, the team knows they cannot rely on the Frenchman alone if they are to salvage their season. Meanwhile, Newcastle will be looking for their first league win since January 7th after a draw and a loss in their last two matches. A win would see the Magpies leapfrog Liverpool and rise to as high as sixth in the table, depending on results elsewhere. However, Newcastle’s defence, which has been an issue all season, will have to hold firm against the side scoring the sixth-most goals in the league. Complicating matters further for both sides is their midweek duties in Europe. Liverpool have the relatively easier fixture as they host Qarabağ, while Newcastle face a road trip to the mighty Paris Saint-Germain with a top-eight finish very much at stake.
Grand Slam (Tennis): Australian Open - Men’s Singles Final
Sunday 1st February 8:30AM GMT/7:30PM Local
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
The 2026 Australian Open concludes at Melbourne Park with the Men’s Singles Final. Entering the week, many of the top men’s players remain in contention for the first Grand Slam title of the year. World number one and top seed Carlos Alcaraz will look to take one step closer to his career Grand Slam as he attempts to win his first Australian Open Quarter-final when he takes on Alex de Minaur on Tuesday. Novak Djokovic will continue to chase his record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, although his path to the Final likely runs through a Semi-final meeting with world number two and defending champion, Jannik Sinner. Or is this the year that another top-ranked player, such as Alexander Zverev or Lorenzo Musetti, finally breaks through to end the recent run of Alcaraz-Sinner dominance? The Women’s Singles tournament concludes on Saturday.
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Written and information correct on 26th January 2026 at 6AM GMT.
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