This Week in Sport
August continues to treat us to some top-quality sport. On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners go head-to-head in an exciting MLB clash. On Tuesday, Australia and South Africa begin a three-match ODI series. That’s followed by some thrilling athletics action at Diamond League Lausanne. On Thursday, the PGA title race concludes at the TOUR Championship, and on Friday, the Women’s Rugby World Cup begins with England facing the USA.
The action continues into the weekend. On Saturday, Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, and on Sunday, the US Open tennis begins.
MLB: Philadelphia Phillies v Seattle Mariners
Monday 18th August 10:45PM GMT/6:45PM Local
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Phillies welcome the Seattle Mariners to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for the first game in a three-game series between the two teams. The Phillies enter the matchup in firm control of the National League East. Meanwhile, the Mariners are closing in on the American League West-leading Astros after an impressive home-stand earlier in the month. This matchup will put two of the hottest home run hitters in baseball against one another - the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh and the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber. It is possible that both men could join the 50 Home Run Club in the near future. Raleigh would be the first Mariner to do so since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1998, while Schwarber would be the first Phillie to do so since Ryan Howard in 2006.
Cricket in Australia: Australia v South Africa (1st ODI)
Tuesday 19th August 4:30AM GMT/2:30PM Local
Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
Australia host South Africa in the first of three ODI matches, with the first game taking place at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns. It’s the first time that the two sides have contested the ODI format since the 2023 World Cup Semi-final. Australia has had a lot of turnover in their ODI squad in the past two years with retirements and injuries, but experienced players such as Josh Hazelwood and Marnus Labuschagne are both expected to feature in the series. In the South Africa line-up, all eyes will be on the exciting Dewald Brevis who has had an impressive run in T20 cricket. With many unknowns and changes in the final line-ups, this match and series is set to be a fascinating spectacle, following on from the enjoyable 2-1 T20 series, won by Australia.
Diamond League: Diamond League Lausanne
Wednesday 20th August 4:00PM GMT/6:00PM Local
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
The Diamond League continues its march toward the Diamond League Finals with Diamond League Lausanne at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise. The 50th edition of the Athletissima is expected to feature 27 Olympic medalists in one of the last chances to qualify for the Diamond League Finals later this month. Four complete Olympic podiums from Paris 2024 will be in the field - the men’s and women’s 800m; the women’s high jump; and the men’s long jump. Furthermore, the men’s 100m will also feature the ongoing rivalry between Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson. The Diamond League will also travel to Belgium this week, hosting the AG Memorial Van Damme on Friday. The Diamond League season moves towards its climax with the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo fast approaching.
PGA Tour: Tour Championship Day 1
Thursday 21st August 2:00PM GMT/10:00AM Local
East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta
The FedEx Cup playoffs conclude with the TOUR Championship in Atlanta. The top 30 golfers after the conclusion of the BMW Championship head to Georgia for this season-ending tournament. In a major shakeup of the format, starting strokes are no longer an advantage offered to the tour leaders, and all participants start on even par. Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear and obvious favourite, coming off a thrilling comeback win at the BMW Championship. However, without the earned stroke advantage of previous years, anything could happen. Will Scheffler prevail, or will one of his rivals pip him to the title at the last minute?
Women's Rugby World Cup: England v USA
Friday 22nd August 6:30PM GMT/7:30PM Local
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
The Women’s Rugby World Cup gets underway, with hosts England facing the USA in the opening match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. The Women’s RWC returns to England for the first time since 2010, with the hosts entering the tournament having finished runners-up in the last two tournaments. However, as the number one team in the world and fresh off a dominant win at the Six Nations, England hope to win their first World Cup since 2014. Meanwhile, the United States will be eager to build on a recent explosion of success on the international stage, including medalling in the Rugby Sevens at last year’s Olympics. With an experienced squad, the hope will be to improve on their quarterfinal finish at the last World Cup and reach their first Final since 1994. The tournament concludes on 27th September at Twickenham.
Premier League: Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday 23rd August 11:30AM GMT/12:30PM Local
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Both sides began their Premier League campaigns with emphatic wins last weekend. City dominated Wolves 4-0, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace to open his quest for a third Golden Boot award. Meanwhile, Spurs bounced back from their penalty shootout heartbreak in the UEFA Super Cup to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-0, led by a Richarlison double. The last time Spurs came to the Etihad, they returned to London with a 4-0 win. However, with a refreshed and focused Man City, the visitors are likely in for a much tougher matchup this time around.
Grand Slam (Tennis): US Open 2025 Day 1
Sunday 24th August TBC
UTSA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
The US Open begins at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. After the Cincinnati Open concludes early in the week and the new star-studded US Open Mixed Doubles Championship is concluded, it is time for the biggest stars in tennis to tackle the final Grand Slam tournament of the year. Jannik Sinner enters as the defending Men’s singles champion. Much like he will do in Cincinnati on Monday, he is widely expected to meet rival Carlos Alcaraz in the Final. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka will look to defend her Women’s singles title against the likes of Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, and Jessica Pegula. Get ready for a thrilling fortnight of tennis!
Photo by: Philadelphia Phillies
Written and information correct on 18th August 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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