This Week in Sport
Get ready for a thrilling week of sport! On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings host the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. On Tuesday, the WTA Finals continue. On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. That’s followed by the start of the DP World Tour Championship on Thursday, and on Friday, France face South Africa in the Nations Championship.
There’s plenty more to enjoy at the weekend. On Saturday, UFC 334 takes place, and on Sunday, Australia meet New Zealand in the Final of the Men’s Rugby League World Cup.
NFL: Minnesota Vikings v Buffalo Bills
Monday 9th November 1:15AM GMT (10th)/7:15PM Local
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
The Minnesota Vikings host the Buffalo Bills in the NFL at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. How will the Vikings respond after suffering their first loss of the season last week? All eyes will be on whether Carson Wentz, who starts at quarterback in place of the injured Kyler Murray, can revive a flagging Vikings offense. Wentz has thrown for 276 yards and 3 touchdowns this season when called upon to relieve Murray, but the Vikings are towards the bottom of the league in many key statistical offensive categories. However, despite their scoring production issues, Minnesota have one of the best defenses in the league, which is the primary reason behind their 6-1 record. How will they fare against one of the league’s best offenses? The Buffalo Bills, also 6-1, are perhaps the unstoppable force to the Vikings’ immovable object. Behind an MVP-calibre season from Josh Allen, the Bills have the highest-scoring offense in the league, and a fantastic drive-to-touchdown conversion rate. Despite this, the Bills have traditionally struggled on the road against the Vikings, winning just two of their six games played in Minnesota.
WTA Tour: WTA Finals Day 3
Tuesday 10th November 8:00PM GMT/12:00PM Local
Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells
The WTA Finals continue at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. With Elena Rybakina withdrawing due to illness, the chances that a first-time champion is crowned for the eleventh consecutive tournament increase immensely. Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina are the only other previous champions in the field and are seeded fourth and sixth, respectively. Furthermore, the absence of Rybakina will make two-time finalist Aryna Sabalenka squarely the favourite to lift the title, despite her inconsistency at high-level tournaments throughout the year. However, given the parity that has been displayed across women’s tennis this season, with three winners across the four Grand Slam events, anyone in the field has a feasible shot at lifting the trophy in California. The only other player with an appearance in a previous Final is Jessica Pegula, who finished as runner-up in 2023. The tournament continues until Sunday.
NBA: Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors
Wednesday 11th 2:30AM GMT (12th)/8:30PM Local
Toyota Center, Houston
The Houston Rockets face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA at the Toyota Center in Houston. While these two teams share a 7-3 record, they enter this clash with different form. The Rockets are once again fighting for space in a stacked Western Conference. After starting the season 7-1, Houston enter the week on a two-game losing streak. However, this scrappy Rockets squad shouldn’t be expected to stay in the loss column for too long. That said, they will have their hands full with a resurgent Warriors team. After starting the season 0-3, the Warriors have gone on a seven-game winning streak. The seemingly ageless Steph Curry is averaging over 30 points a game and put up a 41-point performance in the Warriors’ most recent outing. Meanwhile, Golden State is also getting fantastic production out of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who is second in scoring on the Warriors team behind Curry. After the Warriors won 15 straight against the Rockets between 2021 and 2024, it’s the Rockets who have been more successful in this Western Conference clash as of late, winning four of their last six meetings.
DP World Tour: DP World Tour Championship Dubai Day 1
Thursday 12th November 4:00AM GMT/8:00AM Local
Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
The DP World Tour Championship begins at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. All eyes will be on whether Eugenio Chacarra can end Rory McIlroy’s reign of dominance on the Tour. Chacarra simply needs to match or surpass McIlroy’s finish to claim his first Race to Dubai title. Meanwhile, McIlroy needs to significantly outpace the Spaniard to claim his fifth consecutive title and eighth overall, which would match Colin Montgomerie’s record. For the rest of the remaining contenders, a win combined with a terrible week for both Chacarra and McIlroy is the only way they can snatch the title at the season-ending event. However, there is an element of intrigue as, fresh off his departure from the now-defunct LIV Golf, Jon Rahm has entered the title conversation after a stunning win in Abu Dhabi last week. Even so, more than anyone still in the running, the 2019 Race to Dubai champion will need results elsewhere in the field to go his way, combined with an outright win for himself.
Nations Championship: France v South Africa
Friday 13th November 8:10PM GMT/9:10PM Local
Stade de France, Paris
France take on South Africa in the Nations Championship at the Stade de France in Paris. The stakes are immense for this clash of titans. France, the two-time defending Six Nations champions, currently lead the Northern Hemisphere standings with a 3-1 record, with their only loss coming against New Zealand. They made easy work of Fiji in the last round, but now turn their focus to a team they have beaten just once in their last ten meetings. France’s last win over the Springboks at the Stade de France came in 2005, and their 2026 meeting will not be any easier. South Africa are 4-0 in the competition, and come off a 59-point win over Italy. Any concern stemming from their Test losses to the All Blacks and Australia over the summer appears unfounded, as the Boks have put their mark on this new tournament. However, winning is still vital for South Africa, as a loss to France would see New Zealand likely jump ahead of them for the Southern Hemisphere’s Grand Final berth. Similarly, a French loss could see them drop as low as third in the Northern Hemisphere standings if England and Ireland beat Japan and Fiji, respectively.
UFC: UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit
Saturday 14th November 2:00AM GMT (15th)/9:00PM Local
Madison Square Garden, New York
UFC 334 takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Ciryl Gane looks to begin his reign as Heavyweight champion by beating outspoken contender Josh Hokit. Hokit, undefeated in an MMA career that only dates back to 2023, is an elite wrestler with close-range knockout power. However, how he will handle the more tactical Gane, who also boasts an eight-inch reach disparity to help keep Hokit at bay, remains to be seen. Hokit can certainly score a stunning upset if he is able to break Gane’s range-y defence, but the belt holder is heavily favoured in this matchup. In the co-main event, Kayla Harrison fights Amanda Nunes in a Women’s Bantamweight superfight. Nunes, who defended the belt six times during her original UFC career, unretired specifically to fight the two-time Olympic judo champion. The former stablemates at American Top Team are perfectly positioned to counter each other as the fight pits Harrison’s grappling prowess against Nunes’ legendary striking ability.
Rugby League World Cup: Australia v New Zealand
Sunday 15th November 8:35AM GMT/6:35PM Local
Lang Park, Brisbane
Australia meet New Zealand in the Men’s Rugby League World Cup Final at Lang Park in Brisbane. After seeing off Samoa and Tonga in the Semifinals, the two titans of rugby league face off. Australia are undefeated at this World Cup and looking for their fourth consecutive title, and thirteenth overall. This match could mark the true ascendancy of Reece Walsh, the electric full-back who punctuated a hat-trick performance in Australia’s Semi-final with a backflip, much to the chagrin of the Kangaroos coaching staff. At 24, Walsh is very much the face of Australian rugby league and will be eager to win what the Australian public hopes is the first of many World Cup medals. Could it be another full-back, this one dressed in black, who determines the outcome of this World Cup Final? Kalyn Ponga started New Zealand’s semi-final despite breaking his forearm just 23 days prior, and Kiwis coach Stacey Jones’ stunning decision paid off as the full-back put in a man-of-the-match performane to power New Zealand into their first World Cup Final since 2013. The Kiwis’ only loss in this tournament was a two-point defeat to Australia in the opening match. The question is whether they have learned enough to flip the result and lift their first World Cup since 2008. The match will be preceded by the Women’s Final, where Australia and New Zealand both look for their fourth overall title.
Photo by: DP World Tour
Written and information correct on 9th November 2026 at 1PM GMT.
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