This Week in Sport: 25th August − 31st August 2025
We say goodbye to August with some thrilling sport. On Monday, Newcastle United take on Liverpool in the Premier League. On Tuesday, some of the biggest names in tennis will be appearing at the US Open. That’s followed by the start of the World Surf League Tour Finals on Wednesday. Thursday sees the conclusion of the Diamond League Finals, and on Friday, Hull KR and St Helens face off in a thrilling Super League fixture.
There’s more to enjoy as the weekend rolls around. On Saturday, the Vuelta a España leaves the mountains for its eighth stage, and on Sunday, Formula 1 returns with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Premier League: Newcastle United v Liverpool
Monday 25th August 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
St. James’ Park, Newcastle
The second week of the new Premier League season concludes with Newcastle United hosting Liverpool at St. James' Park in Newcastle. For Newcastle, they will look to improve on their draw against Aston Villa to open the season. Meanwhile, defending champions Liverpool will look to build on their thrilling 4-2 win over Bournemouth and keep pace with Arsenal and Tottenham, the only teams on six points through two games. While the Magpies did beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final earlier this year, they haven't beaten the Reds in a league match since 2015. Will that change under the lights in Tyneside?
Grand Slam (Tennis): US Open 2025 Day 3
Tuesday 26th August 3:00PM GMT/11:00AM Local
UTSA Billie Jean King Tennis Center, New York City
The US Open continues at the UTSA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York. The final day of the first round sees several huge stars in action. Defending champion Jannik Sinner begins his tournament against the Czech Number 4 and World Number 87, Vít Kopřiva. Meanwhile, Iga Świątek, riding the momentum of her Wimbledon title, opens against the Colombian Number 2 and World Number 84, Emiliana Arango. There’s more big-name action in the evening session, too. Coco Gauff faces the Australian No. 4 and World No. 79, Ajla Tomljanović, and Alexander Zverev starts his run against the Chilean Number 2 and World Number 122, Alejandro Tabilo. Other notable players starting their tournament on Day 3 include Naomi Osaka, Lorenzo Musetti, Amanda Anisimova, Tommy Paul, and Alex de Minaur.
World Surf League: World Surf League Finals Day 1
Wednesday 27th August 7:30PM GMT (26th)/7:30AM Local
Cloudebreak, Fiji
The WSL Tour Finals begin at Cloudbreak in Fiji. The WSL Finals head to Fiji for the first time, with the top five men's and women's finishers during the regular season competing in a single-elimination bracket over the coming weeks. In the men's bracket, the tournament begins with Paris silver medalist Jack Robinson facing Tokyo gold medalist Ítalo Ferreira, with Griffin Colapinto awaiting the winner. Meanwhile, in the women's bracket, the action starts with Paris gold medalist and 2023 WSL champion Caroline Marks taking on Hawaiian rising star Bettylou Sakura Johnson. Defending WSL champion Caitlin Simmers awaits in the next round.
Diamond League: Diamond League Finals Day 2
Thursday 28th August 3:01PM GMT/5:01PM Local
Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich
The Diamond League Finals continue at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich. Day 2 sees the majority of the events take place, and a host of thrilling finals to enjoy. Can Noah Lyles secure another win in Zurich? Can Mondo Duplantis continue to redefine the pole vault discipline with yet another world record? Will Femke Bol defend her 400m hurdle title for the fifth consecutive year? And who will earn some all-important momentum before next month’s World Championships? It all comes to a head at one of the most iconic venues in athletics.
Super League: Hull KR v St Helens
Friday 29th August 7:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local
Craven Park Stadium, Hull
Hull KR host St Helens in the Super League at Craven Park in Hull. Despite coming off their first loss since mid-July, Hull still hold a healthy lead at the top of the Super League table. Already guaranteed a place in the playoffs, the Robins are eager to keep their momentum going as they hunt for their first League Leaders’ Shield. Mikey Lewis, Joe Burgess, Tom Davis, and Jake Broadbent form one of the league’s fiercest scoring groups in the league, having combined for 64 tries this season. Meanwhile, St Helens sit in third in the standings. They also have already qualified for the playoffs, and enter this match on a four-game win streak. Their standout star has been Kyle Feldt, with the Australian having scored 17 tries so far this season.
Vuelta a España: Vuelta a España Day 8
Saturday 30th August 11:40AM GMT/1:40PM Local
Monzón, Spain
The Vuelta a España continues, with Stage 8 comprising a 163.5km flat stage between Monzón Templario and Zaragoza. Starting in the shadow of a 10th-century castle, the stage will be a welcome break from the gruelling mountain stages that preceded it, sweeping down into the Ebro valley and concluding in the beautiful city of Zaragoza. Race favourite Jonas Vingegaard holds the pink jersey, after a thrilling Stage 2 win on Sunday. However, his lead entering the week is just four seconds over Giulio Ciccone. The race continues through the weekend until the first rest day in Pamplona on Monday September 1st.
Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix
Sunday 31st August 1:00PM GMT/3:00PM Local
Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort
Formula One resumes its season with the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. Racing fans are more than ready to be thrown back into the title race unfolding between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Thanks to Norris’ win in Hungary before the summer break, Piastri’s lead is once again down to single digits, and with Norris taking three wins in the last four races, it seems as though the momentum is shifting toward the British driver. Furthermore, Norris is the defending champion at Zandvoort, only adding to the pressure faced by his teammate. Meanwhile, while another title may already be out of the picture, Max Verstappen will seek to tie Jim Clark’s 58-year-old record for race wins at the Dutch Grand Prix, as the defending champion goes for his fourth win at his home race.
Photo by: World Surf League
Written and information correct on 25th August 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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