This Week in Sport: 2nd June − 8th June 2025
June begins with an unmissable week of sport. On Monday, the fourth round of the French Open continues and that’s followed by the IPL Final on Tuesday. Wednesday sees the Stanley Cup Finals get underway, while Thursday is the start of the NBA Finals. On Friday, Bath host Bristol with a place in the Premiership Rugby Final on the line.
Into a sensational weekend of sport with Saturday featuring the Warrington Wolves facing Hull Kingston Rovers in the Final of the Challenge Cup, and Sunday will see the Final of the 2024-25 Nations League.
Grand Slam (Tennis): French Open Day 9
Monday 2nd June 9:00AM GMT/11:00AM Local
Stade Roland Garros, Paris
The Fourth Round of the French Open continues at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. The day is packed with must-see matches. In the men’s singles, world number one Jannik Sinner takes on world number 15 Andrey Rublev, while Novak Djokovic is set to face the British number three, Cameron Norrie. In the women’s singles, world number two Coco Gauff seeks to continue her tournament against world number 20 Ekaterina Alexandrova, while rising star Mirra Andreeva faces world number 17 Daria Kasatkina. The tournament continues all week until the Women’s Singles Final on the 7th and the Men’s Singles Final on the 8th.
Indian Premier League: Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Punjab Kings
Tuesday 3rd June 2:00PM GMT/7:30PM Local
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Punjab Kings face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A first-time IPL champion is set to be crowned as both franchises seek their maiden title. The Kings appear in the Final for the first time since 2014, and their appearance marks an unbelievable turnaround for the team that finished ninth last season. Meanwhile, the Challengers, appearing in their first Final since 2016, look to finish their season with the first IPL title for living legend Virat Kohli, who led the team in runs for the sixth time in his career.
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NHL: Edmonton Oilers v Florida Panthers
Wednesday 4th June 12:00AM GMT (5th)/6:00PM Local
Rogers Place, Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The team with the better regular season performance, the Oilers look for revenge in this rematch of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Edmonton’s power tandem of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl has dominated the postseason and will be eager to do the same to the Panthers. However, the Panthers have their own secret weapon - Sam Bennett, who is the only player so far these playoffs to tally double-digit goals. With no love lost between these two sides, everything will be left on the ice for this unmissable Game 1.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder v Indiana Pacers
Thursday 5th June 12:30AM GMT (6th)/7:30PM Local
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
The NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers get underway at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Seeking the franchise’s first title since 1979 and their first under the Thunder moniker, Oklahoma City stormed to the league’s best regular-season record and their first Finals appearance since 2012. Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are the favourites in this matchup. However, they must get past the Pacers, who have relished playing the role of the underdog throughout the playoffs and appear in the Finals for the first time since 2000. Led by Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers are not a team to underestimate.
Premiership Rugby: Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears
Friday 6th June 6:45PM GMT/7:45PM Local
The Recreation Ground, Bath
Bath host Bristol Bears at The Recreation Ground in Bath for the first Premiership Rugby Semi-final. Bath has been dominant all season long, winning both the Premiership Rugby Cup and the European Rugby Challenge Cup, as well as topping the Premiership Rugby table by a margin of 11 points. Led by Premiership-leading scorer Finn Russell and a top-ten try scorer in Will Muir, Bath have been nigh-on unbeatable. However, Bristol should not be counted out. Gabriel Ibitoye and Kalaveti Ravouvou have combined for 24 tries this season and account for half of Bath’s losses in the regular season. This will be a thrilling match, especially with the place in June 14th’s Final on the line.
Challenge Cup: Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers
Saturday 7th June 2:00PM GMT/3:00PM Local
Wembley Stadium, London
Warrington Wolves face Hull Kingston Rovers in the Final of the Challenge Cup at Wembley Stadium. Warrington return to the Final after falling to Wigan last year. Last winning the trophy in 2019, it would be the Wolves’ 10th Challenge Cup title if they can find the win. Meanwhile, Hull seek their first Challenge Cup trophy since 1980. They last reached the Final in 2023 and, given their impressive season in the Super League so far this season, will be eager to push for a historic double for the club. Both clubs boast talented try scorers, but will it be Hull’s Mikey Lewis or Warrington’s Matty Ashton who proves to be the difference maker? The match will be preceded by the Women’s Challenge Cup Final between four-time defending champions St. Helens and first-time finalists Wigan.
UEFA Nations League: UEFA Nations League Final
Sunday 8th June 7:00PM GMT/9:00PM Local
Allianz Arena, Munich
The Final of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Defending champions Spain face France while Germany takes on Portugal in the Semifinals during the week. Of the four remaining teams, only Germany are yet to win a Nations League title. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo leads the race for the Golden Boot, with six goals in the tournament so far. Who will make it to Sunday’s Final and claim the trophy?
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Written and information correct on 2nd June 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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