Strap in for a sensational week of sport. On Monday, the TGL Finals commence in Florida. Argentina look to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they host Brazil in Buenos Aires. The Miami Open continues on Wednesday, with many of tennis' big names aiming to reach the weekend’s finals. It’s MLB’s full Opening Day on Thursday, with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Detroit Tigers. The Chennai Super Kings welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL action on Friday.
Saturday sees the Brisbane Lions take on Geelong in the AFL and Manchester City travel to Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday.
TGL: Atlanta Drive GC v New York Golf Club
Monday 24th March 01:00AM GMT (25th)/9:00PM Local Time
SoFi Center, Palm Beach Gardens
The inaugural TGL Finals tee off as Atlanta Drive Golf Club take on New York Golf Club. Led by Justin Thomas, the third-seeded Atlanta beat The Bay Golf Club 9-3 in the semifinals. Meanwhile, New York, led by Xander Schauffele, scored a major semifinal upset by beating the top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club 6-4, to reach the Finals. The best-of-three series concludes on Tuesday.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina v Brazil
Tuesday 25th March 12:00AM GMT (26th)/9:00PM Local
Estadio Mâs Monumental, Buenos Aires
Argentina host rivals Brazil in this highly anticipated FIFA World Cup qualifying match. Argentina, ranked number 1 in the world, have a commanding six-point lead at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table and could secure a place in next year’s world cup with a win. However, they are without some star names such as Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala. Meanwhile, Brazil, who lost to Argentina in the reverse fixture in November 2023, sit in third place in the table and are looking to strengthen their World Cup bid with an upset of the defending champions.
WTA Tour: Miami Open Day 9
Wednesday 26th March 3:00PM GMT/11:00AM Local
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
The Miami Open races toward its Men’s and Women’s Finals this weekend with plenty of thrilling tennis action to enjoy. The Men’s draw has seen plenty of surprises, including second-round exits for 2nd seed Carlos Alcaraz and 6th seed Jack Draper. However, the rest of the top six, including 4th seed and six-time winner Novak Djokovic, remain in the tournament. In the women’s draw, six of the world's top ten players still remain in the hunt for this prestigious title.
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers v Detroit Tigers
Thursday 27th March 11:10PM GMT/4:10PM Local
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB’s Opening Day has finally arrived, with teams starting their 2025 campaigns across the country. The Detroit Tigers, last year’s playoff Cinderella, travel to Los Angeles to face the defending champion Dodgers. The Tigers hope that 2024 Pitching Triple Crown-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal can take the team even further this season. After sweeping the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, the Dodgers open the season proper at home as they eye MLB’s first title defence since 2000.
Indian Premier League: Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Friday 28th March 2:00PM GMT/7:30PM Local
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The Chennai Super Kings will host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an exciting Indian Premier League clash on Friday at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Super Kings kicked off their campaign with an exciting four-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, while the Royal Challengers began their season in style, cruising to a seven-wicket win against the Kolkata Knight Riders - powered by an unbeaten 59-run knock from Virat Kohli.
AFL: Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats
Saturday 29th March 8:35AM GMT/6:35PM Local
The Gabba, Brisbane
The rescheduled AFL opener between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong takes place this week. Defending champions, Brisbane, have gotten off to a strong start, winning their opening two matches against Sydney and West Coast. Meanwhile, Geelong have split their first two games, beating Fremantle before falling to St Kilda. Expect an electric atmosphere and an exciting game at the Gabba in this one, now Tropical Cyclone Alfred has dissipated.
FA Cup: Bournemouth v Manchester City
Sunday 30th March 4:30PM GMT/4:30PM Local
Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Bournemouth host Manchester City with a place in the FA Cup Semifinals on the line. Manchester City are trying to ensure that a season failing to meet expectations still ends with at least one trophy. Meanwhile, Bournemouth - playing in just their third FA Cup Quarter-final in team history - are seeking to make their first-ever semifinal appearance. Can City right the ship or will the Cherries make club history?
Photo by: Chennai Super Kings
Written and information correct on 24th March 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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