Sports Schedule: The world of sports is buzzing this week with action across basketball, cricket, football, tennis, and so much more. From AfroBasket in Angola to the start of the US Open in New York, and from thrilling cricket clashes to the return of European football leagues, fans are in for a treat. Here’s a simple breakdown of all the key events happening between August 18-24, 2025.
Sports Schedule: Key Events To Watch This Week (From August 18-24, 2025)
Basketball: FIBA AfroBasket 2025
The knockout stage of FIBA AfroBasket 2025 tips off in Luanda, Angola, running from August 18 to 24. The action will build up to the final on August 24.
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August 18-19: Qualification for the quarterfinals
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August 20-21: Quarterfinals
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August 23: Semifinals
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August 24: Final and third-place game
Combat Sports: Boxing and MMA
Not many big boxing or MMA cards are in the spotlight this week, but one event stands out: “Road to Clash in Paris” on August 22 in Dublin, Ireland.
Cricket: Big Matches to Watch
Australia vs. South Africa (ODI Series):
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Aug 18: 1st ODI at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns
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Aug 21: 2nd ODI at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
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Aug 24: 3rd ODI at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Czechia Tour of Romania (T20I Series):
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Aug 21: 1st and 2nd T20Is at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
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Aug 22: 3rd and 4th T20Is at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
ICC CWC Challenge League A (2024-26):
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Aug 21: Kuwait vs. Qatar | Kenya vs. Jersey
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Aug 22: Papua New Guinea vs. Denmark
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Aug 23: Kuwait vs. Jersey
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Aug 24: Qatar vs. Kenya | Papua New Guinea vs. Kuwait
The Hundred (England):
Domestic action continues, with Southern Brave vs. Oval Invincibles (men’s and women’s fixtures) on August 18.
Football: European Leagues Kick Off
Football fans, get ready. The new seasons in Europe are heating up. Here are some of the key matches on Sunday, August 24.
English Premier League:
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Fulham vs. Manchester United
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Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest
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Everton vs. Brighton
Spanish La Liga:
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Real Oviedo vs. Real Madrid
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Villarreal vs. Girona
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Real Sociedad vs. Espanyol
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Osasuna vs. Valencia
Italian Serie A:
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Juventus vs. Parma
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Como vs. Lazio
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Cagliari vs. Fiorentina
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Atalanta vs. Pisa
German Bundesliga:
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Mönchengladbach vs. Hamburg
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Mainz vs. Cologne
NCAA College Football:
The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played on August 23 in Dublin, Ireland.
Tennis: US Open 2025
One of tennis’s biggest tournaments, the US Open, begins on August 24 in New York. Expect top players from around the world to battle it out for Grand Slam glory.
Other Sports Highlights
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Cycling: The Vuelta a España, one of cycling’s biggest races, kicks off on August 23 in Spain.
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Gymnastics: The FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships take place in Rio de Janeiro from August 20-24.
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Athletics: The Lausanne Diamond League meet is set for August 21 in Switzerland.
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Canoe Sprint: The ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships run from August 20-24 in Milan, Italy.
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Rugby: The Women’s Rugby World Cup begins on August 22 in England.
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MotoGP: The Grand Prix of Hungary runs from August 22-24.
With so much happening across different sports, this week promises to keep fans glued to their screens. Whether you love cricket, football, basketball, or motorsport, there’s something exciting lined up for everyone.
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