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It's a MONSTER WEEK on SuperSport

16 September 2025 12:13| © SuperSport
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Get ready for yet another action-packed week of sport as SuperSport brings you an incredible line-up of live action, headlined by three massive Premier League clashes.

In addition to the fierce football rivalries on the pitch, you can also catch the Currie Cup final, the Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinals, and the drama of Formula 1, World Athletics Championships, and netball from around the globe.

PREMIER LEAGUE: The Battle of Red vs Blue – It’s On!

The Premier League serves up a thrilling weekend of football, with three massive games on the horizon.

On Saturday, 20 September, the action kicks off with the fierce Merseyside derby, as Liverpool take on local rivals Everton.

Liverpool, fresh off a dramatic 1-0 victory against Burnley thanks to a last-gasp penalty from Mohamed Salah, will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the season.

The Reds, with their formidable momentum, will be favourites, but David Moyes' Blues, who were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa, will be aiming to frustrate their rivals once again in this intense local battle.

The drama continues as Manchester United faces off against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Both teams head into the contest under immense pressure.

Manchester United will be desperate to bounce back from a bruising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, a result that exposed their defensive vulnerabilities under Ruben Amorim.

Chelsea, meanwhile, dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Brentford, with Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo on the scoresheet for the Blues, before Fabio Carvalho struck late to give Brentford a well-earned point.

This clash promises to be a desperate fight for form and points, with neither side willing to give an inch.

The big weekend culminates in a mega clash on Sunday, 21 September, as Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners head into the game following a dominant 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with midfield maestro Martin Zubimendi bagging two goals and Viktor Gyökeres added another.

They face a formidable challenge in a Manchester City side that is in equally dominant form, having dismantled Manchester United 3-0 in the derby with Phil Foden opening the scoring and Erling Haaland adding two more.

With both teams hitting their stride, this clash between two potential title contenders promises fireworks from the first whistle to the last.

UCL: the Champions League is back!

But the football action doesn't stop there.

SuperSport is your home for the return of the Uefa Champions League, with a slate of must-see matches.

We have an incredible line-up of football analysts for our coverage of Europe's biggest club competition.

Tune in to hear from the likes of Lwazi Ziqubu, Shaun Bartlett, Bongani Khumalo, Wesley Gabriels, Neil Andrews and many more.

This week's schedule includes thrilling encounters such as Juventus vs Dortmund on Tuesday, 16 September, and Bayern Munich vs Chelsea and Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, 17 September.

Football fans can also look forward to Newcastle vs Barcelona, Manchester City vs Napoli and so much more, all available live on SuperSport.

RIVETING RUGBY: Rivals and World Cup Dreams

The big weekend of sport also includes the climax of South Africa’s oldest provincial rugby competition, the Currie Cup.

The final on Saturday, 20 September , will see the Fidelity ADT Lions and the Suzuki Griquas battle it out for glory, bringing the curtain down on the 87th edition of the tournament.

This year's competition, which featured eight teams including the country’s four United Rugby Championship franchises and four qualifiers from the SA Cup, has been a showcase of incredible talent and is sure to end with a bang. Catch the final live on the SS Rugby channel.

Rugby fans can also tune in for the semifinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

On Friday, 19 September , defending champions New Zealand takes on Canada, while the second semifinal on Saturday, 20 September , will see a thrilling clash between 2014 champions England and France.

PROTEAS WOMEN: World Cup preparation in Pakistan

The Proteas Women kicked off their three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan on Monday (16 September), a crucial tune-up ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

The series provides the team with the perfect opportunity to sharpen their skills and strategy before they head to India for their World Cup campaign, which gets underway on 30 September, 2025.

The highly anticipated clash against Pakistan is a key step in the ladies World Cup preparations, with the team determined to build momentum and find their form ahead of the global tournament.

Catch all the action live on SuperSport, on SS Cricket.

Athletics, Netball and Formula 1

The excitement extends to the world of athletics as the World Athletics Championships continues in Tokyo.

The action has already lived up to expectations, with Kenya making a strong start as Beatrice Chebet stormed to gold in the women’s 10 000m and Peres Jepchirchir edged a thrilling finish in the marathon.

The US also successfully defended its title in the mixed 4x400m relay.

With sprint kings, distance giants, and field stars still to come, Tokyo promises a week of world-class competition and plenty more headline moments. Catch all the action live on SuperSport.

In netball, the South African SPAR Proteas will take on the New Zealand Silver Ferns in the first of a three-match series for the Taini Jamison Trophy on Sunday, 21 September.

This series is a crucial part of both teams' preparations for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2027 Netball World Cup.

The fifth-ranked Proteas are eager to challenge the second-ranked Silver Ferns in a series that is expected to showcase high-level netball.

Get ready for high-octane racing as the 2025 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix roars to life on the streets of Baku from 19-21 September.

Drivers will battle it out on the challenging 6.003 km Baku City Circuit, known for its mix of tight corners and high-speed straights.

Fans can expect another thrilling contest in the heart of Azerbaijan’s capital with all the action live on SuperSport.

Finally, tennis fans can watch the world's best men’s players battle it out at the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco.

This year marks a new era for the prestigious tournament with Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah taking over as captains for Team World and Team Europe.

Whether you're a football fanatic, a rugby enthusiast, an athletics aficionado, or a netball supporter, SuperSport is your ultimate home of sport to catch all the thrilling action live this week.

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