It is another huge week of live sport, with unforgettable moments already unfolding and even more excitement to come across football, cricket, darts, rugby and winter sport. From gold medal success at the Winter Olympics to FA Cup giant killings and Six Nations showdowns, here is everything to look forward to in This Week in Sport.
Winter Olympics: Team GB Chasing Glory
The Winter Olympics continue to produce extraordinary moments, and Team GB are enjoying an outstanding start, already sitting on three gold medals.
The standout star so far is Matt Weston, who delivered a sensational double, claiming gold in both the Men’s Skeletonand Mixed Skeleton events. Achieving two Olympic gold medals at a single Games is a remarkable feat and underlines Great Britain’s strength in sliding sports.
With plenty of competition still to come, Team GB will be aiming to add more medals and continue their push up the overall standings.
T20 Cricket World Cup: England Eye Progression
Over in global cricket, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup reaches a crucial stage as England face Italy.
A victory for England today could secure progression to the next round, making this a must win encounter as they look to build momentum in the latter stages of the tournament. With explosive batting and world class bowling at their disposal, England will be confident of keeping their World Cup campaign on track.
FA Cup Magic: Can Macclesfield Do It Again?
The romance of the FA Cup is alive and well thanks to giant killers Macclesfield Town, who stunned holders Crystal Palace in the fourth round.
They are back in action tonight as they face Brentford, knowing another shock would go down as one of the great cup stories. The FA Cup has a long history of underdogs rising to the occasion, and Macclesfield will be hoping to write another famous chapter.
Midweek Football Across the Pyramid
It is a packed midweek schedule with fixtures taking place across:
EFL Championship
EFL League One
EFL League Two
Scottish Cup
National League
FA Women's National League
With promotion battles, relegation fights and cup ambitions all intensifying, there is plenty on the line throughout the week.
UEFA Women’s Champions League Returns
European nights are back in the women’s game with key ties including:
Arsenal Women vs OH Leuven Women
Manchester United Women vs Atletico Madrid Women
With knockout football comes drama, pressure and unforgettable moments, and these ties could prove pivotal in the race for European silverware.
Premier League of Darts: Price Targets Back to Back Wins
The Premier League of Darts heads to Glasgow with momentum firmly behind Gerwyn Price, who claimed victory on Night Two.
The former world champion will be aiming to make it back to back weekly wins as the battle for playoff places begins to take shape.
Weekend Football: Big Premier League Showdowns
All leagues return to action this weekend, with two massive fixtures in the Premier League:
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
North London Derby, Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal
Both matches have major implications for the title race and European qualification, making them must watch encounters.
Women’s FA Cup Fifth Round
The Women’s FA Cup reaches the fifth round with standout ties including:
Chelsea Women vs Manchester United Women
Liverpool Women vs Everton Women
With Wembley dreams on the horizon, expect intensity and high quality football throughout the weekend.
Six Nations Rugby: Heavyweight International Battles
Another huge weekend of Six Nations action features:
England vs Ireland
Wales vs Scotland
France vs Italy
Championship ambitions, pride and momentum are all at stake as Europe’s biggest rugby nations collide.
Final Thoughts
From Olympic gold medals and FA Cup magic to Champions League nights, darts drama and Six Nations rugby, it is another action packed week of sport across the UK and around the world.
What are you tuning into first this week? 👀🔥