Saturday
football
8am to 3pm (all BST)matchday live
This weekend marks a significant crescendo in club football as attention shifts to Budapest before the excitement of the upcoming World Cup. David Tindall and Luke McLaughlin are on the Matchday blog, delivering real-time pre-match insights and updates for the showdown between Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League champions Arsenal. Meanwhile, Scotland is set to face Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup, at Hampden Park, during their final preparations for the North American tournament.
tennis
10:30amfrench open live
Roland Garros saw a shift in the men’s lineup as Yannick Sinner withdrew due to the sweltering Paris heat. After an exceptional performance over the past three months, clinching five consecutive Masters 1000 titles—three on clay—Sinner’s absence opens the door for contenders. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to a wrist injury, Novak Djokovic has a golden opportunity to claim his 25th Grand Slam title. Katie Murrells will cover the day’s action live, supported by Tumaini Carayol’s reports from the venue.
international soccer
1pmScotland vs Curacao live
Hampden Park will witness the return of Dick Advocaat, who takes charge of the Curaçao national team for their World Cup preparations. Advocaat, the first foreign manager of Rangers, has a storied history with Glasgow and is set to lead Curaçao into the global spotlight. The Scottish team is looking to rebound after a 1-0 defeat to both Japan and Ivory Coast during the March international break. Scott Murray heads the blog, with reporting by Ewan Murray.
Women’s T20 Cricket
1:30pmengland vs india live
In a prelude to the T20 World Cup, England faced a notable defeat against India, losing by 38 runs. Still awaiting the return of Danny Wyatt-Hodge from maternity leave and Nat Silver-Brunt from injury, England set a challenging target of 189 runs but fell short, managing only 150 runs at Chelmsford. The second T20 match will unfold in Bristol, with stand-in captain Charlie Dean looking for promising performances from openers Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley. Tanya Aldred provides detailed commentary, with reports from Ruff Nicholson.
champions league final
5pmParis Saint-Germain vs Arsenal live
Arsenal has the potential to thwart PSG’s ambition of becoming only the second club to retain the Champions League title. Having secured the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004, the pressure has lifted from Mikel Arteta’s squad. While Arsenal’s defense faced critiques, PSG has dominated the competition, averaging over three goals per game and fresh from a 5-0 triumph against Inter in last year’s final. Rob Smith will guide you through the action at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, with insights from David Hytner, Bernie Ronay, and Ed Aarons.
Sunday
football
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.matchday live
Sunday promises extensive coverage of the Champions League final, the Women’s FA Cup final, and ongoing World Cup preparations, all curated by Emilia Hawkins. Readers can expect breaking news, transfer updates, and opportunities to voice their opinions. Engage with the blog by contributing your thoughts.
tennis
10:30amfrench open live
Daniel Harris takes the lead for Day 8 at Roland Garros, where the women’s draw features a mix of established champions and emerging talents. Defending champion Coco Gauff stands alongside heavyweights like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek as favorites heading into the later rounds.
football
1pmarsenal parade live
Less than a day following their match in Budapest, Arsenal will embark on a celebratory parade, showcasing at least one trophy from the top deck of an open-top bus traveling through Islington. Regardless of the Champions League final outcome, the Gunners will proudly lift the Premier League trophy after a 22-year wait. The women’s team will also take part in the festivities with the Women’s Champions Cup, clinched in February after defeating Brazil’s Corinthians. The parade will wind through Highbury, Canonbury, and Upper Street before returning to the Emirates Stadium, with John Brewin covering the celebrations.
Women’s FA Cup Final
4pmmanchester city vs brighton live
Brighton is poised for a historic moment as they compete in their first Women’s FA Cup final. Under the leadership of Dario Vidosic, the underdog team has seen escalating confidence after overcoming formidable opponents like Arsenal and Liverpool to reach Wembley. Having lost just once in their last seven matches, Brighton defeated Manchester City 3-2 in April and aims to secure their fourth cup title and complete a double victory. Rob Smith will host the blog, with Tom Garry reporting from Wembley.
