This Week in Sport: What’s On?

A packed week of sport is here. From the UEFA Nations League & World Cup Qualifiers to March Madness, Miami Open Tennis & more. Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest sporting events happening over the next few days.

🏀 Tuesday: March Madness Begins

The NCAA Tournament officially kicks off with the First Four games on March 18, setting the stage for one of the most unpredictable sporting events of the year. Alabama State takes on No. 16 St. Francis (PA), while North Carolina faces San Diego State in a matchup that could shape the tournament bracket. After Tuesday and Wednesday’s action, the full madness begins on Thursday and Friday with the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.

🔥 Key Games to Watch:
✅ Alabama State 🆚 St. Francis (PA)
✅ North Carolina 🆚 San Diego State

⚽ Wednesday: Women’s Champions League Quarter-Finals

European football takes centre stage as Manchester City Women host Chelsea Women in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Chelsea remains unbeaten in this season’s tournament and is coming off a League Cup Final victory over City. Can City bounce back and get revenge on home turf?

📍 Match Details:
🏟️ Manchester City Women 🆚 Chelsea Women
⏰ Kickoff: Wednesday, 19:45 UTC

🏆 Thursday: Nations League Quarter-Finals

The final stages of the UEFA Nations League get underway, with four heavyweight clashes across Europe.

🔥 Key Fixtures:
🇪🇸 Spain 🆚 Netherlands 🇳🇱
🇭🇷 Croatia 🆚 France 🇫🇷
🇮🇹 Italy 🆚 Germany 🇩🇪
🇩🇰 Denmark 🆚 Portugal 🇵🇹

Spain has looked unstoppable, but they face a tough test in Rotterdam. Meanwhile, Italy and Germany meet in a classic rivalry, and Croatia will try to get one over on France yet again in Split.

Betting Tip: Expect goals- Spain’s last three matches have all seen Over 2.5 Goals, while Croatia and France have both found the net in four of their last five games.

🎾 Friday: Miami Open & World Cup Qualifiers

The Miami Open reaches Day 4, with some of the biggest names in tennis still in action.

🏆 Players to Watch:
🎾 Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic (Men’s Draw)
🎾 Danielle Collins & Elena Rybakina (Women’s Draw)

Meanwhile, the European World Cup Qualifiers also get underway with some crucial fixtures.

⚽ Friday’s Key Qualifiers:
✅ England 🆚 Albania
✅ Malta 🆚 Finland
✅ Poland 🆚 Lithuania

🏏 Saturday: Indian Premier League (IPL) Returns

The IPL is back, and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.

🔥 Opening Match:
🏏 Kolkata Knight Riders 🆚 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
📍 Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR is looking to go back-to-back, while RCB is still chasing that elusive first title. Will this be their year?

🏎️ Sunday: Formula 1 Returns to China

The Chinese Grand Prix is back after a long absence, and it could be a crucial race in the 2025 F1 season.

🏆 Current Standings:
🥇 Lando Norris leads after his surprise win in Melbourne
🥈 Max Verstappen is looking to bounce back in Shanghai
🥉 Ferrari & Mercedes battle to stay in the title race

The Shanghai International Circuit is known for unpredictable conditions—will we see another upset?

Looking Ahead

This week is stacked with must-watch moments—from the opening of March Madness, to Nations League drama, and the return of F1 in China. Whether you’re following the big football matches, or tuning into tennis & cricket, there’s no shortage of action.

📺 What will you be watching this week?