SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another incredible week of sport from around the world, headlined by the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, the Sunshine Tour’s Joburg Open, Six Nations rugby, the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, UFC 326 and the start of the 2026 Formula One season with the Australian Grand Prix.
All times CAT.
—Football—
A blockbuster stretch of European football awaits as domestic title races, fierce rivalries and cup drama collide across the Premier League, FA Cup and the continent’s top leagues in early March.
The Premier League midweek action is headlined by a crucial clash between Wolves and Liverpool, a fixture that could have major implications at both ends of the table. Liverpool’s relentless pressing and attacking depth will be tested by a typically disciplined Wolves side capable of frustrating elite opponents at Molineux. With fine margins likely to decide the contest, tactical discipline and transitions could prove decisive.
Elsewhere, the title race intensifies when Brighton host Arsenal in what promises to be a high-tempo encounter. Arsenal’s push for the crown faces a stern examination against a Brighton side renowned for its possession-based bravery and tactical fluidity. Every dropped point is magnified at this stage of the season, and the Gunners will know they must navigate tricky away fixtures to keep pace in the title battle.
Manchester City’s meeting with Nottingham Forest adds further intrigue to the championship narrative. City’s experience in run-ins gives them a psychological edge, but Forest’s resilience and counter-attacking threat mean Pep Guardiola’s men cannot afford complacency. The pressure of the title race with Arsenal hovering close ensures this is far from a routine outing.
Aston Villa versus Chelsea is another standout, pitting two ambitious sides chasing European qualification. Villa’s intensity at home and structured build-up will challenge a Chelsea side still seeking consistency but capable of explosive attacking displays on their day.
At St James’ Park, Newcastle face Manchester United in a heavyweight showdown between two sides with top-four aspirations. Newcastle’s physicality and pressing could unsettle United, while Michael Carrick’s team will rely on moments of quality in transition to silence a notoriously passionate home crowd.
FA Cup action brings a classic giant-killing narrative as Arsenal travel to Mansfield Town, where the hosts will look to embrace the underdog role against title-chasing opposition. Meanwhile, Wrexham’s clash with Chelsea adds romance and global attention, with Chelsea expected to dominate possession but wary of a spirited challenge. Another marquee tie sees Newcastle meet Manchester City yet again, with City having already won three of their four meetings across league and League Cup competitions, underlining their recent psychological advantage.
Across Europe, Ligue 1 delivers a heavyweight duel between PSG and Monaco, a fixture rich in attacking talent and title implications. In Italy, the Derby della Madonnina between AC Milan and Inter Milan is the standout of Serie A matchday 28, where pride, momentum and potential title ramifications converge in one of football’s fiercest derbies.
Spain offers equally compelling drama, as Atletico Madrid host Real Sociedad in a tactical battle, while Real Madrid’s trip to Celta Vigo presents a potential banana peel. Athletic Bilbao versus Barcelona rounds off a gripping La Liga weekend, with San Mamés set for a charged atmosphere as Barcelona aim to maintain their push for a second successive title.
Premier League, Matchday 29
Tuesday 3 March
21:30: Everton v Burnley – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Africa 2
21:30: Bournemouth v Brentford – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 360
21:30: Leeds United v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 1
22:15: Wolves v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Wednesday 4 March
21:30: Brighton v Arsenal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
21:30: Manchester City v Nottingham Forest – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 360
21:30: Fulham v West Ham – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport GOtv La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
21:30: Aston Villa v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Africa 2
22:15: Newcastle v Manchester United – LIVE on SuperSport PSL, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 1
Thursday 5 March
22:00: Tottenham v Crystal Palace – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
FA Cup, Fifth Round
Friday 6 March
22:00: Wolves v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Saturday 7 March
14:15: Mansfield Town v Arsenal – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
19:45: Wrexham v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 2
22:00: Newcastle United v Manchester City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
Sunday 8 March
14:00: Fulham v Southampton – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 360
15:30: Port Vale/Bristol City v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
18:30: Leeds United v Norwich City – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Monday 9 March
21:30: West Ham v Brentford – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Ligue 1, Matchday 25
Friday 6 March
21:45: PSG v Monaco – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 1
Saturday 7 March
22:05: Toulouse v Marseille – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 360
Sunday 8 March
16:00: Metz v Lens – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport Africa and SuperSport Maximo 360
Serie A, Matchday 28
Friday 6 March
21:45: Napoli v Torino – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
Saturday 7 March
16:00: Cagliari v Como – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
19:00: Atalanta v Udinese – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
21:45: Juventus v Pisa – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
Sunday 8 March
13:30: Lecce v Cremonese – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
16:00: Fiorentina v Parma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
16:00: Bologna v Verona – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport GOtv Football
19:00: Genoa v Roma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
21:45: AC Milan v Inter Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
Monday 9 March
21:45: Lazio v Sassuolo – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
La Liga, Matchday 27
Friday 6 March
22:00: Osasuna v Mallorca – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Saturday 7 March
15:00: Getafe v Real Betis – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
17:15: Levante v Girona – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
19:30: Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
22:00: Celta Vigo v Real Madrid – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Sunday 8 March
15:00: Villarreal v Elche – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
17:15: Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
19:30: Sevilla v Rayo Vallecano – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
22:00: Valencia v Alaves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Monday 9 March
22:00: Espanyol v Real Oviedo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
—Golf—
A global showcase of elite golf takes centre stage from 5–8 March, with four major events spanning Asia, Africa and the United States, promising compelling storylines across both the men’s and women’s game.
The LPGA Tour heads to Hainan Island for the Blue Bay LPGA, where the world’s top female golfers will battle challenging coastal conditions and a demanding layout that rewards precision and course management. With valuable ranking points and early-season momentum on the line, expect a fiercely competitive leaderboard from start to finish.
In Asia, LIV Golf Hong Kong delivers another high-profile stop on the circuit, blending individual and team competition in a fast-paced format. The tight course setup and humid conditions are likely to test shot-making and mental resilience, making consistency across all three rounds essential.
Closer to home, the Joburg Open, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour, provides a major opportunity for local stars to shine on familiar fairways. South African players will be eager to capitalise on home support and altitude conditions as they chase a prestigious title and crucial tour points.
Meanwhile, the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill remains one of the most prestigious stops on the calendar. With a world-class field expected, the tournament is renowned for its demanding rough, slick greens and dramatic Sunday finishes, ensuring another gripping chapter at a legendary venue.
LPGA: Blue Bay LPGA
Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 March – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
LIV Golf: Hong Kong
Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 March – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
DP World Tour/Sunshine Tour: Joburg Open
Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 March – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
PGA Tour: Arnold Palmer Invitational
Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 March – LIVE on SuperSport Golf
—Rugby—
A thrilling weekend of rugby awaits as Super Rugby Pacific action blends with a decisive Round 4 in the Six Nations Championship, delivering high-stakes clashes across both hemispheres.
Super Rugby Pacific kicks off with the Waratahs hosting the Hurricanes in a fixture that promises attacking ambition and tempo. The Hurricanes’ dynamic backline will test the Waratahs’ defensive organisation, while home advantage could play a key role in a tightly balanced contest. Saturday’s action features the Highlanders against the Western Force, where forward dominance and breakdown efficiency are likely to shape the outcome.
The headline clash sees the Blues take on the Crusaders in a classic New Zealand derby, a fixture synonymous with intensity, skill and physicality. With both sides boasting deep squads and expansive attacking structures, expect a high-quality encounter. The Brumbies versus Reds showdown adds an all-Australian rivalry to the mix, with both teams eager to build early-season momentum and assert conference dominance.
In the Six Nations, Ireland face Wales in a crucial opener to the round, with Ireland aiming to maintain their title push against a Welsh side desperate for a statement performance. Scotland’s meeting with France could be one of the games of the tournament, featuring contrasting styles and attacking flair. Italy versus England rounds out the weekend, as England look to stay in championship contention while Italy seek another breakthrough result on home soil.
Super Rugby Pacific
Friday 6 March
10:30: Waratahs v Hurricanes – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Saturday 7 March
05:30: Highlanders v Western Force – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
08:00: Blues v Crusaders – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
10:30: Brumbies v Reds – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Six Nations Championship, Round 4
Friday 6 March
22:10: Ireland v Wales – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
Saturday 7 March
16:10: Scotland v France – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
18:40: Italy v England – LIVE on SuperSport Rugby
—Cricket—
The business end of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has arrived, with the semifinals set to deliver high drama and explosive cricket. Semifinal 1 on Wednesday and Semifinal 2 on Thursday will see the tournament’s standout sides battle for a place in Sunday’s final. With power-hitters, mystery spinners and death-over specialists all in play, expect fine margins and nerve-shredding finishes. The final on 8 March promises a global spectacle, where composure under pressure and big-match experience could prove decisive in crowning the new world champions.
In women’s international cricket, New Zealand host Zimbabwe in a One-Day International series beginning Wednesday night. The White Ferns will look to assert their class at home, using the 50-over format to fine-tune combinations and build innings with patience and discipline. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, have an opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition and gain valuable experience at the highest level.
Meanwhile, the spotlight also falls on the longest format as Australia and India’s women begin a landmark Test on Friday. With both nations boasting deep talent and proud traditions, the multi-day contest will showcase tactical battles, endurance and technical excellence in a format that continues to grow in prominence in the women’s game.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Wednesday 4 March
15:30: Semifinal 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Thursday 5 March
15:30: Semifinal 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Sunday 8 March
15:30: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
New Zealand v Zimbabwe Women’s ODI Series
Wednesday 4 March
23:50: First ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Saturday 7 March
23:50: Second ODI – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket
Australia v India Women’s Test Series
First Test: Friday 6 March – Tuesday 10 March, 07:10 – LIVE on SuperSport Cricket and SuperSport Variety 1
—Motorsport—
A new Formula One season roars into life at the Australian Grand Prix, launching a fresh chapter shaped by an all-new set of technical regulations that could dramatically shake up the competitive order. With teams unveiling redesigned cars and refined concepts over the off-season, practice sessions on Friday will be crucial as drivers and engineers scramble to understand performance, tyre behaviour and race pace under real conditions.
Qualifying on Saturday promises immediate intrigue, as the new rules could blur the traditional pecking order and open the door for surprise front-runners. Albert Park’s semi-street layout rewards precision and confidence, meaning even small setup gains could translate into a major grid advantage. Come Sunday’s race, strategy, reliability and adaptability will be key, with the opening round often producing unpredictable results as teams navigate the unknowns of a new era.
Later on Sunday, attention shifts to the NASCAR Cup Series with the Straight Talk Wireless 500, where high-speed oval racing delivers a contrasting but equally intense spectacle. Drafting, pit strategy and late-race cautions frequently shape the outcome, ensuring no lead is ever truly safe. With championship momentum at stake early in the season, drivers will be eager to make a statement and establish themselves as contenders in what promises to be a fiercely competitive campaign.
Formula One: Australian Grand Prix
Friday 6 March
03:30: Practice 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1
07:00: Practice 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1
Saturday 7 March
03:30: Practice 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1
07:00: Qualifying – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1
Sunday 8 March
06:00: Race – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport and SuperSport Maximo 1
NASCAR Cup: Straight Talk Wireless 500
Sunday 8 March, 21:25 – LIVE on SuperSport Motorsport
—Variety—
A packed week of global sport delivers elite action across basketball, MMA, tennis and cycling, with must-watch moments throughout the schedule.
The NBA regular season serves up heavyweight matchups, starting with a potential Eastern Conference classic as the Bucks face the Celtics in a clash of title contenders where star power and defensive intensity will be on full display. Later, the Warriors take on the Clippers in a high-octane Western showdown featuring elite shooting and playoff-level urgency. Midweek action continues with the 76ers hosting the Spurs, while the Kings versus Suns promises fast-paced offence and tactical depth. The Spurs return against the Rockets on Monday in a youthful duel with long-term implications in the Western standings.
Combat sports fans are in for a blockbuster at UFC 326, headlined by the rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Their first encounter delivered fireworks, and the sequel promises another explosive striking-versus-grappling battle with high stakes in the division.
In tennis, the prestigious BNP Paribas Open begins, bringing together the world’s best on the ATP and WTA tours in one of the sport’s premier hard-court events, often dubbed the “fifth Grand Slam.”
Cycling enthusiasts can also look forward to the opening stages of Paris-Nice, where early-season form, team tactics and weather conditions will shape the first major European stage race of the year.
NBA: Regular Season
Tuesday 3 March
02:25: Bucks v Celtics – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
04:55: Warriors v Clippers – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
Wednesday 4 March
02:55: 76ers v Spurs – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
05:55: Kings v Suns – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
Monday 9 March
01:55: Spurs v Rockets – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
MMA: UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
Sunday 8 March, 03:00 (main card) – LIVE on SuperSport Action, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 1
Tennis: ATP World Tour Masters 1000: BNP Paribas Open
From Wednesday 4 March, 21:00 – LIVE on SuperSport Tennis
Tennis: WTA 1000: BNP Paribas Open
From Saturday 7 March
21:00: Day Session – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
04:00: Night Session – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
Cycling: Paris-Nice
Sunday 8 March
16:20: Stage 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
Monday 9 March
16:10: Stage 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Variety 1
