Live on TNT Sports this month: what to watch on TNT Sports in August and September 2026

The sporting calendar is hitting full speed on TNT Sports. The new football season is underway, tennis stars are battling through the North American hard-court swing, and fans can enjoy UFC, MotoGP, cricket, baseball, AFL and much more. 

Whether you're following title races, tuning in for world-class combat sports or looking forward to a packed autumn of live action, TNT Sports has something for every sports fan over this August and September.

If you’re looking for some thrilling live sport this month, you’ll find it on TNT Sports and our Sports TV Package deals. And there’s a new way to watch TNT Sports via HBO Max. Remember, you can follow all the live action on TNT Sports wherever you are in the UK, if there’s WiFi, 4G or 5G, thanks to Virgin TV Go. Simply download the free app, which is free to all Virgin TV customers and is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows 10 and PC/Mac. Download the Virgin TV Go app.

Scroll down to discover all the biggest sporting fixtures on TNT Sports this August and September or click the text below to jump straight to the sport you want. And bookmark this page for monthly updates.

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The football season is back and TNT Sports will be at the heart of the action. From Manchester United's trip to Hull City and Liverpool's clash with Nottingham Forest to Newcastle United hosting AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal's visit to Sunderland, there are plenty of must-watch encounters as teams look to build momentum in the early weeks of the season. 

Premier League: Hull City v Manchester United
Saturday 22 Aug, 12:30pm, TNT Sports 1

Premier League: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest
Saturday 29 Aug, 12:30pm, TNT Sports 1

Premier League: Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth
Saturday 5 Sep, 12:30pm, TNT Sports 1

Premier League: Sunderland v Arsenal
Sunday 12 Sep, 8pm, TNT Sports 1

The hard-court season reaches its peak on TNT Sports this month as the world's best players compete across North America in the build-up to and throughout the US Open. From the ATP Cincinnati Open and Winston-Salem Open to the Abierto GNP Seguros and the year's final Grand Slam in New York, there's no shortage of world-class action.  

ATP Cincinnati Open
Thursday 13 to Sunday 23 August, TNT Sports

ATP Winston-Salem Open
Sunday 23 to Saturday 29 August, TNT Sports

Abierto GNP Seguros
Sunday 23 to Saturday 29 August, TNT Sports

US Open
Tuesday 25 August to Monday 14 September, TNT Sports

The action inside the Octagon continues throughout August and September on TNT Sports, with another packed schedule of UFC Fight Nights and blockbuster pay-per-view events. Featuring established contenders and rising stars looking to make their mark., expect explosive knockouts, high-stakes title clashes and rising stars looking to make their mark as some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts step into the cage. 

UFC 330: Machado v Makhachev
Monday 16 August, 2am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

UFC Fight Night: Hernandez v Rodrigues
Saturday 22 August, 2pm TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov v Song
Saturday 29 Aug, 1am, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

UFC Fight Night: Hooker v Parnasse
Saturday 5 Sep, 8pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez v Silva
Saturday 12 Sep, 10pm, TNT Sports 1 HD (CH 521)

August is packed with world-class international matchups and unmissable Test cricket, as the game’s biggest teams battle it out ball by ball. Expect big moments, bold performances and plenty of late twists that keep you hooked all day long. Whether you’re in for every session or just catching the key highlights, this is your front-row seat to a summer of top-tier cricket, only on TNT Sports.

Scotland v Canada ODI
Thursday 13 Aug, 11am, TNT Sports 1

Ireland v Afghanistan ODI
Saturday 15 Aug, 10:45am, TNT Sports 1

Namibia v South Africa ODI
Wednesday 9 Sept, 8:30pm, TNT Sports 1

Major League Baseball is heating up as the regular season enters a crucial stretch, with every game carrying extra significance in the race for the playoffs. Watch the biggest teams and fiercest rivalries in action, from the Yankees and Red Sox to the Dodgers, Cubs and more. August is when contenders begin to separate themselves from the chasing pack, making every series a must-watch as the battle for a postseason place intensifies.

Seattle Mariners @ New York Yankees
Thursday 13 Aug, 12am, TNT Sports 1

St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs
Saturday 15 Aug, 7:15pm, TNT Sports 1

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Atlanta Braves
Sunday 16 Aug, 6:30pm, TNT Sports 2

Miluwakee Brewers @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Sunday 16 Aug, 12:15am, TNT Sports 2

New York Mets @ Toronto Blue Jays
Sunday 16 Aug, 6:30pm, TNT Sports 2

Atlanta Braves @ Miluwakee Brewers
Sunday 23 Aug, 12:10am, TNT Sports 1

New York Mets @ New York Yankees
11–13 Sep, 12:20am, TNT Sports 2

Cycling turned all the way up – and TNT Sports has every mile covered. August brings the main event as the Vuelta a España takes centre stage. Three weeks, one epic challenge – expect brutal climbs, breathless sprint finishes and tactical battles that can change in a heartbeat.

And that’s not all. From top-tier road racing to mountain biking action, TNT Sports is your go-to for everything on two wheels this summer.

Vuelta a España

Saturday 22 Aug to Sunday 13 Sep, TBC, TNT Sports 1

The AFL season is reaching its business end, with every match playing a crucial role in the race for the finals. TNT Sports brings you live coverage of one of the world's fastest and most exciting sports, where spectacular marks, long-range goals and end-to-end action are never far away. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering Aussie Rules for the first time, August and September are the perfect time to get involved as the battle for a place in the top eight intensifies.

Fremantle v Adelaide Crows
Friday 14 Aug, 11am, TNT Sports 2

Richmond v St Kilda
Saturday 15 Aug, 3:30am, TNT Sports 1

North Melbourne v Geelong Cats
Saturday 15 Aug, 6:45am, TNT Sports TBC

Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns
Saturday 15 Aug, 07:15am, TNT Sports 2

Hawthorn v Collingwood
Saturday 15 Aug, 10:40am, TNT Sports TBC

Port Adelaide v Melbourne
Saturday 15 Aug, 11:10am, TNT Sports 3

Western Bulldogs v Carlton
Sunday 16 Aug, 06:15am, TNT Sports 1

St Kilda v Gold CoastSuns
Thursday 20 Aug, 10:30am, TNT Sports 3

The British Masters returns to The Belfry this August, with four days of top-class golf.  

Husqvarna British Masters
Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 Aug, TNT Sports

Motorsport action keeps coming thick and fast on TNT Sports this August and September. Follow every top-class racing from the British Superbikes Championship, Formula E and classic motorsport celebrations from California's legendary Monterey Car Week. Expect wheel-to-wheel battles, dramatic overtakes and plenty of high-speed action across a packed schedule. 

Formula E London ePrix
14–16 Aug, from 12pm, TNT Sports 3

British Superbikes Thruxton
15–16 Aug, from 1pm, TNT Sports 2

Rolex Monterrey Motorsports Reunion
15–16 Aug, from 10am, TNT Sports 2

If precision under pressure is your thing, TNT Sports has plenty of top-class pool action to enjoy this summer. Some of the world's best players will be battling it out in major tournaments, where nerve, skill and tactical brilliance can make all the difference. With dramatic finishes, stunning shot-making and high-stakes competition throughout August, pool fans can look forward to a summer packed with tension and excitement around the table.

Ultimate Pool Champions League
Monday 17 and 24 Aug, 6pm, TNT Sports 1

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