Whether your passion lies on the gridiron or the pitch, the diamond, hardwood or circuit, The Athletic has the perfect live coverage for you during another action-packed week.
The live coverage schedule this week includes a “Monday Night Football” doubleheader, exhilarating UEFA Champions League fixtures, NBA Opening Night, Games 1 and 2 of the 2025 World Series, El Clásico, the Mexico Formula 1 Grand Prix and more.
With each blog featuring the latest news, play-by-play, reactions, analysis and more, you won’t want to miss a moment of our extensive coverage.
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Without further ado, here is the full live schedule for the week of Oct. 20-26.
Monday
“Monday Night Football” – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions and Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Buccaneers enter play with the best record in the NFC, traveling to Detroit to face the Lions, who are looking to respond after a tough loss at Kansas City. The Texans are coming off their bye, facing Sam Darnold and a Seahawks team that beat Jacksonville in Week 6.
Our live coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT. Check out last week’s “Monday Night Football” blog here.
ALCS Game 7 – Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
It does not get much better than this – one game for all the marbles as the opportunity to represent the AL in the 2025 World Series hangs in the balance as Toronto hosts Seattle.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Tuesday
UEFA Champions League – Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid
Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, travel to Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid on Matchday 3 of the league phase. The Gunners are undefeated in the Champions League this season with victories over Athletic Club and Olympiacos, while Atleti lost to Liverpool but bounced back with a win against Frankfurt.
Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. BST.
Arsenal have won both their Champions League matches so far this season
NBA Opening Night – Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The defending NBA champion Thunder take on one of their biggest adversaries in the Western Conference, as OKC will raise a banner before facing Kevin Durant and the Rockets.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
NBA Opening Night – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Even without LeBron James suiting up, the stars will be out in Hollywood with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Luka Dončić all in action as the Lakers host the Warriors.
Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET, 2 p.m. PT.
Wednesday
UEFA Champions League – Real Madrid vs. Juventus
After being bounced by Arsenal in last year’s Champions League campaign, Real Madrid is off to a strong start in the league phase with wins over Marseille and Kairat Almaty. Juventus are in need of a win, having drawn against both Dortmund and Villarreal.
Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. BST.
Thursday
“Thursday Night Football” – Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Both squads are coming off frustrating losses in Week 6 and are looking to get back in the win column. Minnesota was unable to knock off Philadelphia, while Los Angeles was blown out by Indianapolis. Now, the Vikings travel to Los Angeles to challenge the Chargers as the Week 8 slate begins.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Friday
2025 World Series Game 1 – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners/Toronto Blue Jays
Another grueling MLB season is winding to a close, but first, the 2025 World Series champ must be named with the Dodgers looking to run it back. The Mariners have not won a title in franchise history while the Blue Jays last championship came in 1993.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT. Check out last year’s World Series coverage here.
Saturday
Formula 1 – Mexico F1, FP3 & Qualifying
Get the latest updates from qualifying and final practice ahead of Sunday’s Mexico F1 Grand Prix from Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
Coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET.
Max Verstappen is storming back into world title contention
2025 World Series Game 2 – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Seattle Mariners/Toronto Blue Jays
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Sunday
NFL news and scores
Want to stay updated with all the latest news around the NFL in real time from our team of reporters across the league? This catch-all blog will be live from before kickoff of the 1 p.m. ET slate through “Sunday Night Football.”
Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET, 7 a.m. PT.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
A matchup so epic it has earned the moniker “El Clásico.” Real Madrid vs. Barcelona features the game’s biggest stars, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Júnior and more, on the historic pitch at Camp Nou.
Coverage begins at 5 a.m. ET, 10 a.m. BST.
Mexico F1 Grand Prix
Sitting more than a mile above sea level, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City is one of the most unique venues in Formula 1, featuring the vaunted Peraltada corner, which now includes a trip through a former baseball stadium. Oscar Piastri maintains a 40-point world championship lead as Max Verstappen and the field look to gain ground.
Coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET, 3 p.m. BST.
“Sunday Night Football” – Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Back-to-back prime-time games for the Steelers, hosting the Packers at Acrisure Stadium as Aaron Rodgers faces his former team for the first time since being traded in April of 2023.
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT.
