Best Sports on TV This Weekend (August 30-31st): College Football & MLB
It’s the final weekend of August, which means the NFL regular season is almost here and college football is officially back. The CFB opening weekend brings a huge matchup between two national title contenders, while over in New York, the US Open heats up as title hopefuls begin to separate themselves.
Elsewhere, key MLB matchups could shake up the playoff picture, and the WNBA regular season continues to build toward an exciting postseason run.
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| Event | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Football: Texas @ Ohio State | Sat, Aug 30 | 12:00 PM | Fox, Fox Sports App, FUBO TV |
| MLB: Mariners @ Guardians | Sat, Aug 30 | 7:15 PM | Fox, MLB.TV |
| US Open Tennis | Aug 30-31 | 7:00 AM | ESPN |
Top 3 Must-Watch Sporting Events This Weekend: August 30-31st
The big event this weekend will be the college football season beginning, but fans of baseball and basketball will also have plenty to look forward to, with some premier matchups lined up. Make sure to visit the Live Sports on TV Website, where you will find up-to-date schedules and broadcast information for every sport.
College Football: Texas Longhorns @ Ohio State Buckeyes
- Day: Saturday, August 30th
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Channel: Fox, Fox Sports App, FUBO TV
Opening weekend doesn’t get bigger than this. Just eight months after their College Football Playoff semifinal showdown, Texas heads to Columbus for a high-stakes rematch with the reigning national champions, Ohio State.
The Buckeyes may have lost key pieces to the NFL, but they return with serious firepower, including breakout sophomore wideout Jeremiah Smith. The Longhorns, meanwhile, enter 2025 as the No. 1 team in the nation, led by none other than Arch Manning who takes over as full-time starter with sky-high expectations.
Two heavyweights. One electric atmosphere. This might be the best game we get all season, and it is only Week 1.
MLB: Seattle Mariners @ Cleveland Guardians
- When: Saturday, August 30th
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Channel: Fox, MLB.TV
Saturday night baseball heads to Cleveland for a marquee matchup with serious postseason implications. The Guardians are fighting to stay in the Wild Card race, while the Mariners look to seize control of the AL West.
Seattle has been strong all season, powered by MVP front-runner Cal Raleigh behind the plate, and are chasing their first playoff berth since 2022. Cleveland, led by star third baseman José Ramírez, will look to defend home turf and keep their postseason hopes alive in front of a fired-up crowd.
Tennis: US Open
- When: Saturday-Sunday, August 30-31st
- Time: Coverage from 7:00 AM ET
- Channel: ESPN
It’s crunch time at the final Grand Slam of the year as we head into the Round of 16 and the finalists begin to take shape. Could we be on track for a third straight Grand Slam final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? The two have already delivered some thrilling tennis this season.
The US Open always brings champagne moments, and this year is shaping up to be no different. Tune in to watch the world’s best go head-to-head at one of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis.
Sports on TV, August 30-31st: Full Weekend Sporting Highlights by Day
Saturday, August 30th
- College Football – (3:30pm ET, ABC/Fubo Sports: Alabama Crimson Tide @ Florida State Seminoles. A key matchup in the opening weekend of college football featuring perennial title challengers Alabama up against a storied program trying to find its past glory in Florida State.
- MLB Regular Season - (9:10pm ET, Sportsnet LA, MLB.TV): Arizona Diamondbacks @ Los Angeles Dodgers. The defending World Series champs seek a bye spot for the playoffs as they remain in the hunt and go up against division rivals in the Diamondbacks.
- WNBA Regular Season - (10:00pm ET, WNBATV/FUBO Sports): New York Liberty @ Phoenix Mercury. Two of the best teams in the WNBA face off in what could be a future playoffs matchup.
- US Open - (Coverage starts at 7:00am ET, ESPN, ESPN+): The final Grand Slam of the year begins to get interesting as the tournament gets deeper into the bracket and potential winners begin to emerge.
- IndyCar: Grand Prix of Nashville Qualifying - (2:00pm ET, Fox Sports 2): Qualifying for the final Grand Prix of the IndyCar calendar which will determine the starting grid for Sunday’s race.
- Boxing: MFB Boxing Manchester - (Coverage begins 1pm ET, DAZN): MMA legends Darren Till and Luke Rockhold headline this boxing card brought to you by the crossover Misfits boxing promotion.
Sunday, August 31st
- MLB Regular Season - (7:10pm ET, ESPN, MLB.TV): Atlanta Braves @ Philadelphia Phillies. The MLB regular season is at the final stages and the in-form Braves face one of the best teams in the National League in the Phillies.
- WNBA Regular Season - (7:30pm ET, ABC): Indiana Fever @ Golden State Valkyries. Despite losing two superstars in Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham to injury, the Fever are still contenders in the playoffs and will seek to get a win against the Valkyries.
- US Open - (Coverage starts at 7:00am ET, ESPN, ESPN+): The final Grand Slam of the year begins to get interesting as the tournament gets deeper into the bracket and potential winners begin to emerge.
- IndyCar: Grand Prix of Nashville Race - (2:30pm ET, Fox Sports 1): The final race of the IndyCar season is here and although the driver’s championship is all but wrapped up, there will be plenty of racing left to see.
- NASCAR: Cook Out Southern 500 Race - (6pm ET, Fox/Fox Sports 1): NASCAR’s oldest Superspeedway race returns in what should be a thrilling 501 miles of racing.
- MLS Regular Season Matches - (Various times, MLS Season Pass): The next installment of thrilling MLS action streaming via Apple’s MLS Season Pass.
Remember to keep an eye on our TV Sports Guide each weekend, giving you a rundown of everything on each and every day with timings and broadcast information.
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