Best Sports on TV This Weekend (October 4-5th): Non-Stop NFL and Premier League Action

October spells the beginning of a crucial phase in America’s most beloved sports: the MLB postseason is just beginning, and the weekend of October 4th will host the divisional round. Meanwhile, the NFL is starting to take shape, with the best already separating themselves from the rest. European soccer leagues are getting into rhythm ahead of the October international break, while the NBA preseason kicks off as well. 

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Top 3 Must-Watch Sporting Events This Weekend: October 4-5th

NFL surprises, MLB playoff openers, and a tighter Premier League race headline this weekend’s must-watch action.

NFL: Denver Broncos @ Philadelphia Eagles

• Day: Sunday, October 5th
• Time: 1 PM ET
• Channel: CBS, Paramount+, NFL+

Philadelphia hasn’t played the prettiest football in their Super Bowl defense, but it’s been effective. As one of only two unbeaten teams, the Eagles have ground out tough wins through four weeks and now host a Denver squad fresh off a big Monday night victory over the Bengals. That win gave the Broncos much-needed momentum and breathed life into an offense that had stalled early in 2025.

Bo Nix looked sharp against Cincinnati, but he’ll need his very best to crack this Philly defense. On the other side, the Eagles’ offense has done just enough under first-year playcaller Kevin Patullo, rarely shifting out of second gear. With Denver’s strong defense lining up, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles face a serious test on their road to 5-0.

Premier League: Chelsea vs Liverpool

• When: Saturday, October 4th
• Time: 12:30 AM ET
• Channel: NBC, NBC Universo, Peacock 

Liverpool may be leading the pack already, looking strong in their title defense, but there have been some notable chinks in the armor. For one, they just lost their first game of the season against Crystal Palace, before losing against Galatasaray in the Champions League. Not exactly the kind of momentum they would have hoped for ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, the Blues bounced back from an embarrassing 3-1 loss to Brighton at the weekend by downing Benfica in the Champions League midweek. They desperately need to make up for their early stumble in the league, and got the better of Liverpool the last time the two sides met in May.

MLB Postseason: Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs/San Diego Padres

• When: Saturday, October 4th
• Time: TBD
• Channel: TBS, MLB.TV

After making the playoffs in 7 of the last 8 seasons, Milwaukee took a huge leap in 2025. Pat Murphy’s men set a franchise record with 97 wins, making them the very best team in baseball. The Brewers have been a model small-market franchise, as they’re better positioned than they ever have been to make a run at winning their first World Series. They’ll have to get past the Cubs/Padres first, though.

Sport on October 4-5th:​​Full Weekend Sporting Highlights by Day

Saturday, October 4th

• College Football– (8:30pm ET, CW, NFL Network, ABC): Miami Hurricanes @ Florida State Seminoles: FSU lost a heartbreaker last weekend, but this is their chance to knock off an undefeated, top 3 team, and keep their playoff hopes alive.
• MLB Postseason - (TBD, TBS, MLB.TV): LA Dodgers/Cincinnati Reds @ Philadelphia Phillies

The National League’s two-seed will host a spicy matchup to open their postseason campaign, hoping to cash in on their championship window.

• NBA Preseason - (11:00am ET, NBA TV, MSGSN): New York Knicks @ Philadelphia 76ers: The Sixers hosts one of the Eastern Conference contenders, a good look at Philly’s youth, and Mike Brown’s new look Knicks.
• Formula 1: Qualifying - (9:00am ET, ESPN2, Fubo Sports) Singapore Grand Prix: The F1 season is hitting crunch time, and a good qualifying session around this Singapore circuit will be key to set up a point scoring opportunity on Sunday.
• Boxing: Nathaniel Collins vs Cristobal Lorente - (5:00pm ET, DAZN) Collins hopes to make a statement in front of a home crowd, taking on a formidable challenger from the continent.

Sunday, October 5th

• Italian Serie A - (2:45pm Paramount+, DAZN): Juventus vs AC Milan: Two historic rivals face off, as 4th place Juve face the table-topping Milan in a clash with huge implications for the Scudetto race.
• MLB Posteason - (TBD, FOX Sports 1, MLB Network, MLB.TV): New York Yankees/Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays: The AL 1-seed will look to carry their momentum with them to the postseason, as the Yankees/Sox come off a tough rivalry series.
• Formula 1: Race - (8:00am ET, ESPN, ESPN+, Fubo Sports) Singapore Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri looks to shake his recent DNF in Azerbaijan, and extend his lead atop the standings.
• NBA Preseason - (5:00pm ET, NBA League Pass, Thunder App): Oklahoma City Thunder @ Charlotte Hornets: First look at the defending champs, against one of the more exciting rookies in this class in Kon Kneuppel.
• UFC 320: Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira - (11:00pm ET, FX Network): Pereira is looking for revenge, as Ankalaev got the best of him back in March, running the fight on his terms.
• MLS Regular Season Matches - (Various times, MLS Season Pass):

The next installment of thrilling MLS action is 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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