MMA and UFC
– UFC 331 features a championship rematch in Los Angeles as Joshua Van takes on Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title. The event begins with early prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET, exclusively streaming on Paramount+. The prelims follow at 7:00 p.m. ET, also available on Paramount+. The main card starts later in the evening, headlining a stacked card with implications across the division.
NHL preseason
– The NHL campaign opens with seven exhibition games, giving teams a chance to shake off the rust and evaluate younger players. The Dallas Stars visit the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Winnipeg Jets at the Edmonton Oilers and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Minnesota Wild at 8:00 p.m. ET.
– At 9:00 p.m. ET, the Los Angeles Kings meet the Vegas Golden Knights in a neutral-site matchup at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, while the Vancouver Canucks travel to face the Seattle Kraken at the same start time.
– A Montreal Canadiens versus Toronto Maple Leafs split-squad doubleheader also takes place, with both games kicking off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
– The 65-game, eight-day preseason serves as a crucial tune-up for teams before the regular season begins later this month, with most games airing on team or regional networks rather than national television.
Major League Baseball
– The MLB schedule in prime time features several high-profile matchups. The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 7:05 p.m. ET start, with regional broadcasts on MASN and BREW.
– At 7:10 p.m. ET, the Boston Red Sox travel to the Tampa Bay Rays. That same window sees the Philadelphia Phillies at the New York Mets. Both games have regional coverage on respective networks.
– The Oakland Athletics square off against the Cleveland Guardians at 7:10 p.m. ET, with regional broadcasts on CLEG and NBCSCA. Other late-night tilts include the Chicago Cubs versus the Cincinnati Reds in a 6:40 p.m. ET start, and the Kansas City Royals facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in another 6:40 p.m. ET game.
– The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Texas Rangers at 8:05 p.m. ET (RSN, Sportsnet), followed by the Atlanta Braves at the Houston Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET (regional networks). The Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox at 7:40 p.m. ET, split across regional channels.
– Additional late games include the Washington Nationals at the St. Louis Cardinals (8:15 p.m. ET) and the Seattle Mariners at the Colorado Rockies (8:10 p.m. ET). The Miami Marlins visit the San Diego Padres at 8:40 p.m. ET, with the New York Yankees at the Arizona Diamondbacks at 9:40 p.m. ET. West Coast matchups close out the night: the San Francisco Giants at the Los Angeles Dodgers (9:45 p.m. ET) and the Minnesota Twins at the Los Angeles Angels (9:38 p.m. ET), each with its own regional listings.
College football
– The college football weekend is packed with games beginning in the afternoon and stretching into the evening. The action starts around 11:30 a.m. with Coastal Carolina versus Delaware on CBSSN.
– A busy early noon slate features high-profile matchups such as Kent State at Ohio State on FOX, Akron at Minnesota on Big Ten Network, Arizona State at Kansas on FS1, and a series of other games across ESPNU, ESPNU2, ACCN, USA, and ABC.
– The 3:30 p.m. window adds a formidable lineup: notable games include Utah State at Utah, USC versus Rutgers, Kentucky at Texas A&M, and a slate of other regional and national broadcasts.
– The afternoon continues with a 4:00 p.m. slot featuring Northern Iowa at Iowa, among other tilts across FS1, ESPNU, and regional networks.
– The evening schedule grows even busier with multiple games in prime time, including notable conferences and matchups across ESPN networks, FOX, CBS Sports Network, and USA. The late-evening and late-night hours feature additional games across a broad range of channels.
Women’s basketball and other events
– The WNBA delivers a three-game slate beginning in the early afternoon. The Phoenix Mercury head to Arlington to meet the Dallas Wings at the College Park Center, with CBS carrying the game and Paramount+ providing streaming access.
– At 7:00 p.m. ET, the Chicago Sky host the Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena, available to viewers on Prime Video.
– The late-night cap features the Seattle Storm versus the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center in San Francisco, also available on Prime Video.
Motorsports
– The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race, with pre-race coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on USA Network. The green flag is expected around 7:45–7:55 p.m. ET, signaling another illuminated night race under the lights in Bristol.
Broadcasts and viewing
– With so many events on Saturday, fans have a wide array of options across networks and streaming platforms. It’s a great weekend to explore multiple sports in one sitting, whether you’re following a single favorite or sampling games across leagues.
If you’re planning your watching schedule, consider prioritizing live options first (especially for UFC 331 and MLB/NHL primetime games), then map out streaming availability for regional broadcasts. This weekend’s lineup offers something for every sports enthusiast, from high-stakes title fights to exhibition play and late-season exploits across multiple leagues.
