Your practical guide to sport on TV – The Irish Times

1) PDC World Championship

It’s Christmas and we’re all darts fans again, at least for a few weeks. Favorites for the title are last year’s finalists Peter Wright and Michael Smith, as well as 2019 champion Michael van Gerwen and 2021 winner Gerwyn Price. There are several Irish players at the tournament including Derry’s Daryl Gurney, Fermanagh’s Brendan Dolan and Limerick’s William O’Connor but keep an eye on newcomer Josh Rock. The Antrim man is the current PDC Youth World Champion. – December 15th to January 3rd, Sky Sports

2) Sportsman of the Year

The annual UK event, held in Salford, is always entertaining and (no matter who wins) controversial. Eight awards will be presented – including the Unsung Hero award, with Anna Pim from Belfast and Mary O’Hagan from Co Derry shortlisted. The top prize is of course the ` Sports Personality of the Year award and the hot favorite is England and Arsenal striker Beth Mead, with other contenders including snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan and cricketer Ben Stokes. – Wednesday, ` 1, 18:45-21:00

3) Manchester City vs Liverpool

it’s back After this strange mid-season break for the World Cup, clubs are gearing up for action again. One of the early highlights will be the clash between the sides who have shared the last five League Cup titles (four for Man City, with Liverpool reigning champions). Anyone interested in the League Cup? Well, we know at least two people who definitely do – Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp. – Thursday, Sky Sports Football, 20:00

4) Eagles vs Cowboys

While most sports take at least a few days off around Christmas, the professional American football machinery keeps rolling — with more than a dozen NFL games across the country on Saturday and Sunday. For the first time, the league has a triple header for fans scheduled for Christmas Day. If you’re looking for one to dive into, perhaps visiting the Green Bay Packers — led by 39-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers — in Miami to take on the high-flying dolphins might be for you. – Saturday, Sky Sports NFL, 6 p.m

5) Munster versus Leinster

There is undoubtedly a big gap between these two teams and this is also reflected in the URC table. League leaders Leinster have 43 points after nine wins from nine games – almost twice as many match points as Munster with its four wins. Is it a rivalry when one team has beaten the other nine times in the last 10? Yes, of course it still is, but a strong performance and victory are certainly more important for Munster than for the visitors. – St. Stephen’s Day, TG4 & Premier Sports, 7:35 p.m

MONDAY (December 19)

• CRICKET – BT Sport 2 from 12.15am – 1st Test, D3 Australia v South Africa
• NFL – Sky Sports NFL – 1:20 p.m. Giants @ Commanders
• CRICKET – Sky Sports Cricket from 4.45am – 3rd Test, D3 Pakistan v England
• DARTS – Sky Sports Arena, 12:30pm – 4:30pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm PDC World Championship
• EQUESTRIAN – ` Red Button, 6.30pm-10.25pm ​​London International Horse Show
• SOCCER – Sky Sports Football – 8pm C: Wigan v Sheffield Utd

TUESDAY (December 20)

• CRICKET – BT Sport 2 from 12.15am – 1st Test, D4 Australia v South Africa
• NFL – Sky Sports NFL – 1.15am Rams @ Packers
• CRICKET – Sky Sports Cricket from 4.45am – 3rd Test, D4 Pakistan v England
• DARTS – Sky Sports Arena, 19:00 – 23:00 PDC World Championship
• SOCCER – Sky Sports Football – 8pm SP: Aberdeen v Rangers

WEDNESDAY (December 21)

• CRICKET – BT Sport 2 from 12.15am – 1st Test, D5 Australia v South Africa
• CRICKET – Sky Sports Cricket from 4.45am – 3rd Test, D5 Pakistan v England
• DARTS – Sky Sports Arena, 12:30pm – 4:30pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm PDC World Championship
• SOCCER – DAZN – Women’s Champions League – 17:45 Lyon – Juventus; 5.45 p.m. Zurich – Arsenal; 20:00 Barcelona in Rosengård; 8 p.m. Bayern Munich in Benfica
• SPORT – ` 1, 18:45 – 21:00 Sports Personality of the Year
• SOCCER – Sky Sports Football – 8pm L Cup: Man Utd v Burnley

THURSDAY (December 22nd)

• DARTS – Sky Sports Arena, 12:30pm – 4:30pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm PDC World Championship
• SOCCER – DAZN – Women’s Champions League – 17:45 Slavia Prague – Roma; 5:45 p.m. St. Pölten – VfL Wolfsburg; 8pm Chelsea v PSG; 8 p.m. Real Madrid in Vallaznia
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 1pm – 8pm T14: Toulon – Lyon
• SOCCER – Sky Sports Football – League Cup – 8pm Man City v Liverpool

FRIDAY (December 23)

• NFL – Sky Sports NFL – 1:15 p.m. Jaguars @ Jets
• DARTS – Sky Sports Arena, 12:30pm – 4:30pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm PDC World Championship
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 1pm-3pm URC: Sharks v Lions
• RUGBY – TG4 & Premier Sports 1 – 5:15pm URC: Stormers – Bulls
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 2 – 5.45pm T14: La Rochelle – Bordeaux
• SOCCER – Sky Sports Football – 7.30pm SP: Ross County v Rangers
• RUGBY – RTE 2 & Premier Sports 1 – 7:35pm URC: Connacht v Ulster
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 2 – 7:35pm URC: Glasgow – Edinburgh
• RUGBY – BT Sport 1 – 7.45pm EP: London Irish – Saracens

SATURDAY (Christmas Eve)

• NBA – Sky Sports Mix – 12:30 a.m. Bucks @ Nets
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 1pm – 12:30pm URC: Benetton – Zebra
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 2-2pm T14: Racing 92 v Stade Francais
• RUGBY – BT Sport 1-3pm EP: Leicester v Gloucester
• NFL – Sky Sports NFL – 6 p.m. Packers @ Dolphins; 9:30 p.m. Broncos @ Rams; 1:15 p.m. Raiders @ Steelers

SUNDAY (Christmas Day)

• NBA – Sky Sports Mix – 5 p.m. 76ers @ Knicks; 7:30 p.m. Lakers @ Mavericks; 10 p.m. Bucks @ Celtics
• NFL – Sky Sports NFL – 6 p.m. Packers @ Dolphins; 9:30 p.m. Broncos @ Rams; 01:20 Buccaneers @ Cardinals
• CRICKET – BT Sport 1 from 11.30pm – 2nd Test, D1 Australia v South Africa

MONDAY (St. Stephen’s Day)

• NBA – Sky Sports Mix – 1am Grizzlies @ Warriors; 3:30 a.m. Suns @ Nuggets
• CRICKET – Sky Sports Cricket from 4.50am – 1st Test, D1 Pakistan v New Zealand
• SOCCER – Sky Sports Football Red Button – Midday C: Watford v Millwall; 3pm C: Bristol City – West Brom; 3pm C: Preston v Huddersfield; 3pm C: Sheffield Utd v Coventry
• FOOTBALL – Sky Sports Football & Showcase – 12.30pm C: Sunderland v Blackburn
• SOCCER – Premier Sports 1pm – 12.30pm PL: Brentford – Tottenham; 3pm Leicester v Newcastle; 5.30pm Aston Villa – Liverpool; 8pm Arsenal v West Ham Utd
• HORSE RACING – UTV & Virgin Media One, 12.30pm-3pm Kempton Park
• HORSE RACING – RTE 2, 1pm-3.15pm Leopardstown
• SOCCER – ` 2 – 2pm IP: Glentoran v Linfield
• SOCCER – Premier Sports 2-3pm PL: Everton v Wolverhampton
• FOOTBALL – Sky Sports Football – 5.15pm C: Cardiff City v QPR; 7.45pm Luton Town – Norwich City
• RUGBY – Premier Sports 2 – 5:15pm URC: Ospreys – Scarlets
• RUGBY – TG4 & Premier Sports 2 – 19:35 URC: Munster – Leinster
• NBA – Sky Sports Mix – Midnight Nets @ Cavaliers
• SOCCER – ` 1 11.20pm – 12.45am Match of the day
• CRICKET – BT Sport 2 from 11.30pm – 2nd Test, D2 Australia v South Africa
• CRICKET – Sky Sports Cricket from 4.50am – 1st Test, D2 Pakistan v New Zealand