This Easter weekend raises an exciting question: what can sports fans look forward to on their TV guide? The answer is a packed schedule featuring key matches from the FA Cup and the thrilling conclusion of March Madness.
The men’s and women’s FA Cup quarter-finals will be played over the weekend, with Sky Sports broadcasting the majority of the action. Notably, on April 4, fans can tune in at 12:45pm for the highly anticipated match between Manchester City and Liverpool, followed by Chelsea facing Port Vale at 5:15pm, and Southampton taking on Arsenal at 8:00pm.
On April 5, West Ham will clash with Leeds United at 4:30pm, while the weekend wraps up with Chelsea playing Tottenham on April 6 at 1:30pm. As Sky Sports holds the majority of football TV rights for the 2025/26 season, fans can expect comprehensive coverage.
Meanwhile, in the world of basketball, March Madness is set to captivate audiences with a total of 134 games across men’s and women’s tournaments. The men’s NCAA championship game is scheduled for April 6, 2026, while the women’s championship will take place a day earlier on April 5.
Disney+ will stream all March Madness games in the UK and Europe (excluding the Netherlands), making it accessible for fans eager to catch the action. The monthly subscription cost for Disney+ in the UK is £5.99.
As the first men’s NCAA tournament was held in 1939, this annual event continues to showcase the best college basketball teams in the country, with a single-elimination format that heightens the excitement.
As fans prepare for this action-packed weekend, one quote sums it up perfectly: “It’s time to crack open that Easter egg and get watching!” With so much on offer, sports enthusiasts will have plenty to enjoy.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the schedule, but the anticipation for these matches is palpable.