Sports Calendar: All you need to know about what's happening in October

Toe the line at the Dublin marathon and Ireland aim to negotiate a route to the World Cup.

 

AMERICAN FOOTBALL: (NFL, 6pm Irish time unless stated): 

12: Eagles at Giants, 2.30pm; Seahawks at Jaguars, Cowboys at Panthers, 49ers at Buccaneers, Chargers at Dolphins, Rams at Ravens, Browns at Steelers, Cardinals at Colts; Titans at Raiders, 9.05pm; Bengals at Packers, 9.05pm; Patriots at Saints, 9.25pm.

19: Rams at Jaguars, 2.30pm; Saints at Bears, Dolphins at Browns, Patriots at Titans, Raiders at Chiefs, Panthers at Jets, Eagles at Vikings; Colts at Chargers, 9.05pm; Giants at Broncos, 9.05pm; Commanders at Cowboys, 9.25pm; Packers at Cardinals, 9.25pm.

31: Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins, 12.15am.

ATHLETICS 

8-19: European Masters Championships.  

12: Chicago Marathon.  

19: Autumn Cross Country, Dublin. 

26: Dublin Marathon.  

BASKETBALL: (first team named at home):

11: Men’s Super League: Ballincollig v St Vincent’s, 4pm; Neptune v Belfast Star, 6.30pm; Tralee Warriors v UCD Marian, 7pm; Killester v Éanna, 7.15pm; Sligo All-Stars v Limerick Celtics, 7.30pm.

11: Women’s Super League: Cavan Eagles v Brunell, 3pm; Fr Mathews v Trinity Meteors, 5pm; Killester v UCC Glainmire, 5pm; Waterford Wildcats v Liffey Celtics, 7pm.

11: Men’s Division One: Ulster University v Lakers, 4.30pm; Tipp Talons v Templeogue, 6.30pm; Malahide v Portlaoise Panthers, 6.30pm; Maree v Dublin Lions, 7pm; Maigh Cuilinn, 7pm; Limerick Sports Eagles v Moy Tolka Rovers, 7pm; Killarney Cougars v Team North West, 7.30pm; Drogheda Wolves v Titans BC, 7.30pm.

11: Women’s Division One: Cleveland Rockets v Limerick Celtics, 3pm; University of Galway Mystics v Dublin Raiders, 3.30pm; Limerick Sport Huskies v Kilkenny Stars, 4.45pm; Swords Thunder v Dublin Lions, 5.30pm; Templeogue v Moy Tolka Rovers, 7pm.

12: Men’s Super League: UCC Demons v Flexachem KCYMS, 3pm. Women’s Super League: Portlaoise Panthers v St Pauls Killarney, 3pm.

18: Men’s Super League: Belfast Star v Limerick Celtics, 6.30pm; Energywise Ireland Neptune v Ballincollig, 6.30pm; Griffith College Éanna v St Vincent’s, 7pm; UCD Marian v EJ Sligo All-Stars, 7pm; Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v UCC Demons, 7pm; Flexachem KCYMS v Killester, 7.15pm.

18: Women’s Super League: McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles v Midlands Park Portlaoise Panthers, 3pm; Utility Trust St Pauls Killarney v Catalyst Fr Mathews, 4pm; Trinity Meteors v SETU Waterford Wildcats, 5.30pm.

18: Men’s Division One: Dublin Lions v Killarney Cougars, 5.30pm; Titans BC v Ulster University, pm; Maree v Drogheda Wolves, 7pm; Maigh Cuilinn v Moy Tolka Rovers, 7pm; Templeogue v Limerick Sport Eagles, 7pm; SPK Utility Trust Lakers v Malahide, 7.30pm; Carrick Cruisers v ND Audit Portlaoise Panthers, 7.30pm.

18: Women’s Division One: Cleveland Rockets v Limerick Sports Huskies, 3pm; Templeogue v Abbey Seals Dublin Lions, 4pm; Dublin Raiders v Moy Tolka Rovers, 5.15pm; Clunetech Kilkenny Stars v Swords Thunder, 6pm.

CAMOGIE:

11: Cork Premier Intermediate championship final: Ballincollig v Ballygarvan, Castle Road, 3.30pm.

12: Cork Senior championship final: St Catherine’s v St Finbarr’s, MTU, 2pm.

18: Lillie O’Sullivan final: Ballinora v Glen Rovers, Castle Road, 1pm. 

18: Junior A championship final: Blarney v Youghal, Castle Road, 4pm.

GAA 

11: Armagh SFC semi-final: Crossmaglen Rangers v St Patrick’s, Armagh, 6pm.

11: Carlow SFC Relegation play-off: Eire Og v Tinryland, Cullen Park, 2.15pm.

11: Cork: Premier SFC relegation play-off replay: Carbery Rangers v Valley Rovers, Enniskeane, 4pm; Premier JFC semi-finals (4pm): Buttevant v Canovee, Glantane; St Nick’s v Cobh, Carrigtwohill. IAFC semi-final: Adrigole v Ilen Rovers, Bantry, 4pm. Premier IFC semi-finals: Uibh Laoire v Aghada, Páirc Uí Rinn, 2.30pm; Naomh Abán v Aghabullogue, Macroom 4pm. SAFC semi-finals (Páirc Uí Chaoimh): Cill na Marta v Éire Óg, 5.45pm; Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh v Knocknagree, 7.30pm.

11: Derry SFC semi-final: Glen v O’Donovan Rossa, Celtic Park, 7pm.

11: Galway SFC semi-finals (Pearse Stadium): Maigh Cuilinn v Tuam Stars, 5.45pm; Corofin v Salthill-Knocknacarra, 7.30pm.

11: Kerry SFC quarter-finals (Fitzgerald Stadium): Rathmore v East Kerry, 2pm; Austin Stacks v Kenmare Shamrocks, 4pm.

11: Leitrim SFC Relegation play-off: Melvin Gaels v St Marys, Ballinaglera St Hughs, 4pm.

11: Limerick SFC: Newcastle West v Ballylanders, Kilmallock, 1pm; Kildimo Pallaskenry v Galtee Gaels, Hospital, 1pm; Mungret St Pauls v St Kierans, Askeaton, 1pm; Fr Casey’s v Na Piarsaigh, Rathkeale, 3.30pm; Oola v Rathkeale, Mungret, 3.30pm; Adare v Monaleen, Bruff, 3.30pm.

11: London SHC semi-finals (Ruislip): Brothers Pearse v Kilburn Gaels, 1pm; St Gabriel’s v Sean Treacys, 3pm.

11: Mayo SFC semi-finals: Ballina Stephenites v Knockmore, Crossmolina, 1pm; Crossmolina v Westport, Charlestown, 4pm.

11: Tipperary SHC semi-final: Loughmore-Castleiney v Holycross/Ballycahill, Thurles, 4.10pm.

11: Waterford SFC quarter-final: Roanmore v Gaultier, Kilmacthomas, 1pm.

11: Wexford SHC Relegation play-off: Cros

sabeg/Ballymurn v Oylegate-Glenbrien, Wexford Park, 2.30pm.

12: Antrim SFC final: Cuchullains Dunloy v Cargin, Corrigan Park, 1.30pm.

12: Carlow SFC final: Rathvilly v Bagenalstown Gaels, Cullen Park, 4pm.

12: Cavan SFC final: Gowna v Kingscourt, Cavan, 4pm.

12: Clare SFC final: Éire Óg Ennis v St Joseph’s Doora Barefield, Ennis, 3.30pm.

12: Cork: Premier SFC semi-finals (Páirc Uí Chaoimh): Nemo Rangers v Newcestown, 2pm; Ballincollig v St Finbarr’s, 3.45pm.
IAFC semi-final: Kilmurry v Boherbue, Ovens, 2pm.

12: Derry SFC semi-final: Slaughtneil v Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge, Owenbeg, 3pm.

12: Donegal SFC final: Gaoth Dobhair v Naomh Conail, Letterkenny, 3.30pm.

12: Down SHC semi-finals: Portaferry v Bredagh, Portaferry, 1pm; Ballygalget v Ballycran, Ballygalget, 3.30pm.

12: Dublin SHC semi-finals (Parnell Park): Lucan Sarsfields v Ballyboden St Endas, 2pm; Kilmacud Crokes v Na Fianna, 4pm.

12: Kerry SFC quarter-finals (Austin Stack Park): Spa v Mid Kerry, 1.30pm; West Kerry v Dingle, 3.30pm.

12: Kildare SHC final: Maynooth v Naas, Newbridge, 3.30pm.

12: Kilkenny SHC semi-finals (Nowlan Park): Mullinavet v O’Loughlin Gaels, 1.45pm; Dicksboro v Shamrocks Ballyhale, 3.45pm.

12: Laois SFC final: Courtwood v Portarlington, Portlaoise, 4pm.

12: Leitrim SFC semi-final replay: Ballinamore SOH v Fenagh St Caillins, Carrick-on-Shannon, 4pm.

12: Longford SFC final: Colmcille v Killoe Young Emmets, Longford, 4.15pm.

12: Meath SFC final: Ratoath v Summerhill, Navan, 2pm.

12: Monaghan SFC Relegation play-off (12pm): Ballybay Pearse Brothers v Cremartin, Ballybay; Aughnamullen v Truagh, Aughnamullen. SFC semi-finals (Clones): Clontibret O’Neills v Scotstown, 2pm; Inniskeen v Magheracloone, 3.45pm.

12: Sligo SFC final: Coolera/Strandhill v Shamrock Gaels, Enniscrone, 3.30pm.

12: Tipperary SHC: SHC semi-final: Drom and Inch v Nenagh Eire Og, Semple Stadium, 4pm; Relegation playoff: Lorrha v Casthail S Coicam, Templemore, 2.30pm.

12: Tyrone SFC semi-finals: Loughmacrory St Teresa’s v An Charraig Mhor Noamh Colmcille, Pomeroy, 2.30pm; Errigal Ciaran v Trí Leac C. Naoimh Mhic Artáin, Omagh, 6pm.

12: Waterford SFC quarter-finals: Kilrossanty v Abbeyside-Ballinacourty, Fraher Field, 2pm.

12: Wexford SHC semi-finals (Wexford Park): Rathnure St Anne’s v Naomh Éanna, 2.30pm; St Martin’s v Ferns St Aidans, 4.15pm.

12: Wicklow SHC final: Bray Emmets v Emmet Carn An Bhua, Aughrim, 3pm.

18: Cork IAHC final: Aghabullogue v Bandon, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 5.30pm. SAHC final: Bride Rovers v Castlelyons, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7.30pm.

18: Galway SHC semi-final (Pearse Stadium): Craughwell v St Thomas’, 5.45pm; Turloughmore v Loughrea, 7.30pm.

18: Dublin SFC final: Ballyboden St Endas v Na Fianna, Parnell Park, 8pm.

18: Fermanagh SFC final: Erne Gaels Belleek v Derrygonnelly Harps, Enniskillen, 6pm.

18: Kerry SFC semi-final: Rathmore v Austin Stacks, Fitzgerald Stadium, 4pm.

18: Tipperary SFC semi-final: Kilsheelan-Kilcash v Loughmore-Castleiney, Cashel, 3pm.

18: Waterford SFC semi-final: The Nire v Gaultier, Fraher Field, 7pm.

19: Antrim SHC final: Naomh Eoin v Na Seamróga, Ballycastle, 2pm.

19: Carlow SFC final: Old Leighlin v Rathvilly, Cullen Park, 4pm.

19: Cork: Premier SHC final: Midleton v Sarsfields, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3.15pm. PIHC final: Ballincollig v Ballinhassig, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 1.15pm.

19: Derry SFC final: O’Donovan Rossa v Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge, Celtic Park, 3.30pm.

19: Down SFC final: Carryduff v Kilcoo, Newry, 3.30pm.

19: Kerry SFC semi-final: Mid Kerry v Dingle,

ASP, 2pm.

19: Kildare SFC final: Athy v Naas, Newbridge, 3.30pm.

19: Leitrim SFC final: Ballinamore SoH v Leitrim Gaels, Carrick-on-Shannon, 3.30pm.

19: Limerick SHC final: Doon v Na Piarsaigh, Gaelic Grounds, 3.30pm.

19: Mayo SFC final: Ballina Stephenites v Westport, Castlebar, 4pm.

19: Meath SHC final: Kiltale v Ratoath, Navan, 2pm.

19: Offaly SHC final: Kilcormac-Killoughney v Shinrone, Tullamore, 1pm.

19: Sligo SHC final: Easkey v Naomh Eoin, Sligo COE, 12.30pm.

19: Tipperary SFC semi-final: Gráinseach Mhóicléir Baile Uí Néill v Cumann Cill Náile, Cloneen, 1pm; Clonmel Commericals v Upperchurch-Drombane, Cashel, 3.30pm.

19: Limerick SHC final: Doon v Na Piarsaigh, Gaelic Grounds, 3.30pm.

19: Meath SHC final: Kiltale v Ratoath, Navan, 2pm.

19: Offaly SHC final: Kilcormac-Killoughney v Shinrone, Tullamore, 1pm.

19: Sligo SHC final: Easkey v Naomh Eoin, Sligo COE, 12.30pm.

19: Waterford SFC semi-final: Rathgormack v Abbeyside-Ballinacourty, Fraher Field, 2.45pm.

19: Westmeath SFC final: Castletown Geoghegany v Lough Lene Gaels, Mullingar, 3.30pm.

19: Wexford SFC semi-final (Wexford Park): Kilanerin v Shelmaliers, 3pm; Castletown v Gusserane-O'Rahilly’s, 4.45pm.

GOLF 

2-5: Sanderson Farms Championship.  

2-5: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. 

9-12: Baycurrent Classic.  

9-12: Acciona Open de Espana.   

23-26: Black Desert Championship.  

23-26: Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, New Korea CC. 

23-26: Genesis Championship. 

HORSE RACING 

31-Nov 1: Down Royal NH Festival.

LADIES FOOTBALL: 

11: Cork Senior A final replay: Eire Og v Aghada, MTU, 12pm.

MOTORSPORT

3-5: F1, Singapore Grand Prix.

17-19: F1, United States Grand Prix.

24-26: F1, Mexico Grand Prix.

RUGBY

4: Rugby Championship, Australia vs. New Zealand, Perth.

11: URC (first team named at home): Benetton v Lions, 3pm; Ospreys v Zebre Parma, 3pm; Glasgow Warriors v Dragons, 5.30pm; Leinster v Sharks, Aviva Stadium, 5.30pm; Ulster v Bulls, Affidea Stadium, 7.45pm; Cardiff v Connacht, Cardiff Arms Park, 7.45pm.

11: Top 14 (3.35pm unless stated): Pau v Bayonne, 1.30pm; Lyon v Perpignan, Montauban v Castres, Racing 92 v Montpellier, Stade Francais v La Rochelle; Clermont Auvergne v Toulon, 8pm.

11: Gallagher Premiership: Bristol v Exeter, 3pm; Northampton v Leicester, 3.05pm; Bath v Gloucester, 5.30pm.

11: Men’s AIL: (2.30pm unless stated, first team named at home): Men’s AIL: (2.30pm unless stated, first team named at home): Division 1A: Ballynahinch v UCD, Clontart v Young Munster, Nenagh Ormond v Cork Con, St Mary's College v Old Belvedere. Division 1B: Dublin University v Naas, Garryowen v Instonians, Highfield v City of Armagh, Old Wesley v UCC Rugby, Queen's University v Blackrock College. Division 2A: Cashel v MU Barnhall, Corinthians v Ballymena, Old Crescent v Greystones, Shannon v Banbridge, Wanderers v Dungannon. Division 2B: Buccaneers v UL Bohemian, Clogher Valley v Galwegians, Malone v Navan, Rainey v Sligo, Skerries v Enniscorthy. 

11: Women’s Junior Cup quarter-finals (2.30pm, first team named at home): Creggs v Queen's University, Enniskillen v Balbriggan, Shannon v MU Barnhall, Tralee v Tuam.

12: Top 14: Toulouse v Bordeaux Bègles, 8.05pm

12: Gallagher Premiership: Harlequins v Saracens, 3pm.

18: URC (first team named at home): Lions v Scarlets, 12.45pm; Sharks v Ulster, 3pm; Leinster v Munster, Croke Park, 5.15pm; Zebre v Stormers, 7.45pm; Ospreys v Glasgow, 7.45pm.

18: Top 14 (3.35pm unless stated): Bayonne v Clermont Auvergne, 1.30pm; Castres v Stade Francais, La Rochelle v Montauban, Montpellier v Lyon, Perpignan v Bordeaux Bègles Gallagher Premiership: Leicester v Bath, 3.05pm; Saracens v Sale, 5.30pm.

18: Men’s Interprovincial A Championship: Leinster A v Munster A, Ollie Campbell Park, 12pm.

18: Women’s AIL (first team named at home): UL Bohemian v Old Belvedere, 2pm; Wicklow v Ennis, 3pm; Railway Union v Blackrock College, 4pm; Ballincollig v Cooke, 5pm; Tullow v Galwegians, 5pm.

19: Gallagher Premiership: Exeter v Harlequins, 3pm.

19: Top 14: Toulon v Racing 92, 8.05pm.

SOCCER

11: World Cup qualifiers: Group E (7.45pm): Bulgaria v Turkey, Spain v Geogria. Group F: Hungary v Armenia, 5pm; Portugal v Rep of Ireland, 7.45pm. Group I: Norwary v Israel, 5pm; Estonia v Italy, 7.45pm. Group K: Latvia v Andorra, 2pm; Serbia v Albania, 7.45pm.

12: World Cup qualifiers: Group C: Scotland v Belarus, 5pm; Denmark v Greece, 7.45pm. Group G: Netherlands v Finland, 5pm; Lithuania v Poland, 7.45pm. Group H: San Marino v Cyprus, 2pm; Romania v Austria, 7.45pm; Group L: Faroe Islands v Czech Republic, 5pm; Croatia v Gibraltar, 7.45pm.

14: World Cup Qualifiers 2026, Rep of Ireland v Armenia

18: Premier League (3pm unless stated): Nottingham Forest v Chelsea, 12.30pm; Brighton v Newcastle, Burnley v Leeds, Crystal Palace v Bournemouth, Man City v Everton, Sunderland v Wolves; Fulham v Arsenal, 5.30pm.

18: Scottish Premiership (3pm unless stated): Hibernian v Livingston, Motherwell v Falkirk, Rangers v Dundee Utd, St Mirren v Aberdeen; Kilmarnock v Hearts, 5.45pm.

18: Championship (3pm unless stated): Oxford v Derby, 12.30pm; QPR v Millwall, 12.30pm; Southampton v Swansea, 12.30pm; Birmingham v Hull, Charlton v Sheffield Wednesday, Coventry v Blackburn, Norwich v Bristol City, Sheffield Utd v Watford, Stoke v Wrexham, West Brom v Preston; Leicester v Portsmouth, 7.45pm.

19: Premier League: Spurs v Aston Villa, 2pm; Liverpool v Manchester Utd, 4.30pm.

Scottish Premiership: Dundee v Celtic, 12pm.

19: Women’s FAI Cup final: Athlone Town v Bohemians, Tallaght Stadium, 3pm.

24: Uefa Women's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off, first leg: Rep of Ireland v Belgium, Aviva Stadium, 7pm.

28: LOI First Division play-off, second leg (7.45pm): Cobh Ramblers v Treaty Utd, St Coleman’s Park; Bray Wanderers v UCD, Carlisle Grounds.

28: Uefa Women's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off, second leg: Denmark v Finland, 5pm; Austria v Czechia, 5pm; Albania v Cyprus, 5pm; Turkey v Kosovo, 5pm; Iceland v Northern Ireland, 6pm; Belgium v Rep of Ireland, Leuven, 7.30pm.

29: LOI Premier Division: Shamrock Rovers v Galway Utd, Tallaght Stadium, 8pm.

29: League Cup, Round of 16 (7.45pm unless stated): Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Crystal Palace, Swansea v Man City,  Wolves v Chelsea; Newcastle v Tottenham, 8pm. 

TENNIS: 

18-19: European Open, ING Arena; Ningbo Open, Ningbo TC.