The UEFA Champions League final, FIFA World Cup warm-up matches and the latest action from Roland Garros are among the major sporting attractions lined up on SuperSport over the coming days.

The weekend’s headline event is Saturday’s Champions League final in Budapest, where newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal take on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in one of the most anticipated matches of the season.

From football to tennis, fans can look forward to a packed schedule as several competitions approach their defining moments.

European Football Takes Centre Stage

The spotlight this weekend falls on Budapest, where Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday.

The match pits two domestic champions against each other, with Arsenal seeking the first Champions League title in the club’s history after ending a 22-year wait for the Premier League crown. Victory would also complete a remarkable league and European double for Mikel Arteta’s side.

PSG, meanwhile, are aiming to retain the trophy they won last season under Luis Enrique and become the first club since Real Madrid’s famous three-peat between 2016 and 2018 to successfully defend the title.

The final also presents several intriguing storylines. Arteta and Enrique become the first managers from the same country to face each other in a Champions League final while leading foreign clubs, while Arsenal’s Declan Rice and PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the stars expected to play key roles in the contest.

The UEFA Champions League final kicks off at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, with live studio build-up beginning at 3:30 p.m. As part of the ongoing Open View period, the match will air to DStv Yanga customers on SS Football Finals (DStv Ch. 202) and SS Football (DStv Ch. 205), while GOtv Jolli customers can catch the match live on SS Football (GOtv Ch. 61).

The Road to the FIFA World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now just days away, several of the tournament’s contenders will fine-tune preparations through a series of international friendlies live on SuperSport.

The action begins on Sunday, 31 May, with Switzerland facing Jordan at 1:45 p.m., before Germany take on Finland at 7:30 p.m.

Monday brings a Scandinavian derby between Norway and Sweden at 5:45 p.m., while Austria face Tunisia at 7:30 p.m.

The fixtures continue throughout the week with Croatia against Belgium on Tuesday, the Netherlands versus Algeria on Wednesday, and Spain meeting Iraq on Thursday.

Next weekend’s highlights include Portugal against Chile, England facing New Zealand, and Croatia taking on Slovenia, as some of the world’s leading nations complete preparations for football’s biggest stage.

DStv will provide dedicated SuperSport FIFA World Cup channels, ensuring you can follow every match live or on demand. During the tournament, popular sports channels will transform into dedicated World Cup hubs:

SS Football Plus Africa → FIFA World Cup Central: Primary English match hub

SS EPL Africa → FIFA World Cup Extra: Secondary hub for concurrent matches

SS Football → FIFA World Cup Pass: 24/7 channel featuring documentaries and replays

Roland Garros Heats Up

Meanwhile, the clay-court battles at Roland Garros continue to gather momentum as the tournament moves towards its decisive stages.

With two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz sidelined through injury, world number one Jannik Sinner enters as the leading contender in the men’s draw, although Novak Djokovic remains a major threat.

In the women’s competition, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are among the favourites seeking to dethrone reigning champion Coco Gauff in what promises to be another compelling week of Grand Slam tennis.

Follow All the Action

As part of the Canal+ family, SuperSport continues to deliver world-class football coverage throughout the season, from domestic cup finals and title races to major international tournaments like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fans can watch live on DStv and GOtv or stream via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. Manage subscriptions through the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps, visit DStv or GOtv Africa, or dial *288# to stay connected.

Nigeria’s football school has long been renowned for producing technically and creatively gifted players capable of turning any match into a spectacular show. Every boy kicking a ball around with friends in his neighborhood dreams of following the path of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi. 1xCup2026 is here to help make those dreams come true. From July 23 to October 31, we are in for the country’s most popular grassroots football tournament, which will give young talents the chance to impress scouts from European and African clubs and sign their first professional contract.

Updated format, larger scale, and record number of participants

The fourth season of 1xCup Nigeria will become a true breakthrough for amateur football in the country. For the first time, teams from all five administrative divisions of Lagos will take part in the competition. Each district will have its own representative not only during the qualifiers but also in the group stage. 100 teams will receive invitations to participate in the qualification matches and will be divided into divisions according to the IBILE system: Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Division, and Epe. Only the top 24 amateur clubs will advance to the knockout stage.

1xCup 2026 is more than just a tournament. It fulfills the dreams of talented footballers and delivers unforgettable emotions to fans. This year, the intrigue is at its peak – qualification matches will not end in draws. Teams will always compete for victory, and players will get a unique opportunity to showcase their skills under maximum pressure.

Scouts from professional clubs will attend the matches

From the round of 32 to the final, 1xCup 2026 will become a center of football scouting. Over the previous three seasons, more than 30 players impressed scouts and signed their first professional contracts with clubs in Nigeria, Bulgaria, Albania, Norway, and other countries.

1xCup is a football talent incubator that turns the dreams of promising athletes into reality. The tournament gives players a chance to showcase the strength of Nigerian football and take their first step toward a professional career. Organizers have created optimal conditions for Nigerian football talents. The 1xCup 2026 matches will be held at the Inspire Sports Ground, Oshodi. With an excellent pitch and spacious stands, the arena provides the perfect atmosphere for exciting and spectacular clashes.

During the fourth season of 1xCup, players will compete not only for the attention of scouts and the pride of their districts, but also for a generous ₦20,000,000 prize pool. The tournament winner will claim ₦10,000,000, the runner-up ₦5,000,000, and the third-place team ₦3,000,000. Participants will also receive individual awards, including MVP, Top Goalscorer, Best Goalkeeper, Coach of the Tournament, and other prizes.

1xCup 2026 is the most anticipated football tournament in Nigeria. Every fan dreams of witnessing the rise of a new Cinderella story in football and supporting their local community team.

Applications for participation will be accepted from June 1 to June 19. Stay tuned for more announcements and follow one of Nigeria’s best football events on the 1xcup.ng website!

By Adedapo Adesanya

English top-flight football club, Crystal Palace, won their first European trophy as the South London club edged out Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final following a lone strike from Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The French striker turned home a close-range winner on the rebound from an Adam Wharton strike early in the second half at Red Bull Arena, the home of German club RB Leipzig.

With the triumph, outgoing Palace boss Oliver Glasner leaves with the FA Cup, Community Shield and now Conference League in his CV, in a remarkable two-and-a-half-year spell at Selhurst Park.

The final was very calm with minimal chances. Rayo Vallecano striker Alemao turned a half-decent opportunity wide before Unai Lopez placed an effort past the post in the La Liga outfit’s best opportunities of the first half.

However, the best chance of the opening 45 minutes fell to Crystal Palace just before the break when Tyrick Mitchell headed wide after Wharton had found him with a superb ball into the box.

Palace took the lead just six minutes into the second half when Wharton’s strike was palmed into Mateta’s path by Vallecano goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, and the forward diverted it into the net.

It was Mateta’s 16th goal of the season for Palace – and he almost left the club in January before a knee injury halted a move to AC Milan.

Yeremy Pino then hit both posts with a free-kick before he almost set up a second goal for Mateta, which Batalla saved to keep the game at 1-0.

Vallecano, who have the lowest budget in La Liga, struggled to create any real chances late on as Palace held on for their historic moment – and delivered for Glasner in his final game as Eagles boss.

Crystal Palace had never won a major trophy until last season’s FA Cup success against Manchester City – and now have two in two seasons after opening the season with the Community Shield win over Arne Slot’s  Liverpool.

Glasner and Palace’s glory this term comes despite the loss of two key players, with Eberechi Eze sold to Arsenal last summer and Marc Guehi joining City in January.

The triumph also marks a blessing in disguise for Crystal Palace, which were denied entry to the Europa League over multi-club issues last summer (and were replaced by Nottingham Forest. This is as a result of shareholder John Textor, who owned a significant stake in Crystal Palace while also controlling Olympique Lyonnais, and both clubs qualified for the Europa League.

UEFA’s rules prohibit one person or entity from having “control or influence” over two clubs in the same competition, to protect sporting integrity.