Raahil Chopra
Sep 25, 2010

Must watch on TV: F1, cricket and football to keep you occupied

The Airtel Champions League reaches it's climax

Must watch on TV: F1, cricket and football to keep you occupied

There are plenty of reasons for sports enthusiasts to rejoice this weekend, as there's some great sporting action to look forward to. 

It all starts off tonight with the first final of the the Airtel Champions League 2010 with an all South Indian affair in South Africa as the Chennai Super Kings play the Royal Challengers from Bangalore. Watch former Indian captain, Anil Kumble go head to head with his predecessor, MS Dhoni in what promises to be a cracking encounter. The game begins at 21:00 hours and is Live on STAR Cricket and STAR Sports.

The winner of that game will play the winner of the second semi final between the South Australian Redbacks and the Warriors which will be played on Saturday. The game starts at 21:00 hours and will be live on STAR Cricket and STAR Sports.

Further there's a full round of Barclays Premier League football. The action for the weekend kicks off on Saturday with big spending Manchester City hosting champions Chelsea. Chelsea have made a stellar start to the campaign so far, but City will put their 100% record to test. The game kicks off at 17:15 hours, Live on ESPN. 

Liverpool, who's torrid start to the season was compounded with a loss midweek to Northampton will entertain Sunderland at Anfield. The game kicks off at 19:25 hours on Saturday and will be Live on ESPN.

On Sunday, title contenders Manchester United will travel the short distance to Bolton Wanderers to play a mini-derby game against the Lancashire outfit. The game kicks off at 16:25 hours and will be Live on ESPN.

For motosports fans, there's the picturesque Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. In the first and so far only night race of the calender, the Singapore Grand Prix is one that can't be missed. Watch the final practice session from Singapore on Saturday, Live  at 17:25 hours and the Race itself on Sunday for 17:30 hours on STAR Sports.

Source:
Campaign India

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