Sports on TV: October 16-22, 2023
Baseball playoffs, college football, NBA preseason, NFL, soccer, volleyball, and more will be featured on TV this week. Here is a breakdown of the schedule from October 16th to October 22nd.
Monday, October 16:
The baseball playoffs kick off with Game 2 between the Rangers and the Astros, airing on Fox and FS1 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks will face the Phillies in Game 1, which will be broadcasted on TBS at 5 p.m. ET. In college football, the Oregon roundtable will air at 7 p.m. ET on 1080-AM. NBA preseason games include the 76ers vs. Nets at 4:30 p.m. ET and the Trail Blazers vs. Suns at 7 p.m. ET. The Cowboys will take on the Chargers in the NFL game of the day, airing on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 at 5:15 p.m. ET. In soccer, Euro 2024 qualifying matches between Azerbaijan vs. Austria and Greece vs. Netherlands will be shown on FS2 at 9 a.m. ET and 11:45 a.m. ET, respectively. Lastly, the Athletes Unlimited volleyball game will be broadcasted on ESPNU at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Tuesday, October 17:
The baseball playoffs continue with Game 2 between the Diamondbacks and the Phillies at 5 p.m. ET on TBS. College football games include Middle Tennessee vs. Liberty on CBSSN at 4 p.m. ET, Southern Miss vs. South Alabama on ESPN2 at 4:30 p.m. ET, and Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State on ESPNU at 4:30 p.m. ET. NBA preseason games feature the Knicks vs. Celtics at 4:30 p.m. ET and the Nuggets vs. Clippers at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. In the NHL, the Lightning will face the Sabres at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, and the Avalanche will play against the Kraken at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Euro 2024 qualifying matches between Finland vs. Kazakhstan and England vs. Italy will be shown on FS2 at 9 a.m. ET and FS1 at 11:45 a.m. ET, respectively. Lastly, a friendly soccer match between the U.S. and Ghana will air on TNT at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Wednesday, October 18:
Game 3 of the baseball playoffs between the Astros and the Rangers will be broadcasted on FS1 at 5 p.m. ET. In college football, FIU will take on Sam Houston on CBSSN at 4 p.m. ET, and New Mexico State will face UTEP on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. ET. The Oregon coaches show will air at 7 p.m. ET on 1080-AM. In college volleyball, TCU will play against Texas, airing on ESPNU at 5 p.m. ET. The PGA Zozo Championship will be featured in the golf category at 8 p.m. ET on Golf. NBA preseason games include the Nets vs. Heat at 4:30 p.m. ET and the Kings vs. Warriors at 7 p.m. ET. The NHL will showcase the Penguins vs. Red Wings at 4:30 p.m. ET on TNT, and the WHL game between Brandon and Portland will air at 7 p.m. ET. The WNBA Finals will continue with Game 4, featuring the Las Vegas Aces vs. the New York Liberty at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Thursday, October 19:
The baseball playoffs will feature Game 3 between the Phillies and the Diamondbacks at 2 p.m. ET on TBS, followed by Game 4 between the Astros and the Rangers at 5 p.m. ET on FS1. In college football, James Madison will play against Marshall on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET, and Rice will face Tulsa on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET. The European Andalucia Masters golf tournament will air at 5 a.m. ET, followed by the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship at 2:30 p.m. ET, and the PGA Zozo Championship at 8 p.m. ET. NBA preseason games include the Celtics vs. Hornets at 4 p.m. ET and the Suns vs. Lakers at 7 p.m. ET. The NFL game of the day will be the Jaguars vs. Saints, airing on Prime Video at 5:15 p.m. ET. In the NHL, the Hurricanes will play against the Kraken at 7 p.m. ET on Root, and the Chicago Blackhawks will face the Colorado Avalanche at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Friday, October 20:
Auto racing fans can enjoy Formula 1 practice and qualifying, as well as NASCAR Xfinity Series practice and qualifying throughout the day on ESPN2 and USA. The baseball playoffs will showcase Game 5 between the Astros and the Rangers (if necessary) at 2 p.m. ET on FS1, and Game 4 between the Phillies and the Diamondbacks at 5 p.m. ET on TBS. College football games include SMU vs. Temple on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET. The European Andalucia Masters golf tournament will air at 5 a.m. ET, followed by the Champions Dominion Energy Charity Classic at 11 a.m. ET, and the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship at 2:30 p.m. ET. High school football will be featured on ESPNU with a game between St. John’s College High School (D.C.) and Dematha (Md.) at 5 p.m. ET. NBA preseason games include the Hawks vs. 76ers at 4 p.m. ET and the Spurs vs. Warriors at 7 p.m. ET. The NHL will showcase the Devils vs. Islanders at 4:30 p.m. ET. Soccer fans can watch the NWSL playoffs game between Los Angeles and Seattle at 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Lastly, the WNBA Finals will continue with Game 5 (if necessary) between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Saturday, October 21:
Auto racing enthusiasts can tune in to the NASCAR Truck Series, Formula 1, and NASCAR Xfinity Series events airing on FS1, ESPNEWS, and USA. The baseball playoffs will feature Game 5 (if necessary) between the Phillies and the Diamondbacks at 5 p.m. ET on TBS. College football games include UCF vs. Oklahoma on ABC at 9 a.m. ET, Air Force vs. Navy on CBS at 9 a.m. ET, and Western Michigan vs. Ohio on CBSSN at 9 a.m. ET. The NHL will showcase the Bruins vs. Ducks at 5:30 p.m. ET. Soccer matches include EPL games between Everton vs. Liverpool at 4:30 a.m. ET, Brighton vs. Manchester City at 7 a.m. ET, Arsenal vs. Chelsea at 9:30 a.m. ET, and Manchester United vs. Sheffield at 12 p.m. ET. In MLS, the Houston Dynamo will play against the Portland Timbers at 6 p.m. ET. Lastly, the WHL game between Portland and Everett will air at 6 p.m. ET.
Sunday, October 22:
Auto racing fans can catch the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix and the NASCAR Cup Series Miami 400 on ABC and NBC. The baseball playoffs will feature Game 6 (if necessary)
Original Story at www.oregonlive.com – 2023-10-16 15:10:00
