Your Guardian sport weekend: Lord’s Test, Wimbledon finals, Euro 2025, Tour de France and much more
The Guardian’s weekend sports guide previews live coverage of Wimbledon finals, key Women’s Euro 2025 fixtures, the Tour de France’s eighth stage, and other major events. It also outlines upcoming Club World Cup and cricket Test matches, giving readers a roadmap to follow the action.
The Guardian’s weekend sports schedule is packed with live coverage of some of the year’s biggest events. From the Wimbledon women’s final on Centre Court to decisive Women’s Euro 2025 matches, a thrilling Tour de France stage, and the Club World Cup final in New York, fans have a full agenda of live writing, analysis and commentary.
Wimbledon finals dominate the Saturday afternoon
At 4 p.m. BST, Centre Court will host the women’s singles final between world No.1 Iga Swiatek and rising American star Amanda Anisimova. The match is scheduled to start early to capture the traditional teatime TV audience, a practice made possible by the stadium’s retractable roof. Live updates will be provided by Katy Murrells, while a panel that includes Tumaini Carayol, Jonathan Liew, Yara El‑Shaboury and Simon Cambers will deliver post‑match analysis and feature stories.
Four hours later, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, the men’s final will see Italy’s Jannik Sinner take on Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. The contest promises high drama, especially after their recent French Open final showdown. Daniel Harris will call the live action, with Carayol, Liew and Sean Ingle reporting from the stadium for in‑depth coverage.
Women’s Euro 2025: Group C and Group D battles
Saturday’s 8 p.m. kick‑off features a crucial Group C clash in Zurich between Sweden and Germany. Both teams have won their first two games, and the result will decide the group winner and shape the quarter‑final draw. Sweden need only a draw to finish top, while Germany, despite a strong start, sit on a slightly inferior goal difference.
Meanwhile, Group D’s final matches will be decided on Sunday. England face Wales at 8 p.m., while the Netherlands take on France earlier in the evening. England can progress with a win or a draw, depending on other results, whereas Wales’ hopes hinge on a large margin victory over England and a French win over the Dutch.
Guardian reporters Scott Murray and Suzanne Wrack will provide minute‑by‑minute updates from Zurich, while Emillia Hawkins, Will Unwin, Louise Taylor and others will cover the England‑Wales and Netherlands‑France games.
Tour de France stage eight – a sprinters’ chance
The eighth stage of the Tour de France departs from Saint‑Méen‑le‑Grand in Brittany and heads east‑south‑east toward Laval. After a week of coastal riding, the terrain flattens, offering a prime opportunity for sprinters after five relatively quiet days. With Jasper Philipsen out, the field is wide open, and veteran Mark Cavendish eyes a nostalgic finish in the historic town of Châteauroux on the following stage.
Amy Sedghi will guide readers through the live coverage, while Jeremy Whittle reports from the Mayenne capital, tracking the yellow jersey and the race’s overall dynamics.
Cricket Test action: England vs India at Lord’s and Edgbaston
Saturday’s third Test at Lord’s sees England defending a first‑innings total of 387 against a resilient Indian side. Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to the format, hoping to build on his impact from previous matches. Rob Smyth and James Wallace will deliver over‑by‑over commentary, with post‑match analysis from Ali Martin, Barney Ronay, Andy Bull and Simon Burnton.
Sunday’s fourth Test at Edgbaston shifts the focus to India’s dominant performance in the previous day’s play, highlighted by Shubman Gill’s batting and Akash Deep’s breakthrough wickets. England will bat first this time, aiming to set a challenging target. The same team of writers will continue their live coverage and wrap‑up analysis.
Club World Cup final and other weekend highlights
In New York, the Club World Cup final pits Paris Saint‑Germain against Chelsea at MetLife Stadium at 8 p.m. on Sunday. The match marks the first final of the Infantino‑Trump era and offers Chelsea a chance to cap Enzo Maresca’s turbulent debut season, while PSG looks to add the global trophy to a domestic treble.
Sid Lowe and Jacob Steinberg will report from the stadium, with Michael Butler providing live commentary. The Guardian will also cover a friendly at Deepdale where Liverpool honor the late Diogo Jota, and a rugby warm‑up match between the Australian & New Zealand Invitational XV and the British & Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval.
All events will be accompanied by live email interaction – readers can send thoughts to matchday.live@theguardian.com – and a steady stream of analysis from the Guardian’s specialist sports team.
Why it matters
The weekend brings together marquee events across tennis, football, cycling and cricket, offering fans comprehensive live coverage and expert analysis in one place.
Key points
- Wimbledon women’s and men’s finals start at 4 p.m. BST on Saturday and Sunday respectively
- Sweden‑Germany and England‑Wales are decisive Women’s Euro 2025 group matches
- Tour de France stage 8 offers a rare sprint finish after a week of coastal riding
- England‑India Test at Lord’s and India‑England Test at Edgbaston provide crucial cricket action
- Club World Cup final sees PSG face Chelsea in New York’s MetLife Stadium
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Wimbledon women’s final start?
The women’s final begins at 4 p.m. BST on Saturday, with live coverage on the Guardian platform.
Which teams play in the decisive Women’s Euro 2025 Group C match?
Sweden and Germany meet in Zurich at 8 p.m. BST on Saturday to decide the Group C winner.
Where does Tour de France stage eight start and finish?
Stage 8 starts in Saint‑Méen‑le‑Grand, Brittany, and finishes in Laval after heading east‑south‑east.
Who are the contenders in the Club World Cup final?
Paris Saint‑Germain face Chelsea at MetLife Stadium in New York on Sunday evening.
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