Sports Line-Up: What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend

By Moiz Mustafa

Sri Lankan sports fans have a busy few days ahead with Premier League football, international cricket, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix all lined up.

Here’s a straightforward look at what’s happening, with all kick-off times listed for Sri Lanka.

Premier League – Weekend Fixtures (Sri Lanka Time)

Saturday, 22 November
Burnley vs Chelsea – 6:00 PM
Bournemouth vs West Ham – 8:30 PM
Brighton vs Brentford – 8:30 PM
Fulham vs Sunderland – 8:30 PM
Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – 8:30 PM
Wolves vs Crystal Palace – 8:30 PM
Newcastle United vs Manchester City – 11:00 PM

It’s a busy Saturday for football fans, especially with five matches running at the same 8:30 PM slot. The night wraps up with Newcastle hosting Manchester City, which should draw plenty of attention given both teams’ recent form.

Sunday, 23 November
Leeds United vs Aston Villa – 7:30 PM
Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – 10:00 PM

The highlight here is the North London Derby. Arsenal vs Spurs usually brings plenty of intensity and often produces the standout moments of the Premier League weekend.

Monday, 24 November
Manchester United vs Everton – 1:30 AM (early Tuesday)

A late kick-off for Sri Lankan viewers, with Manchester United looking to make the most of their home advantage.

Cricket – Tests and T20 Tri-Series

Australia vs England – 1st Test, Perth (Nov 21–25)

The first Test between Australia and England continues through the weekend. Both sides will be looking to build control as the match moves into the middle stages.

Bangladesh vs Ireland – 2nd Test, Mirpur (from Nov 19)

Ireland’s tour of Bangladesh continues with the second Test, carrying on through the weekend.

Pakistan T20I Tri-Series – Rawalpindi Two night games add variety to the cricket schedule:
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – 22 November
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – 23 November

Sri Lanka’s match on Saturday will be of particular interest at home, as the team looks to find momentum in the tri-series.

Formula 1 – Las Vegas Grand Prix (23 November)

The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns on Sunday, racing under the lights of the famous Strip. With its long straights and unique setting, the event is one of the more eye-catching stops on the Formula 1 calendar — a good late-night viewing option for motorsport fans in Sri Lanka.

A Busy Weekend for Sri Lankan Sports Fans

With football across three days, cricket running in several countries, and Formula 1 taking over Las Vegas, there’s plenty on offer. Whether you prefer to follow everything or just pick a match or two, it’s shaping up to be another entertaining weekend for sports fans around the island.