Source: SBS
While many of the world’s major sporting events are on hold, SBS is giving fans something to cheer about with a slate of iconic sporting events returning to screens this month.
Classic matches from the FIFA World Cups™ and FIFA Women’s World Cups™, the 2020 All-Around Gymnastics World Cup and the 2019 French Open are just some of the memorable moments that Australians can relive on SBS.
Director of Sport, Ken Shipp, says:
“In these unprecedented times, we’re excited to bring Australians some of the most incredible sporting events from recent years. We’ve raided the archives as part of an effort to entertain the nation while we’re spending more time at home. From glorious moments at the FIFA World Cups™ to Ash Barty’s memorable 2019 French Open victory, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”
FOOTBALL
From May 21, SBS will air FIFA World Cup™ Classic Matches every Thursday and Sunday, kicking off with the unforgettable 1970 FIFA World Cup™ Final between Brazil and Italy.
The ten classic matches will be introduced by SBS Sport Presenter, Lucy Zelić, and the selected games will feature football legends such as Lionel Messi, Sam Kerr, David Beckham, Pelé, Diego Maradona and Mark Viduka.
| Date | Time | Match |
| Thursday, 21 May | 2.30pm | 1970 FIFA World Cup™ Final: Brazil v Italy |
| Thursday, 28 May | 2.30pm | 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™: Australia v Brazil |
| Sunday, 31 May | 3.30pm | 2006 FIFA World Cup™: Australia v Japan |
| Thursday, 4 June | 2.30pm | 1998 FIFA World Cup™: Argentina v England |
| Sunday, 7 June | 3.30pm | 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Semi-Final: Germany v Italy |
| Thursday, 11 June | 2.30pm | 1974 FIFA World Cup™ Final: West Germany v Holland |
| Sunday, 14 June | 3.30pm | 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup™: Australia v Brazil |
| Thursday, 18 June | 2.30pm | 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Quarter Final: Uruguay v Ghana |
| Sunday, 21 June | 3.30pm | 2006 FIFA World Cup™: Australia v Croatia |
| Thursday, 25 June | 2.30pm | 2018 FIFA World Cup™: France v Argentina |
Fans can watch the matches on SBS, The World Game website and app, and stream them via SBS On Demand.
On Wednesdays, fans can join Lucy Zelić and Nick Stoll at 1pm for the weekly The World Game LIVE show, as they discuss all the hot football topics. Fans can tune in via @sbstheworldgame on Instagram or via The World Game Facebook pageand join the conversation.
Lucy will put a question to fans every Tuesday and responses will be discussed during the live show the following day.
TENNIS
In place of this year’s postponed French Open, SBS will air Ash Barty’s Road to Glory – all five of Ash’s games from the 2019 French Open. Barty made history last year as the first Australian to win the French Open in 46 years.
Australians can re-experience the moments that united the nation from Saturday, 30 May on SBS.
| Date | Time | Match |
| Saturday, 30 May | 2.30pm | Women’s Singles third round: Ashleigh Barty v Andrea Petkovic |
| Saturday, 6 June | 2.30pm | Women’s Singles fourth round: Ashleigh Barty v Sofia Kenin |
| Saturday, 13 June | 2.30pm | Women’s Singles quarter-final: Ashleigh Barty v Madison Keys |
| Saturday, 20 June | 2.30pm | Women’s Singles semi-final: Ashleigh Barty v Amanda Anisimova |
| Saturday, 27 June | 2.00pm | Women’s Singles Final: Ashleigh Barty v Marketa Vondrousova |
BASKETBALL
SBS VICELAND will broadcast the recent NBA 2K Players Tournament, which sees some of the biggest NBA stars competing against each other on the video game, NBA 2K20.
From Monday 11 May, players including top seeds Kevin Durant and Trae Young will compete in a single-elimination, tournament on Xbox One. The winner will be crowned the ultimate ‘NBA 2K20 Champion’ and select a charity beneficiary to receive a $100,000 donation in support of ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts.
| Date | Time | Match |
| Monday, 11 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 1, Round 1 |
| Monday, 11 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 2, Round 1 |
| Tuesday, 12 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 3, Round 1 |
| Tuesday, 12 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 4, Round 1 |
| Wednesday, 13 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 5, Round 1 |
| Wednesday, 13 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 6, Round 1 |
| Thursday, 14 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 7, Round 1 |
| Thursday, 14 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 8, Round 1 |
| Friday, 15 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 9 Quarter Finals |
| Friday, 15 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 10 Quarter Finals |
| Monday, 18 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 11 Quarter Finals |
| Monday, 18 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 12 Quarter Finals |
| Tuesday, 19 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 13, Semi Finals |
| Tuesday, 19 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 14, Semi Finals |
| Wednesday, 20 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 15, Semi Finals |
| Wednesday, 20 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 16, Semi Finals |
| Thursday, 21 May | 12pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 17, Semi Finals |
| Thursday, 21 May | 1pm | NBA 2K20 Players Tournament, Game 18, Semi Finals |
GYMNASTICS
In May, the 2020 All-Around World Cup and the 2020 Trampoline World Cup will fill the void for gymnastics fans as we feature exclusive highlights from both tournaments.
| Date | Time | Tournament |
| Sunday, 10 May | 3.30pm | Trampoline World Cup 2020 |
| Sunday, 17 May | 3pm | Artistic Individual All-Around World Cup 2020, Milwakee |
| Sunday, 24 May | 3pm | Artistic Individual All-Around World Cup 2020, Milwakee |
MOTORSPORT
Speedweek will continue to bring fans exciting wheel-to-wheel moments and superb on-track entertainment every Sunday at 1pm on SBS. Speedweek is a comprehensive motorsport show that covers many forms of Australian and International motorsport.
