Saturday offers a full slate of sport for viewers, from a key Scottish Premiership kickoff to major golf and multi-sport coverage. Below are the main fixtures and the broadcasters showing them.
Hearts begin Premiership campaign at Aberdeen
Hearts travel to Aberdeen as they start the 2026-27 William Hill Premiership season aiming to recover from last season’s dramatic finish when the title slipped away at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh side arrived in the new campaign still searching for form after a heavy aggregate defeat in European qualifying, the club losing 6-0 on aggregate to Sturm Graz.
The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event with kick-off listed at 17:15. Supporters can also watch an earlier fixture with Falkirk v St Mirren on Sky Sports Football at 15:00.
Golf: day three drama at Royal Lytham
The AIG Women’s Open moves into its third round at Royal Lytham and St Annes. World number two Jeeno Thitikul is among the contenders after a run of consistent top-10 finishes, while Ryu Hae-ran looks to continue a remarkable streak of major performances. Home interest centres on Charley Hull and Lottie Woad, with coverage beginning at 12:00 on Sky Sports Golf.
Other highlights through the day
- The Hundred action: Birmingham Phoenix and Welsh Fire, plus London Spirit v Southern Brave, from 10:45 on Sky Sports Cricket.
- Washington Open semifinals on Sky Sports Main Event from 20:00.
- Rugby league: Catalans Dragons v Wakefield on Sky Sports Action at 19:55.
- Commonwealth Games continues on TNT Sports 2 from 08:30.
- Racing from Goodwood on ITV1 and STV at 13:15.
| Event | Kick-off / Start | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Falkirk v St Mirren | 15:00 | Sky Sports Football |
| Hearts v Aberdeen | 17:15 | Sky Sports Main Event |
| AIG Women’s Open (round 3) | 12:00 | Sky Sports Golf |
| Washington Open semifinals | 20:00 | Sky Sports Main Event |
For viewers in Slough planning a weekend of sport, these timings should help with scheduling. Local sports clubs and supporters watching the Premiership will be particularly interested in Hearts’ opening fixture, given the lingering narrative from last season’s decisive final day.
As always, broadcasters may adjust start times or channels, so it is advisable to check electronic programme guides or the respective broadcaster apps before kick-off.
