It's another busy week of sport in London. England host Czechia in the Nations League at Wembley, the NFL returns to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Ascot's Autumn Racing Weekend brings two days of flat racing. Add a full weekend of rugby union across the Premiership and Championship, London Lions' first home European game of the season, WSL football, and ice hockey across the NIHL leagues, and there's plenty to get out to. Plus a few ticket alerts down below. Read on for the details.

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It's an international window, so a shorter list than usual for men's football this week.

England vs Czechia, UEFA Nations League, Tuesday 6th October, 7.45pm
📍 Wembley Stadium | Tickets from £45

Boreham Wood vs Altrincham, National League, Saturday 3rd October, 3pm
📍 Meadow Park | Tickets £20

A solid round of WSL and FA Cup fixtures across London this week. Top picks:

Tottenham Hotspur Women vs London City Lionesses, WSL, Sunday 4th October, 2pm
📍 Brisbane Road | Tickets from £10

West Ham Utd Women vs Chelsea Women, WSL, Sunday 4th October, 2pm
📍 Victoria Road | Tickets from £15

There are 6 more women's fixtures this week across the WSL, FA Women's National League and Women's FA Cup. See the full list on the Matchside website.

Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders, NFL London Games, Sunday 4th October, 2.30pm
📍 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Tickets from £79

The organisers have just dropped the price on some of the best remaining seats, so worth a look even if you checked before.

Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd October, gates open 11am daily
📍 Ascot Racecourse | Tickets from £19

Two days of top-class flat racing to close out the Ascot season, with the first race around 1.50pm on Friday and 1.15pm on Saturday. It's out in Ascot, Berkshire, but easily accessible from London.

Saracens vs Sale Sharks, PREM Rugby, Sunday 4th October, 3pm
📍 StoneX Stadium | Tickets from £29

Richmond vs Worcester Warriors, Champ Rugby, Saturday 3rd October, 3pm
📍 Richmond Athletic Ground | Tickets from £20

Blackheath vs Doncaster Knights, Champ Rugby, Sunday 4th October, 4pm
📍 The Utilita | Tickets from £25

Trailfinders Women vs Harlequins Women, PWR Cup, Round 3, Saturday 3rd October, 3pm
📍 Trailfinders Sports Club | Tickets from £12

London Lions vs Leicester Riders, Super League Basketball Championship, Friday 2nd October, 7.30pm
📍 Copper Box | Tickets from £13

London Lions vs La Laguna Tenerife, EuroCup, Tuesday 6th October, 7.30pm
📍 Copper Box | Tickets from £13

London Lions' first home European game of the season.

Haringey Huskies vs Basingstoke Bison 2, NIHL South 2, Saturday 3rd October, 5.30pm
📍 Alexandra Palace | Tickets from £13

Streatham RedHawks vs Swindon Wildcats 2, NIHL South 1, Saturday 3rd October, 5.30pm
📍 Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre | Tickets from £17

Romford Buccaneers vs Solent Devils, NIHL South 1, Saturday 3rd October, 5.15pm
📍 Sapphire Ice & Leisure | Tickets from £10

Romford Raiders vs Leeds Knights, NIHL National Division, Sunday 4th October, 5.15pm
📍 Sapphire Ice & Leisure | Tickets from £20

Quick rundown of three separate general sales this week.

The Super League Basketball season concludes with the play-off finals on 16th May 2027 at The O2, with the top mens and womens teams competing for the title. Tickets have just gone on sale. Get them here.

The Red Roses’ Six Nations game against France on 15th May next year is at Twickenham. Tickets go on general sale today (Tuesday 29th September), with £15 early bird tickets available until 8th October. Buy tickets here.

Royal Ascot has set its 2027 dates, Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th June, and tickets are on sale now with an early bird discount running until 6th October, starting from £25. Get them here.

Big weekend for me on the spectator side of things. Was at The O2 for the Laver Cup on Friday afternoon, where both matches went the distance to a match tie break, while Federer watched on from the stands.

Then Wembley on Saturday for England vs Spain. The atmosphere was brilliant, even if the scoreline wasn't the one we wanted.

Thanks for reading! If you go to something, let me know, I read every reply.

Louis