Weekend Football Guide: Manchester Derby Leads the Schedule as NWSL Shield Race Intensifies

The opening round of several UEFA Champions League weeks is complete, but its biggest storylines carry into a packed weekend of action—headlined by Sunday’s Manchester derby. The NWSL Shield race could also take a major turn as the playoff push heats up. I’m Pardeep Cattry with what to watch.

Weekend viewing guide

All times are Eastern in the United States.

Friday, Sept. 11
Serie A: Venezia vs. Fiorentina, 2:45 p.m. Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
NWSL: Racing Louisville vs. Gotham FC, 6:30 p.m. NWSL+

Saturday, Sept. 12
WSL: West Ham United vs. London City Lionesses, 7:45 a.m. Paramount+
EPL: Chelsea vs. Hull City, 10 a.m. USA Network
Serie A: Lazio vs. AC Milan, 12 p.m. Paramount+
LaLiga: Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano, 3 p.m. ESPN+
NWSL: San Diego Wave vs. North Carolina Courage, 6:30 p.m. Ion
MLS: Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC, 7:30 p.m. Apple TV

Sunday, Sept. 13
WSL: Manchester United vs. Chelsea, 7 a.m. Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
LaLiga: Levante vs. Barcelona, 10:15 a.m. ESPN+
EPL: Manchester United vs. Manchester City, 11:30 a.m. Peacock
Bundesliga: Elversberg vs. Bayern Munich, 11:30 a.m. USA Network
NWSL: Washington Spirit vs. Boston Legacy, 1 p.m. ESPN
Serie A: Sassuolo vs. Juventus, 2:45 p.m. Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
MLS: San Diego FC vs. Philadelphia Union, 9 p.m. Apple TV