{
  "id": 15158634,
  "title": "Saturday football open thread",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/saturday-football-open-thread",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/saturday-football-open-thread-083000400.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend, football fans can rejoice as the TV networks refrain from scheduling the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Coventry match, which was initially set for Monday at 3 p.m. (ET)/8 p.m. (BST). Instead, they have provided a diverse lineup of games to satisfy football enthusiasts.\n\nStarting the weekend is the Everton vs. Chelsea match at 7:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. BST, broadcast on the USA Network (USA) and TNT Sports 1 (UK). The stream can be accessed via nbcsports.com.\n\nNext up is the Brentford vs. Liverpool showdown at 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. BST on NBCSN (USA) and Peacock. However, this match is not televised in the UK.\n\nFulham vs. Hull City will follow at the same time slot on NBCSN (USA) and Peacock. Once again, this match will not be televised in the UK.\n\nThe weekend concludes with Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town at 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. BST on the USA Network (USA), and not televised in the UK. This match can be streamed through nbcsports.com.\n\nFinally, Newcastle United hosts Aston Villa at 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. BST on NBC, Sky Sports Premier League/Main Event, and Peacock. Fans can tune in for this entertaining clash and wrap up their Spurs-free weekend with plenty of football options.",
  "summary": "Are you ready for a Spurs-free weekend? Well, that’s what you got. Because the TV networks, in their infinite wisdom, have decided to schedule Tottenham Hotspur vs. Coventry for 3 p.m (ET)/8 p.m. (BST) on Monday. Why? Well, that’s a good question. But it’s not great! Thankfully, however, if you just want to watch football […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tottenham Hotspur vs. Coventry match rescheduled",
    "Everton vs. Chelsea game on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET",
    "Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town final match at 10 a.m. ET"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}