In Photos: 5 sporting events you cannot miss this weekend

Sporting rivalries take centre stage as football, cricket and tennis stars will be in action this weekend. The French Open begins in Paris, while Arsenal prepare to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title. Here are five events you cannot miss this weekend. (Pic: X/Arsenal)

Updated On: 2026-05-22 12:08 PM IST

Compiled by : Atharva Upasani

Arsenal players celebrating (Pic: X)

Undoubtedly, the most dramatic fixture in English football this weekend. Following the shocking disqualification of Southampton due to a training-ground spying scandal, Middlesbrough has been reinstated to face Hull City at Wembley Stadium. The two teams will face off for a place in the Premier League next season (Pic: EFL)

The playoff places for IPL 2026 will be decided on the last day of the league with Rajasthan Royals facing Mumbai Indians. A win for RR would guarantee them a playoff spot; however, a defeat could mean the end of their journey in this season's IPL. (Pic: PTI)

Arsenal will travel away to Crystal Palace on Sunday where the Gunners will finally lift the Premier League trophy. Arsenal were confirmed as the champions in the mid-week, with the trophy presentation scheduled for the weekend away at Selhurst Park. (Pic: AFP)

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will be in action on the clay courts of Paris as the French Open kicks off on Sunday. The two tennis icons will start as the favourites to win the tournament. In the women's division, defending champion Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka will be in action too.(Pic: AFP)

The UEFA Women's Champions League final sees two of the greatest ever women's teams face off in Oslo on May 23. Eight-time winners OL Lyonnes face three-time winners and last year's finalists Barcelona in a rematch of the 2024 final that saw Barcelona beat OL Lyonnes 2-0. (Pic: Olympics)

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