What’s On In Sport
August
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Sport!
The entertainment, the competition and the camaraderie – how good are sports!? There’s just nothing like parking yourself in front of a big screen, watching the kick off, cheering on your team and celebrating the successes. Whether your team wins or loses, it brings people together. This month in August, we’re amped up and ready to go with an insane line up of sports delivering the non-stop entertainment all month long. If you’re unsure where to start, not to worry, we’ve got all the important dates and must watch games right here. Join us at Varsity for big games, on the big screen with big beers!
Ready to Rumble?
UFC & Boxing
UFC 292: Sterling VS. O’Malley – August 20th
Sterling will be taking on top contender Sean O’Malley for the UFC Bantamweight Championship. Sterling who is unbeaten since 2017 and is among the most accomplished 135 pounders of all time will be giving O’Malley the biggest challenge of his fighting career. With O’Malley’s 4-inch height advantage, longer reach and youthful energy, we’re eager to see if Sterling still has what it takes to hold his title.Following Sterling VS. O’Malley, Zhang Weili will be defending her belt against Amanda Lemos for the Women’s Strawweight. Lemos is expected to give Weili war, ready to use her strong punches that have previously won her fights by KO. Weili will need to stay focused if she wants to hold onto her title.
Paul vs Diaz
Paul VS. Diaz – August 6th
Ready to rumble – August 6th is the date that fight fans worldwide have been eagerly anticipating! UFC Star Nate Diaz will step into the ring to take on the notorious Youtuber turned boxer, Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul. The build-up to this clash of titans has been nothing short of explosive, with Diaz, known for his relentless fighting spirit and unorthodox style, and Paul, the brash and confident showman, exchanging heated words on social media. Both men are hungry for victory, and their clash promises to be an unforgettable showdown. Will Diaz prove that experience and skill triumph over hype and bravado, or will Jake Paul continue to silence his critics and solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with in the world of combat sports? Strap in, fight fans.
Round of 16 begins!
FIFA Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup now heads into its Round of 16 stage. Reigning champions USA surprisingly only just made the cut for the 16, after drawing two of their group games, losing against Netherlands and Portugal and winning against Vietnam.
The Matildas have battled their way into the Round of 16 after losing 3-2 to Nigeria but winning 4-0 over Canada.
England has comfortably secured a spot too with three wins over Denmark, Haiti and the incredible 6-0 win against China. England, Japan and Sweden stand as the only teams to win all of their group games so far.
Last night’s game at HBF Park saw Colombia knocked out by Morocco 1-0, confirming the teams who have made it into the FIFA WWC Round of 16: Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Nigeria, Japan, Spain, England, Denmark, Netherlands, USA, France, Jamaica, Sweden, South Africa, Colombia and Morocco.
Check out all of the upcoming games here.
2023 NRL
Rugby League
We’re at the tailend of the NRL season and the rounds have been nothing short of thrilling. The Panthers and Broncos are keeping us on the edge of our seats, with the Panthers holding position one on the ladder. The Broncos are eager to give the Panthers a run for their money, eager to prove themselves after last season’s questionable performance.
The next game to look out for is the double header playing on August 5th at 3.30pm that will see the Dolphins VS. Knights and the Rabbitohs VS. Sharks.
There’s a bit of a distance between the Dolphins (14) and Knights (9) on the ladder with the Dolphins struggling to win a game that’s outside of Queensland and the Knights on a four-game winning streak. The Knights are hungry to break into the top 8 and the Dolphins need the win to redeem themselves after the one-point loss home to the lowly Bulldogs.
The Sharks (7) and Rabbitohs (6) are currently right next to each other on the ladder. The last time Sharks took on the Rabbitohs, it was a narrow loss that switched them into gear seeing three wins following. Rabbitohs have also earned their stripes this season with a winning streak against Bulldogs, Dolphins and Broncos as well as their impressive comeback win against the defending premiers the Panthers.
AFL Football
The Western Derby
It’s the match all West Aussies eagerly await – the Western Derby! No matter what the ladder says, history has proven that the Western Derby could be anyone’s game. And, let’s be real, both Dockers and Eagles aren’t performing too hot this season so we’re ready for them to pull up their socks and do WA proud!
It’s going to be a big one at Varsity as we screen the game live and loud Saturday 12th August.Come down from 6pm in your team’s colours, grab a table, order a Carlton Dry and enjoy the unbeatable ambiance of your local Varsity sports bar.
Remember to enter the draw to win a round trip to Melbourne PLUS accommodation AND tickets to the Grand Final! All information is available here.
Sports + bar =
Varsity!
Yeah, we love our sports. If you do too, we need to hang out. With our big screens, epic surround sound, cheeky food and drink deals and optimal venue layout – we’re Perth’s #1 location for watching sports! Hit up your mates and come down, we’ll have a fresh frothy ready and waiting.