Sports fans around the world have a busy weekend ahead, with major events taking place across football, basketball, baseball, tennis, motorsport and American football.
In international football, the UEFA Nations League takes center stage on October 3. Croatia face England, Spain play Czechia, while Finland meet Albania. Switzerland, Scotland and several other European nations are also in action.
The weekend is also significant in baseball, with Major League Baseball entering the postseason stage. Division Series action begins, bringing several teams into the most important part of the season.
College football is another major attraction in the United States. Saturday's schedule includes several ranked matchups, including Notre Dame against North Carolina, Alabama against Mississippi State and Ohio State against Iowa.
Basketball fans are also beginning to look toward the new NBA season, with preseason games taking place. Among the scheduled matchups are Miami against Toronto and Golden State against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Motorsport also features prominently, with MotoGP heading to Japan and major racing events taking place elsewhere. Tennis tournaments continue in cities including Beijing and Tokyo, while golf competitions are also underway.
The wide range of events means fans have plenty of choices throughout the weekend. From international football and American sports to motorsport and tennis, October 3 and 4 offer one of the busiest sporting schedules of the early autumn.
