Get ready for a jam-packed day of sports action on May 8, 2026, headlined by the WNBA Tip Off! Whether you're tuning in from the couch or gearing up for game day in your favorite gear, we've got your ultimate viewing guide to keep you in the loop.
Start your morning Down Under with AFL Men's Round 9, as the North Melbourne Kangaroos clash with the Sydney Swans on Fox Soccer Plus at 11 p.m. ET. The action continues into the early hours with the Greater Western Sydney Giants taking on the Essendon Bombers at 2 a.m., followed by the Gold Coast Suns versus St. Kilda Saints at 5 a.m. And don't miss the Geelong Cats battling the Collingwood Magpies at 5:30 a.m. on FS2 or Fox One—perfect for early risers!
For baseball fans, the Banana Ball World Tour heats up at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah, GA. Tune into truTV or HBO Max at 6:30 p.m. for the Savannah Bananas Pre-Game show, then catch the Party Animals vs. Savannah Bananas at 7 p.m. It's a quirky, must-see event that blends sport and entertainment.
Across the pond, Bundesliga Matchday 33 features a thrilling matchup as Borussia Dortmund faces Eintracht Frankfurt on ESPN+ at 2:20 p.m. If you're a college baseball enthusiast, there's a full slate: Alabama at South Carolina at 5:30 p.m. on SEC Network, Illinois State at Illinois-Chicago at 7 p.m. on ESPNU, Auburn at Mississippi State at 8:30 p.m., Oklahoma State at Arizona State at 9 p.m. on ESPN2, and Oregon at UCLA at 10 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Plus, get behind-the-scenes looks with SEC Inside: Mississippi State Baseball at 8 p.m. and Texas A&M Baseball at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.
College softball fans won't want to miss the tournament semifinals. The ACC Softball Tournament features Florida State vs. Stanford at 1 p.m. and Duke vs. Virginia Tech at 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network. The Big Ten Softball Tournament semifinals include Minnesota vs. Nebraska at 5 p.m. and Wisconsin vs. UCLA at 7:30 p.m. on Big Ten Network. And in the SEC Softball Tournament, catch Florida vs. Alabama at 5 p.m. and Texas vs. Georgia at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN—all times Eastern.
For basketball and football fans, check out The Hoops HQ Show at 11 a.m. on Fubo Sports Network and Cover 3 at 1 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. With so many games to choose from, grab your favorite team apparel, settle in, and enjoy a day packed with unforgettable moments!
