Key events happening throughout the weekend:
Tennis – Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole: The WTA 250 tournament is in full swing at the Kindarena! After last weekend’s qualifications, the finals kick off with the quarter-finals on Friday, the semi-finals on Saturday, and the finals (singles, doubles, and wheelchair) on Sunday from 1 pm.
Moto – 24 Heures Motos (Le Mans): The 49th edition takes place from April 16 to 19 at the Bugatti circuit. On Friday, April 17 (from 8:45 am): Qualifying trials and sidecar, PMR, and historic motorbike races. Saturday, April 18 (3:00 pm): Race start. Sunday, April 19 (3:00 pm): Arrival and podium. Alongside the competition, there will be numerous activities on-site such as a Kids zone with inflatable castle, mini-motorcycle initiations, simulators, and fairground rides.
Friday, April 17: Football (Ligue 2): Le Mans FC hosts Clermont Foot 63 at the Stade Marie-Marvingt. The team relies on their fans to continue their unbeaten streak and stay on the Ligue 2 podium. Kick-off at 8 pm.
Saturday, April 18: Football (National 3): In Group C at 6 pm, AF Virois (2nd) hosts Cesson (7th) at the Pierre Compte stadium. In Group D, three Normandy clubs play at home at 6 pm: Dives Cabourg (12th) – Racing Club de France (1st) CMS Oissel (6th) – St Ouen l’Aumone (9th) And a crucial Calvados derby for survival at the Stade de Venoix between the Stade Malherbe reserve team (10th) and AS Trouville-Deauville (13th).
Sunday, April 19: Football (National 2): 26th round of Group B. FC Dieppe (8th) hosts Bastia Borgo (6th) at 2 pm.
TV schedule: For those preferring the comfort of their couch, here are the must-watch shows: Saturday, April 18: 4:00 pm: Rugby (Women’s 6 Nations) – Wales / France (France 2). The French team seeks victory in Wales on their quest for the Grand Slam. 9:10 pm: Football (World Cup 2027 qualifiers) – France / Netherlands (W9). After a loss in the first leg (2-1) in the Netherlands, the French team aims for revenge to secure a spot in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Sunday, April 19: 12:55 pm: Cycling (UCI World Tour) – Amstel Gold Race (France 3). Favorites include Remco Evenepoel, Tom Piddock, and defending champion Matthias Skjelmose, with bayeusain Kevin Vauquelin as a potential dark horse. 1:20 pm: Moto – The end of the 24 Heures Motos du Mans can also be watched live on TV on La Chaine L’Equipe if you’re not at the track. 5:30 pm: Football (Premier League) – Manchester City / Arsenal (Canal+ Live 1). A top clash that could feel like a final for the English title. Will Mikel Arteta’s Gunners end over 20 years without a title?
