It is a big weekend of football at home and in the Premier League, while the November series gets underway for several countries in rugby.
On Friday, the League of Ireland comes to an end with the title going to either Shelbourne or Shamrock Rovers.
Shelbourne travel to Derry knowing a win will see them win their first title since 2006, while Shamrock Rovers will be champions once again if they can better Shelbourne's result when they face Waterford.
In the Premier League, Manchester United get life underway in the Premier League without Erik Ten Hag when they face Chelsea on Sunday.
On Saturday, Newcastle host Arsenal, in a game which ended in controversy last season.
In rugby, England faced New Zealand in a game that has seen tension build all week.
In GAA, the provincial club championships get underway, with Ballygunner facing Doon in the Munster quarter-final.
Here is the biggest sporting events on television this weekend.
Friday November 1st
Airtricity League of Ireland
Derry City v Shelbourne, RTÉ Two, 7:45pm.
Shamrock Rovers v Waterford, RTÉ News Now, 7:45pm.
Saturday November 2nd
Premier League
Newcastle v Arsenal, TNT Sports, 12:30pm
Liverpool v Brighton, Premier Sports One, 3:00pm.
Wolves v Crystal Palace, Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League, 5:30pm.
November rugby internationals
England v New Zealand, TNT Sports One, 3:10pm.
Scotland v Fiji, TNT Sports One, 5:40pm.
Scottish League Cup semi-final
Celtic v Aberdeen, Premier Sports One, 5:30pm.
Formula One
Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Sprint, Sky Sports Formula One, 2:00pm.
Ulster Club Senior Football Championship first round
Errigal Ciaran (Tyrone) v St Eunan's, Letterkenny (Donegal), O'Neill's, RTÉ Two, 7.15pm.
Sunday November 3rd
Premier League
Tottenham v Aston Villa, Sky Sports Premier League/Main Event, 2:00pm.
Manchester United v Chelsea, Sky Sports Premier League/Main Event, 4:30pm.
Wexford Senior Hurling Championship Final
St Martin's v St. Anne's, Rathangan, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TG4 2pm.
Formula One
Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Race, Sky Sports Formula One, 5:00pm.
