Today's Major Sports Events
Wednesday's Major Sports: Vitality Blast, The Open, Tour de France, and England on TV
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Wednesday is packed with sport across the UK, with three major events all running at once. Surrey Comet reports that England's World Cup semi-final, the Vitality Blast quarter-finals, and the Tour de France all take place on the same day.
England face a must-win clash to reach the World Cup final, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham leading the charge. The match is live on BBC One from 7pm and also streams free on BBC iPlayer.
England's World Cup Semi-Final Kicks Off at 7pm
England's bid to reach the World Cup final rests on the shoulders of stars like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The game is the biggest match of the day for UK viewers. Coverage starts at 7pm on BBC One, with free streaming on BBC iPlayer for those without a TV.
A win would put England in the final for just the second time ever. Fans across the country will be watching closely as the team looks to go one step further than recent tournaments.
Vitality Blast Quarter-Finals Feature Four Top Counties
Four Vitality Blast quarter-final matches take place on Wednesday. Yorkshire host defending champions Somerset at home. Hampshire Hawks, who won the South Group, take on Essex at Southampton. Notts Outlaws face Surrey at Nottingham, according to Alloa Advertiser.
The Vitality Blast is the top Twenty20 cricket competition in England and Wales. The quarter-finals cut the field down to the last four teams. Winners will move on to Finals Day, where the title is decided in a single-day knockout.
Pogacar Chases Tour de France Glory at Royal Birkdale
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar continues his push for back-to-back Tour de France titles on Wednesday. The race is one of the hardest in cycling, covering thousands of kilometres across France over three weeks. Pogacar has been the rider to beat in recent years.
The Open golf championship also gets underway at Royal Birkdale on Wednesday, according to East Anglian Daily Times. Royal Birkdale is one of the most famous links courses in the world. Golf fans can follow all the action as the world's best players tee off.
How and Where to Watch Every Event Today
England's World Cup match is free to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7pm. The Tour de France and The Open are available on mainstream sports channels. Cricket fans can check listings for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals, with several matches set to be broadcast live.
With so much on, Wednesday is one of the biggest days in the UK sports calendar this week. Whether you prefer football, cricket, cycling, or golf, there is something on for every fan, according to Bury Times.
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