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European champions Barcelona get their title defence underway at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Manchester City host Juventus in the first group game of the season. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

Real get their Champions League campaign underway with a home clash against Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar.

IBTimes UK previews George Groves' third attempt to win a world title against Badou Jack.

IBTimes UK looks towards of Floyd Mayweather's attempt to go to 49 professional fights undefeated.

Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Find out where to watch highlights of the game in the UK.

Arsenal host Stoke City in the Premier League on 12 September.

Barcelona face a stern test of their mettle at the Vicente Calderon stadium.

Rafael Benitez's side look to build on 5-0 win over Real Betis at Estadi Cornella-El Prat.

The Swiss is ranked higher but the South African is ahead in head-to-head clashes.

The duo have played each other 16 times before, with the Swiss prevailing in 14 of the encounters.

Roger Federer will take on Steve Darcis in the US Open on 3 September.

Andy Murray hosts Adrian Mannarino in the second round of the US Open. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

England host Australia in the first of the five match ODI. Find out where to watch live in the UK

Manchester City host Watford in the Premier League on 29 August. Find out where to watch the match in the UK

Newcastle United host Arsenal in the Premier League on 29 August. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

Real Madrid take on Real Betis on 29 August. Find out how to watch the match live in the UK.

Catalan giants face Javi Gracia's side in their first home match of 2015/16 La Liga campaign. Find out where to watch it live in the UK.

It's going to be a very busy few months in gaming, which means some games will be left behind.

West Bromwich Albion host Chelsea at the Hawthorns on Sunday. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

IBTimes UK looks at 31 huge games coming between 1 September and the end of 2015.

Leicester City host Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power stadium. Find out where to follow the game in the UK.

Rafael Benitez's side hope to make winning start to 2015/16 campaign.

Catalans out to exorcise demons of last week's 4-0 thrashing in La Liga opener.

England host Australia in the fifth and final test of the Ashes. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

Spanish giants' final pre-season friendly sees them face Turkish Super Lig outfit in Santiago Bernabeu Trophy.

Barcelona must overturn a four-goal deficit to lift their fifth major title this calendar year.

Crystal Palace host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

Andy Murray takes on Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals of the Rogers Open. Find out where to watch the game live in the UK.

Novak Djokovic hosts Jeremy Chardy in the Rogers Cup on 15 August. Find out where to watch the match live in the UK.