🎬 Midweek Lineup
This midweek brings a rare mix of action and storytelling. Sports fans get marquee clashes across football, baseball, and basketball playoffs, while crime drama and a radical reworking of Batman provide binge-worthy options off the field.
NFL Regular Season - Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills
This AFC East rivalry features the 2-0 Bills hosting the 0-2 Dolphins in a high-stakes divisional battle, with Buffalo emerging as one of the league's hottest teams and Miami desperate for a turnaround. The Bills are heavy favorites, but the Dolphins have the offensive firepower to make it an exciting matchup.
SF: 5:15 PM | NYC: 8.15 PM | London: 1:15 AM | Tokyo: 9:15 AM
Date: Sep 18
Stream: NFL+, regional broadcasts
MLB Regular Season - Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays game on Thursday, September 18, 2025, will be the finale of a crucial four-game series that could solidify Toronto's AL East division lead. Based on the current momentum, this matchup represents a significant opportunity for the Blue Jays to put further distance between themselves and their division rivals.
SF: 10:10 AM | NYC: 1:10 PM | London: 6:10 PM | Tokyo: 2:10 AM
Date: Sep 18
Stream: MLB.TV
WNBA - Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty
The Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty matchup on September 18, 2025, at Barclays Center is a pivotal Game 2 in their best-of-three WNBA first-round playoff series. The Liberty snatched Game 1 in Phoenix 76-69 in overtime, regaining home court and setting up a high-stakes contest in Brooklyn.
SF: 4 PM | NYC: 7 PM | London: 12 AM | Tokyo: 8 AM
Date: Sep 18
Stream: WNBA League Pass
The Bay Season 5
The Bay Season 5 premiered on BritBox in North America on September 18, 2025, continuing the acclaimed British crime drama focused on DS Jenn Townsend and the Morecambe MIU team. This season centers on the investigation into the murder of 23-year-old university student Hannah Dawson, whose body was found on the docks. While tackling this challenging case, Jenn is also dealing with the recent loss of her father, adding a personal dimension to the drama.
Date: Sep 18
Stream: BritBox
Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires
This is an animated reimagining of Batman set in 16th century Mesoamerica. It follows Yohualli Coatl, a young Aztec noble who becomes Batman to protect his people and avenge his father's murder by Spanish conquistadors during the invasion of the Aztec Empire.
Date: Sep 18
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YouTube’s Shift: Over 45 Billion Hours Watched in H1 2025, TV Screens Lead - In the first half of 2025, U.S. users spent about 45.1 billion hours watching YouTube. For the first time, TV sets became the primary device used, overtaking mobile phones. This signals a major shift in how audiences engage with video content — treating YouTube more like linear TV in terms of screen preference.
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