Sports on TV for Thursday, Aug. 27

Thursday, Aug. 27’s TV sports slate spans AFL finals action, major golf, women’s field hockey, and a full lineup of NFL and MLB previews. Australian Rules Football leads early with Collingwood at Western in the AFL First Wildcard Final at 5:30 a.m. (Friday) on FS2. College soccer runs at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on BTN and SECN. Field hockey features two 2026 FIH World Cup semifinals on CBSSN, plus cycling coverage of the 2026 Vuelta a España Stage 6. Golf includes the DP World Tour’s Husqvarna British Masters (first round) and LPGA FM Championship at TPC Boston, while horse racing airs at 1 p.m. on FS2.