Next match is played on Sunday.

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Dominik92

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Dear teachers.

As far as I know I can use present simple for the future - especially for something scheduled.

However would the following sentences be correct as well? (with the future meaning)

- Next match is played on Sunday.

- The first match is played tomorrow.

- The box is delivered tomorrow.

Thank you very much for your help.

Dominik
 

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- The next match is on Sunday.

- The first match is tomorrow.

- The (box) delivery is tomorrow.
 

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Thank you for giving me other opportunities to say this.

Could tell me whether my sentenced are utter nonsense?
 

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They are unnatural.
 

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While not strictly correct, all three of your sentences would be understood.
 
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