The global sports calendar for 2025 is packed with exciting events that promise unforgettable moments for fans worldwide. From iconic competitions that celebrate long-standing traditions to new tournaments that showcase emerging talent, the year will feature a dynamic array of sports and venues.
The biggest sporting events in 2025 include the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Ryder Cup, the Ashes, and the UEFA Women’s European Championship.
Sports like tennis and golf will also shine with their annual tours, grand slams and majors. Additionally, motorsport fans can look forward to the Formula 1 season, which will continue to offer thrilling races across exotic locations, including a night race in Las Vegas and the iconic Monaco Grand Prix.
This diverse line-up reflects the global passion for sports and the unique way each event brings people together, creating a vibrant calendar that offers something for every sports enthusiast.
We will continue to update this page as events are confirmed. Any times stated below are GMT/GST.
Main image: NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Credit: Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News)
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January 2025 sports events
2024-2025 PDC World Darts Championship
When: 15 December 2024 to 3 January 2025
Where: Alexandra Palace, London, England
Website: pdc.tv
Tennis: United Cup
What: joint ATP and WTA event with mixed teams from 18 countries
When: 27 December 2024 to 5 January 2025
Where: Perth and Sydney, Australia
Website: unitedcup.com
PolarNight Marathon
When: 4 January 2025
Where: Tromsø, Norway
Events: Ishavskraft Marathon (42km), PolarNight Half Marathon (21km), Mørketidsmila (10km), Mørketidstrimmen (5km)
Website: msm.no
Tennis grand slam: Australian Open
When: 6-26 January 2025
Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Website: ausopen.com
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
When: 8-12 January 2025
Where: Orlando, Florida, US
Website: rundisney.com
Masters Snooker 2025
When: 12-19 January 2025
Where: Alexandra Palace, London, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Men’s golf: Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025
What: DP World Tour Rolex Series Event
When: 16-19 January 2025
Where: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubaidesertclassic.com
2025 Snow Polo World Cup St Moritz
When: 24-26 January 2025
Where: St Moritz, Switzerland
Website: snowpolo-stmoritz.com
Horse racing: 2025 Pegasus World Cup
When: 25 January 2025
Where: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida, US
Website: pegasusworldcup.com
BBL Super League Basketball Trophy Finals
When: Sunday 26 January 2025
Where: Utilita Arena Birmingham, England
Website: superleaguebasketballm.co.uk
Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round one
Friday 31 January 2025: France vs. Wales (Stade de France, Paris)
Horse racing: Dubai World Cup Carnival
When: January to March 2025
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubairacingclub.com
February 2025 sports events
Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round one
Saturday 1 February 2025: Scotland vs. Italy (Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh); Ireland vs. England (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Hiking: HIGHLANDER Adventure, Ras Al Khaimah
When: 7-9 February 2025
Where: Jebel Jais Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Website: highlanderadventure.com and visitrasalkhaimah.com
The 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025
When: 7-14 February 2025
Where: Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Website: harbin2025.com
Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round two
Saturday 8 February 2025: Italy vs. Wales (Stadio Olimpico, Rome); England vs. France (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Sunday 9 February 2025: Scotland vs. Ireland (Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh)
Hong Kong Marathon
When: 9 February 2025
Where: Hong Kong
Website: hkmarathon.com
NFL Super Bowl LIX
When: 9 February 2025
Where: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Website: nfl.com and nolasuperbowl.com
Ticket packages: onlocationexp.com
Tennis: Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2025
When: 9-15 February 2025
Where: Doha, Qatar
Website: wtatennis.com
Snooker: Home Nation Series – 2025 Welsh Open
When: 10-16 February 2025
Where: Venue Cymru Arena, Llandudno, Wales
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Athletics: Keely Klassic
When: Saturday 15 February 2025
Where: Utilita Arena Birmingham, England
Tickets: utilitaarenabham.co.uk
Tennis: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
When: 16 February to 1 March 2025
Where: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com
Cricket: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
When: 19 February to 9 March 2025
Where: Pakistan and UAE
Website: icc-cricket.com
Horse racing: Saudi Cup
When: 21-22 February 2025
Where: King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: jcsa.sa
UK Athletics Indoor Championships 2025
When: 22-23 February 2025
Where: Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England
Website: britishathletics.org.uk and utilitaarenabham.co.uk
Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round three
Saturday 22 February 2025: Wales vs. Ireland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff); England vs. Scotland (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Sunday 23 February 2025: Italy vs. France (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon
When: 22-23 February 2025
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Website: runrocknroll.com
Kilimanjaro Half Marathon
When: 23 February 2025
Where: Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Website: kilimanjaromarathon.com
F1 2025 pre-season testing
When: 26-28 February 2025
Where: Bahrain International Circuit
Horse racing: Dubai World Cup Carnival
When: January to March 2025
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubairacingclub.com
March 2025 sports events
Tokyo Marathon
When: 2 March 2024
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Website: marathon.tokyo
Tennis: BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells
When: 2-16 March 2025
Where: Indian Wells, California, US
Website: bnpparibasopen.com
Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard
What: PGA Tour Signature Event
When: 6-9 March 2025
Where: Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Orlando, Florida, US
Website: arnoldpalmerinvitational.com
Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round four
Saturday 8 March 2025: Ireland vs. France (Aviva Stadium, Dublin); Scotland vs. Wales (Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh)
Sunday 9 March 2025: England vs. Italy (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Half-marathon: Harmonie Mutuelle Semi de Paris
When: 9 March 2025
Where: Paris, France
Website: harmoniemutuellesemideparis.com
Horse racing: Cheltenham Festival
When: 11-14 March 2025
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England
Feature races (jumps): Unibet Champion Hurdle, Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, Cheltenham Gold Cup
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2025
When: 11-16 March 2025
Where: Utilita Arena Birmingham, England
Website: allenglandbadminton.com
Golf: THE PLAYERS Championship
What: PGA Tour
When: 13-16 March 2025
Where: TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course) Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, US
Website: theplayers.com
F1 Australian Grand Prix
When: 14-16 March 2025
Where: Albert Park
Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round five
Saturday 15 March 2025
Italy vs. Ireland (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Wales vs. England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
France vs. Scotland (Stade de France, Paris)
Bath Half Marathon 2025
When: 16 March 2025
Where: Bath, England
Website: bathhalf.co.uk
Surrey Half Marathon
When: 16 March 2025
Where: Woking, Surrey
Website: surreyhalf.com
United Airlines NYC Half
When: 16 March 2025
Where: New York City, US
Website: nyrr.org
Run Rome The Marathon
When: 16 March 2025
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: runromethemarathon.com
Los Angeles Marathon
When: 16 March 2025
Where: Los Angeles, California, US
Website: mccourtfoundation.org
Tennis: Miami Open presented by Itaú
When: 16-30 March 2025
Where: Miami, Florida, US
Website: miamiopen.com
Snooker: 2025 Players Championship
When: 17-23 March 2025
Where: International Centre Telford, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Baseball: MLB World Tour Tokyo Series
Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
When: 18-19 March 2025
Where: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Website: mlb.com
F1 Chinese Grand Prix
When: 21-23 March 2025 (sprint weekend)
Where: Shanghai International Circuit
Guinness Women’s Six Nations round one
Saturday 22 March: Ireland vs. France (Kingspan Stadium, Belfast); Scotland vs. Wales (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh)
Sunday 23 March: England vs. Italy (LNER Community Stadium, York)
Manulife Danang International Marathon
When: 23 March 2025
Where: Da Nang, Vietnam
Website: rundanang.com
Côte Chalonnaise Wine Marathon
When: 29 March 2025
Where: Burgundy, France
Events: marathon, half marathon, 10km, and MARA3 (race with three runners – the first runner on the 42km, the second for the 21km and third on 10km. All three runners will then finish together)
Website: marathondesvinsdelacotechalonnaise.fr
Guinness Women’s Six Nations round two
Saturday 29 March: France vs. Scotland (Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle); Wales vs. England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff)
Sunday 30 March: Italy vs. Ireland (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma)
Horse racing: Ulster National Raceday at Downpatrick
What: seven races will be on the card, including the feature race, the Randox Ulster National
When: 30 March 2025
Where: Downpatrick Racecourse, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Website: downpatrickracecourse.co.uk
Snooker: 2025 Tour Championship
When: 31 March to 6 April 2025
Where: Manchester Central, Manchester, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Horse racing: Dubai World Cup Carnival
When: January to March 2025
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubairacingclub.com
April 2025 sports events
Snooker: 2025 Tour Championship
When: 31 March to 6 April 2025
Where: Manchester Central, Manchester
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Horse racing: Grand National Festival at Aintree
When: 3-5 April 2025
Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
Feature races (jumps): JLT Melling Steeple Chase, Randox Health Topham Steeple Chase, Grand National
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Japanese Grand Prix
When: 4-6 April 2025
Where: Suzuka Circuit
Horse racing: The Grand National at Aintree
When: 5 April 2025
Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Horse racing: Dubai World Cup 2025
When: 5 April 2025
Where: Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubairacingclub.com
Tennis: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
When: 5-13 April 2025
Where: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Website: montecarlotennismasters.com
Brighton Marathon Weekend
When: 6 April 2025
Where: Brighton, England
Events: marathon, 10km
Website: brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk
London Landmarks Half Marathon
When: 6 April 2025
Where: Westminster and the City, London, England
Website: llhm.co.uk
Men’s golf major: The Masters Tournament
When: 10-13 April 2025
Where: Augusta National GC, Augusta, Georgia, US
Website: masters.com
F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
When: 11-13 April 2025
Where: Bahrain International Circuit
Horse racing: Scottish Grand National Festival at Ayr
When: 12 April 2025
Where: Ayr Racecourse, Scotland
Feature races (jumps): Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle, Coral Scottish Grand National
Website: scottishgrandnationalfestival.co.uk
Guinness Women’s Six Nations round three
Saturday 12 April: France vs. Wales; Ireland v England (Virgin Media Park, Cork)
Sunday 13 April: Scotland vs. Italy (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh)
NN Marathon Rotterdam
When: 12-13 April 2025
Where: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Website: nnmarathonrotterdam.nl
ABP Newport Marathon Festival
When: 13 April 2025
Where: Newport, Wales, UK
Events: marathon, half marathon, 10K, mile
Website: newportwalesmarathon.co.uk
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
When: 13 April 2025
Where: Paris, France
Website: schneiderelectricparismarathon.com
Golf: RBC Heritage
What: PGA Tour Signature Event
When: 17-20 April 2025
Where: Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US
Website: rbcheritage.com
F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
When: 18-20 April 2025
Where: Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Guinness Women’s Six Nations round four
Saturday 19 April: Italy vs. France (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); England vs. Scotland (Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester)
Sunday 20 April: Wales vs. Ireland (Rodney Parade, Newport)
Snooker: 2025 World Snooker Championship
When: 19 April to 5 May 2025
Where: The Crucible, Sheffield, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Run the Great Wall – Jinshanling Great Wall
When: 20 April 2025
Where: Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area, China
Events: 10km, half marathon and full marathon
Website: rungreatwall.com
Boston Marathon
When: Monday 21 April 2025
Where: Boston, USA
Website: baa.org
Tennis: Mutua Madrid Open
When: 21 April to 4 May 2025
Where: La Caja Mágica, Madrid, Spain
Website: mutuamadridopen.com
American football: 2025 NFL Draft
When: 24-26 April 2025
Where: Green Bay, Wisconsin, US
Women’s golf major: The Chevron Championship
When: 24-27 April 2025
Where: The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, US
Website: thechevronchampionship.com
Guinness Women’s Six Nations round five
When: Saturday 26 April
Italy vs. Wales (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma)
Scotland vs. Ireland (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh)
England vs. France (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
Horse racing: Bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park
When: 26 April 2025
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Cycling: Etape Loch Ness
What: Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive
When: 27 April 2025
Where: Loch Ness, Scotland
Website: etapelochness.com
Nashville Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series
When: 26-27 April 2025
Where: Nashville, Tennessee, US
What: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Rock, Doggie Dash
Website: runrocknroll.com
London Marathon
When: 27 April 2025
Where: London, England
Website: tcslondonmarathon.com
Tennis: Internazionali BNL d’Italia
What: ATP Masters 1000
When: 29 April to 18 May 2025
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: internazionalibnlditalia.com
The Sierra Leone Marathon
Organisers: Street Child UK (registered charity)
When: 30 April 2025
Where: Northern Sierra Leone
Website: street-child.co.uk
May 2025 sports events
Snooker: 2025 World Snooker Championship
When: 19 April to 5 May 2025
Where: The Crucible, Sheffield, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Tennis: Mutua Madrid Open
When: 21 April to 4 May 2025
Where: La Caja Mágica, Madrid, Spain
Website: mutuamadridopen.com
Tennis: Internazionali BNL d’Italia
When: 29 April to 18 May 2025
Where: Rome, Italy
Website: internazionalibnlditalia.com
BetMGM Premier League Darts 2025
When: 1 May 2025
Where: Utilita Arena Birmingham, England
F1 Miami Grand Prix
When: 2-4 May 2025 (sprint weekend)
Where: Miami International Autodrome
Horse racing: Kentucky Derby
When: 3 May 2025
Where: Churchill Downs Racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky, US
Website: kentuckyderby.com
Belfast City Marathon
When: 4 May 2025
Where: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Website: belfastcitymarathon.com
Golf: Truist Championship
What: PGA Tour Signature Event
When: 8-11 May 2025
Where: The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course), US
Website: truistchampionship.com
Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2025
When: 9 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Albania and Italy
Website: giroditalia.it
Great Bristol Run Half Marathon
When: 11 May 2025
Where: Bristol, England
Website: greatrun.org
Men’s golf major: PGA Championship
When: 15-18 May 2025
Where: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Website: pgachampionship.com
F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
When: 16-18 May 2025
Where: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Horse racing: Preakness Stakes
When: 17 May 2025
Where: Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Maryland, US
Website: preakness.com
Great Ocean Road Running Festival
When: 17-18 May 2025
Where: Melbourne, Australia
Website: greatoceanroadrunfest.com.au
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run
When: 18 May 2025
Where: Manchester, England
Events: half marathon, 10km
Website: greatrun.org
Tennis grand slam: French Open Roland-Garros
When: 19 May to 8 June 2025
Where: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris, France
Website: rolandgarros.com
Men’s football: 2025 Uefa Europa League final
When: 21 May 2024
Where: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao, Spain
Rugby union: EPCR Challenge Cup final
When: Friday 23 May 2025
Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
F1 Monaco Grand Prix
When: 23-25 May 2025
Where: Circuit de Monaco
Rugby union: Investec Champions Cup final
When: Saturday 24 May 2025
Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
Edinburgh Marathon
When: 25 May 2025
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Website: edinburghmarathon.com
Padel World Summit 2025
When: 27-29 May 2025
Where: Fira de Barcelona, Spain
Website: padelsummit.com
Men’s football: 2024 Uefa Europa Conference League final
When: 28 May 2024
Where: Wrocław Stadium, Wrocław, Poland
Women’s golf major: US Women’s Open presented by Ally
When: 29 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Erin Hills, Erin, Wisconsin, US
Website: uswomensopen.com
Golf: the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
What: PGA Tour Signature Event
When: 29 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio, US
Website: thememorialtournament.com
F1 Spanish Grand Prix
When: 30 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Men’s football: 2025 Uefa Champions League final
When: 31 May 2025
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Icefjord Midnight Marathon
When: 31 May 2025
Where: Ilulissat, Greenland
Website: icefjord-midnight-marathon.com
Stockholm Marathon
When: 31 May 2025
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: stockholmmarathon.se
June 2025 sports events
Cycling: Giro d’Italia 2025
When: 9 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Albania and Italy
Website: giroditalia.it
Tennis grand slam: French Open Roland-Garros
When: 19 May to 8 June 2025
Where: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris, France
Website: rolandgarros.com
Women’s golf major: US Women’s Open presented by Ally
When: 29 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Erin Hills, Erin, Wisconsin, US
Website: uswomensopen.com
Golf: the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
What: PGA Tour Signature Event
When: 29 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio, US
Website: thememorialtournament.com
F1 Spanish Grand Prix
When: 30 May to 1 June 2025
Where: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
NBA Finals
When: 5-22 June 2025
Website: nba.com
Horse racing: Epsom Derby Festival
When: 6-7 June 2025
Where: Epsom Downs, Surrey, England
Feature races (flat): The Oaks, The Derby
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
KLM Aruba Marathon
When: 7-8 June 2025
Where: Aruba
What: marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5kn
Website: klmarubamarathon.com
Horse racing: Belmont Stakes
When: 7 June 2025
Where: Belmont Park, Elmont, New York, US
Website: belmontstakes.com
Comrades Marathon
When: 8 June 2025
Where: Durban to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
What: 89km ultra-marathon
Website: comrades.com
Men’s golf major: US Open
When: 12-15 June 2025
Where: Oakmont CC, Oakmont, Pennsylvania, US
Website: usopen.com
F1 Canadian Grand Prix
When: 13-15 June 2025
Where: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Rugby union: Gallagher Premiership Final
When: 14 June 2025
Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, England
Website: premiershiprugby.com
Big Five Marathon
When: 14 June 2025
Where: South Africa
Website: big-five-marathon.com
Skye Half Marathon
When: 14 June 2025
Where: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Website: skyehalfmarathon.com
FIFA Club World Cup 2025
When: Saturday 14 June to Sunday 13 July 2025
Where: United States
Website: fifa.com
Horse racing: Royal Ascot
When: 17-21 June 2025
Where: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
Feature races (flat): Gold Cup, St James’s Palace Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Coronation Stakes, Golden Jubilee Stakes
Website: ascot.co.uk
Women’s golf major: KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
When: 19-22 June 2025
Where: Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, Frisco, Texas, US
Website: kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com
Golf: Travelers Championship
What: PGA Tour Signature Event
When: 19-22 June 2025
Where: TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut, US
Website: travelerschampionship.com
Rugby union: British & Irish Lions vs. Argentina
When: 20 June 2025
Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Website: lionsrugby.com
Rugby union: England XV vs. France XV
When: Saturday 21 June 2025
Where: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, England
Website: englandrugby.com
Midnight Sun Marathon
When: 21 June 2025
Where: Tromsø, Norway
Events: Marathon; Mizuno Half Marathon; Coop Mila (10km); Mini-marathon (4.2km); Children’s race (800m)
Website: msm.no
F1 Austrian Grand Prix
When: 27-29 June 2025
Where: Red Bull Ring
Iceland Volcano Marathon
When: 28 June 2025
Where: near Lake Mývatn, Iceland
Website: iceland-volcano-marathon.com
Tennis grand slam: The Championships Wimbledon
When: 30 June to 13 July 2025
Where: All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London, England
Website: wimbledon.com
July 2025 sports events
FIFA Club World Cup 2025
When: Saturday 14 June to Sunday 13 July 2025
Where: United States
Website: fifa.com
Tennis grand slam: The Championships Wimbledon
When: 30 June to 13 July 2025
Where: All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London, England
Website: wimbledon.com
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
When: 2-27 July 2025
Where: Switzerland
Host cities: Basel (opening game and final), Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne
Website: uefa.com/womenseuro
Horse racing: Old Newton Cup Festival at Haydock Park
When: 3-5 July 2025
Where: Haydock Park, Merseyside, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 British Grand Prix
When: 4-6 July 2025
Where: Silverstone Circuit
Rugby union: Argentina vs. England
When: 5 July
Where: Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: englandrugby.com
Men’s cycling: Tour de France
When: 5-27 July 2025
Where: Lille to Paris, France
Horse racing: The July Festival at Newmarket
When: 10-12 July 2025
Where: Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, England
Feature races (flat): Darley July Cup, Princess of Wales’s Stakes, Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Women’s golf major: Amundi Evian Championship
When: 10-13 July 2025
Where: Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France
Website: amundi.evianchampionship.com
Men’s golf: Genesis Scottish Open
What: DP World Tour Rolex Series Event
When: 10-13 July 2025
Where: The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland
Website: europeantour.com
Baseball: MLB All-Star Game
What: All-Star Week, 95th MLB All-Star Game, T-Mobile Home Run Derby, All-Star Futures Game, MLB Draft
When: 11-15 July 2025
Where: Atlanta, Georgia, US
Website: mlb.com
World Aquatics Championships 2025 Singapore
When: 11 July to 3 August 2025
Where: Singapore
Sports: Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Open Water Swimming, High Diving
Website: worldaquatics.com
Rugby union: Argentina vs. England
When: 12 July
Where: Estadio San Juan del Bigentenario, San Juan, Argentina
Website: englandrugby.com
FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025
When: 13 July 2025
Where: MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, US
Men’s golf major: 153rd Open Championship
When: 13-20 July 2025
Where: Royal Portrush Golf Club, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Website: theopen.com
Zagori Mountain Running 2024
When: 18-20 July 2025
Where: Zagori, Greece
Events: 80km, 44+km marathon, 21km, 10km
Website: zagorirace.gr
Horse racing: Summer Plate Ladies Day at Market Rasen
When: 19 July 2025
Where: Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England
Feature races (jumps): Summer Plate Grade 3 Handicap Chase, Summer Handicap Hurdle
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Rugby union: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions – 1st Test
When: 19 July 2025
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
Website: lionsrugby.com
SailGP: Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
When: 19-20 July 2025
Where: Portsmouth, England
Website: sailgp.com
Horse racing: King George Weekend at Ascot
When: 25-26 July 2025
Where: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, England
Feature races (flat): King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Website: ascot.co.uk
F1 Belgian Grand Prix
When: 25-27 July 2025 (sprint weekend)
Where: Spa-Francorchamps
Australian Outback Marathon
When: 26 July 2025
Where: Uluru, Australia
Website: australianoutbackmarathon.com
Rugby union: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions – 2nd Test
When: 26 July 2025
Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
Website: lionsrugby.com
San Francisco Marathon
When: 26-27 July 2025
Where: San Francisco, California, US
Events: marathon; half marathon (bridge half/city half); 10k; 5k; family 1k
Website: thesfmarathon.com
Women’s cycling: 2025 Tour de France Femmes
When: 26 July to 3 August 2025
Where: France
Tennis: The National Bank Open presented by Rogers
When: 26 July to 7 August 2025
Where: Toronto, Canada
Website: nationalbankopen.com
San Francisco Half Marathon
When: 27 July 2025
Where: San Francisco, California, US
Events: Bridge Half Marathon (first half of marathon); City Half Marathon (second half)
Website: thesfmarathon.com
Horse racing: Qatar Goodwood Festival
What: “Glorious Goodwood” is a flat racing festival
When: 29 July-2 August 2025
Where: Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex, England
Feature races (flat): Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, Qatar Sussex Stakes, King George Qatar Stakes
Website: goodwood.com
Women’s golf major: AIG Women’s Open
When: 31 July to 3 August 2025
Where: Royal Porthcawl, Porthcawl, Wales
Website: aigwomensopen.com
August 2025 sports events
World Aquatics Championships 2025 Singapore
When: 11 July to 3 August 2025
Where: Singapore
Sports: Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Open Water Swimming, High Diving
Website: worldaquatics.com
Women’s cycling: 2025 Tour de France Femmes
When: 26 July to 3 August 2025
Where: France
Tennis: The National Bank Open presented by Rogers
When: 26 July to 7 August 2025
Where: Toronto, Canada
Website: nationalbankopen.com
Horse racing: Qatar Goodwood Festival
What: “Glorious Goodwood” is a flat racing festival
When: 29 July-2 August 2025
Where: Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex, England
Feature races (flat): Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, Qatar Sussex Stakes, King George Qatar Stakes
Website: goodwood.com
Women’s golf major: AIG Women’s Open
When: 31 July to 3 August 2025
Where: Royal Porthcawl, Porthcawl, Wales
Website: aigwomensopen.com
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix
When: 1-3 August 2025
Where: Hungaroring
Festival of Sport 2025
When: 1-4 August 2025
Where: Packington Estate, Warwickshire, England
Website: festivalofsportuk.com
Rugby union: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions – 3rd Test
When: 2 August 2025
Where: Accor Stadium, Sydney, Australia
Website: lionsrugby.com
UK Athletics Outdoor Championships 2025
When: 2-3 August 2025
Where: Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England
Website: britishathletics.org.uk
Tennis: Cincinnati Open
When: 5-18 August 2025
Where: Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Website: cincinnatiopen.com
Golf: FedEx St. Jude Championship
What: PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs
When: 7-10 August 2025
Where: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee, US
Website: fedexchampionship.com
The World Games 2025 Chengdu
When: 7-17 August 2025
Where: Chengdu, China
Website: theworldgames.org
Golf: BMW Championship
What: PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs
When: 14-17 August 2025
Where: Caves Valley Golf Club, Owings Mills, Maryland, US
Website: bmwchampionship.com
Horse racing: York Ebor Festival
When: 20-23 August 2025
Where: York Racecourse, York, England
Feature races: Juddmonte International, Darley Yorkshire Oaks, Coolmore Nunthorpe, York Ebor
Tickets: yorkracecourse.co.uk
Golf: TOUR Championship
What: PGA Tour
When: 21-25 August 2025
Where: East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia, US
Website: tourchampionship.com
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
When: 22 August to 27 September 2025
Where: England
Website: rugbyworldcup.com
Antrim Coast Half Marathon
When: 24 August 2025
Where: Antrim Coast Road, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Website: antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com
Tennis grand slam: US Open
When: 25 August to 7 September 2025
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City, US
Website: usopen.org
F1 Dutch Grand Prix
When: 29-31 August 2025
Where: Circuit Zandvoort
Horse racing: BetMGM Summer Celebration Saturday at Sandown Park
When: 30 August 2025
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Feature races: Solario Stakes
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
TCS Sydney Marathon
When: 31 August 2025
Where: Sydney, Australia
Events: marathon, 10km, 4.2km
Website: tcssydneymarathon.com
Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
When: 31 August 2025
Where: Kauai island, Hawaii, US
Website: thekauaimarathon.com
September 2025 sports events
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
When: 22 August to 27 September 2025
Where: England
Website: rugbyworldcup.com
Tennis grand slam: US Open
When: 25 August to 7 September 2025
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City, US
Website: usopen.org
Horse racing: Sprint Cup Celebration at Haydock Park
When: 4-6 September 2025
Where: Haydock Park, Lancashire, England
Feature races: Betfair Sprint Cup
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Italian Grand Prix
When: 5-7 September 2025
Where: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Petra Desert Marathon
When: 6 September 2025
Where: Petra, Jordan
Website: petra-desert-marathon.com
Médoc Marathon
When: 6 September 2025
Where: the vineyards of the Médoc in the Gironde, France
Website: marathondumedoc.com
Great North Run
When: 7 September 2025
Where: Newcastle to South Shields, England
Website: greatrun.org
The Big Half London
Organisers: London Marathon Events
When: 7 September 2025
Where: Tower Bridge to Cutty Sark, London, England
Races: half marathon, New Balance Big Relay, Big Mile
Website: thebighalf.co.uk
Horse racing: St Leger Festival at Doncaster
When: 11-14 September 2025
Where: Doncaster Racecourse
Featured races (flat): Doncaster Cup; St Leger Stakes; Leger Legends Day charity race
Website: doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Men’s golf: BMW PGA Championship
What: DP World Tour Rolex Series Event
When: 11-14 September 2025
Where: Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, England
Website: europeantour.com
Tallinn Marathon
When: 12-14 September 2025
Where: Tallinn, Estonia
Events: marathon; half marathon; 10k; 5k
Website: jooks.ee
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
When: 13-21 September 2025
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Website: worldathletics.org
Copenhagen Half Marathon
When: 14 September 2025
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
Website: cphhalf.dk
Snooker: Home Nation Series – 2025 English Open
When: 15-21 September 2025
Where: Brentwood Leisure Centre, Essex, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
F1 Azerbaijani Grand Prix
When: 19-21 September 2025
Where: Baku City Circuit
Tennis: Laver Cup
What: men’s tennis tournament – Team Europe vs. Team World
When: 19-21 September 2025
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California, USA
Website: lavercup.com
Run Cheltenham
When: 21 September 2025
Where: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Events: half marathon, 10k, community mile
Website: runcheltenham.com
Berlin Marathon
When: 21 September 2025
Where: Berlin, Germany
Website: bmw-berlin-marathon.com
Cycling: UCI Road World Championships
When: 21-28 September 2025
Where: Kigali, Rwanda
Website: ucikigali2025.rw
Snooker: 2025 British Open
When: 22-28 September 2025
Where: The Centaur, Cheltenham, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Tennis: China Open
When: 24 September to 5 October 2025
Where: Beijing, China
Website: wtatennis.com
Golf: 2025 Ryder Cup
When: 26-28 September 2025
Where: Bethpage Black Course, NY, USA
Website: rydercup.com/2025
13 Valleys Ultra
When: 26-28 September 2025
Where: Lake District National Park, England
Events: 2 Valleys (21km); 5 Valleys (55km); 7 Valleys (110km); 13 Valleys (180km)
Website: 13valleysultra.com
Loch Ness Marathon
When: 28 September 2025
Where: Loch Ness, Scotland
Website: lochnessmarathon.com
Tennis: Rolex Shanghai Masters
When: 30 September to 13 October 2025
Where: Shanghai, China
Website: rolexshanghaimasters.com
October 2025 sports events
Tennis: China Open
When: 24 September to 5 October 2025
Where: Beijing, China
Website: wtatennis.com
Tennis: Rolex Shanghai Masters
When: 30 September to 13 October 2025
Where: Shanghai, China
Website: rolexshanghaimasters.com
F1 Singapore Grand Prix
When: 3-5 October 2025
Where: Marina Bay Street Circuit
Horse racing: Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
When: 4-5 October 2025
Where: Longchamps, Paris, France
Website: francegalop-live.com
Tennis: Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open
When: 6-12 October 2025
Where: Wuhan, China
Website: wtatennis.com
Horse racing: Dubai Future Champions Festival at Newmarket
When: 10-11 October 2025
Where: Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, Suffolk, England
Feature races: bet365 Fillies’ Mile, Darley Dewhurst Stakes, Cesarewitch Handicap
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Budapest Marathon
When: 11-12 October 2025
Where: Budapest, Hungary
Events: marathon, marathon relay, 30km, 15km, 10km, 5km
Website: marathon.runinbudapest.com
Royal Parks Half Marathon
When: 12 October 2025
Where: London, England
Website: royalparkshalf.com
Chicago Marathon
When: 12 October 2025
Where: Chicago, USA
Website: chicagomarathon.com
Horse racing: Jump Season Opener at Carlisle
When: 16 October 2025
Where: Carlisle Racecourse, Cumbria, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 United States Grand Prix
When: 17-19 October 2025 (sprint weekend)
Where: Circuit of the Americas
Horse racing: The Everest
What: the world’s ‘richest race on turf’
When: 18 October 2024
Where: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia
Website: theeverest.com.au
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
When: 18-19 October 2025
Where: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Events: marathon; half marathon; 5k
Website: torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
Amsterdam Marathon
When: 19 October 2025
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Events: Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Marathon – De Borcht, Kids Run Olympisch Kwartier, Mini Marathon – Galileïplantsoen, Mini Marathon – Olympiaplein
Website: tcsamsterdammarathon.eu
Palma Marathon Mallorca
When: 19 October 2025
Where: Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Events: marathon; half marathon; 9k
Website: palmademallorcamarathon.com
Horse racing: The Showcase at Cheltenham
When: 24-25 October 2025
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Mexican Grand Prix
When: 24-26 October 2025
Where: Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
Tennis: Rolex Paris Masters
When: 25 October to 2 November 2025
Where: Paris, France
Website: rolexparismasters.com
Dublin Marathon
When: 26 October 2025
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Website: irishlifedublinmarathon.ie
Venice Marathon
When: 26 October 2025
Where: Venice, Italy
Events: marathon; half marathon; 10k; family run
Website: venicemarathon.it
EVA Air Marathon
When: 26 October 2025
Where: Taipei, Taiwan
Events: marathon; half marathon; 10km; 3km
Website: evaairrun.com
Horse racing: Breeders’ Cup
When: 31 October to 1 November 2025
Where: Del Mar, San Diego, California, US
Website: breederscup.com
November 2025 sports events
Tennis: Rolex Paris Masters
When: 25 October to 2 November 2025
Where: Paris, France
Website: rolexparismasters.com
Horse racing: Breeders’ Cup
When: 31 October to 1 November 2025
Where: Del Mar, San Diego, California, US
Website: breederscup.com
Tennis: WTA Finals Riyadh
When: 1-8 November
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website: wtatennis.com
Horse racing: Melbourne Cup Carnival
When: 1-8 November 2025
Where: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Races: Derby Day (1 November); Cup Day (4 November); Oaks Day (6 November); Stakes Day (8 November)
Website: vrc.com.au
New York City Marathon
When: 2 November 2025
Where: New York City, USA
Website: nyrr.org
Horse racing: Melbourne Cup Day
When: 4 November 2025
Where: Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Website: vrc.com.au
Men’s golf: Abu Dhabi Championship
What: DP World Tour Rolex Series Event
When: 6-9 November 2025
Where: Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Website: europeantour.com
F1 Brazilian Grand Prix
When: 7-9 November 2025 (sprint weekend)
Where: Autódromo José Carlos Pace
Tennis: Nitto ATP Finals 2025
When: 9-16 November 2025
Where: Turin, Italy
Website: nittoatpfinals.com
Men’s golf: DP World Tour Championship
What: DP World Tour Rolex Series Event
When: 13-16 November 2025
Where: Jumeirah Golf Estates, Earth course, Dubai, UAE
Website: europeantour.com
Horse racing: The November Meeting at Cheltenham
When: 14-16 November 2025
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
Featured races (jumps): Mucking Brilliant Paddy Power Handicap Chase, Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase, Unibet Greatwood Hurdle
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
When: 20-22 November 2025
Where: Las Vegas Street Circuit
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
When: 21-23 November 2025
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Events: marathon; half marathon; 8k; kids fun run
Website: philadelphiamarathon.com
Cricket: Ashes 1st Test – Australia vs. England
When: 21-25 November 2025
Where: Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia
Torino City Marathon
When: 23 November 2025
Where: Turin, Italy
Events: marathon, half-marathon
Website: torinocitymarathon.it
Horse racing: Japan Cup
When: 24 November 2025
Where: Tokyo Racecourse, Tokyo, Japan
Website: japanracing.jp
F1 Qatar Grand Prix
When: 28-30 November 2025 (sprint weekend)
Where: Losail International Circuit
2025 UK Snooker Championship
When: 29 November to 7 December 2025
Where: York Barbican, York, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Tennis: Billie Jean King Cup Finals
What: eight nation women’s tennis team tournament
When: November 2025
Where: TBC
Website: billiejeankingcup.com
Tennis: Davis Cup Final 8
What: eight nation international men’s team event
When: November 2025
Where: TBC
Website: daviscup.com
December 2025 sports events
2025 UK Snooker Championship
When: 29 November to 7 December 2025
Where: York Barbican, York, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Cricket: Ashes 2nd Test – Australia vs. England
When: 4-8 December 2025 (Day/Night Test)
Where: The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia
Horse racing: Betfair Tingle Creek Festival at Sandown Park
When: 5-6 December 2025
Where: Sandown Park, Surrey, England
Feature races (jumps): Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, Henry VIII Novices’ Chase, Winter Novices’ Hurdle
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
When: 5-7 December 2025
Where: Yas Marina Circuit
Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Marathon 2025
When: 7 December 2025
Where: Valencia, Spain
Website: valenciaciudaddelrunning.com
Reggae Marathon
When: 7 December 2025
Where: Negril, Jamaica
Events: half-marathon; 10k; 5km
Website: reggaemarathon.com
Horse racing: The Christmas Meeting at Cheltenham
When: 12-13 December 2025
Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, England
Feature races (jumps): Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase; JCB Triumph Hurdle trial; Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle trial
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Honolulu Marathon
When: 14 December 2025
Where: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Website: honolulumarathon.org
Cricket: Ashes 3rd Test – Australia vs. England
When: 17-21 December 2025
Where: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Men’s football: African Cup of Nations (AFCON)
When: 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026
Where: Morocco
Horse racing: Boxing Day Racing at Aintree
When: 26 December 2025
Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Horse racing: Boxing Day Racing at Wincanton
When: 26 December 2024
Where: Wincanton Racecourse, Somerset, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Horse racing: Ladbrokes Christmas Festival at Kempton Park
When: 26-27 December 2025
Where: Kempton Park Racecourse, Surrey, England
Featured races (jump): King George VI Steeple Chase, Mare’s Handicap Hurdle Race, Wayward Lad Novices’ Steeple Chase, The Desert Orchid Chase
Website, tickets and hospitality: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Cricket: Ashes 4th Test – Australia vs. England
When: 26-30 December 2025
Where: MCG, Melbourne, Australia
Horse racing: Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow
When: 27 December 2025
Where: Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Wales
Featured races (jump): Welsh National, Finale Junior Hurdle, Championship Bumper
Website: chepstow-racecourse.co.uk
Horse racing: New Year’s Eve Raceday at Warwick
When: 31 December 2025
Where: Warwick Racecourse, England
Website and tickets: thejockeyclub.co.uk
Tennis: Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF
When: December 2025 (TBC)
Where: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Website: nextgenatpfinals.com
Snooker: 2025 Shoot Out
When: December 2025 (TBC)
Where: Mattioli Arena, Leicester, England
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
Snooker: Home Nation Series – 2025 Scottish Open
When: December 2025 (TBC)
Where: Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Tickets: worldsnookertour.seetickets.com
January 2026 sports events
Men’s football: African Cup of Nations (AFCON)
When: 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026
Where: Morocco
Cricket: Ashes 5th Test – Australia vs. England
When: 4-8 January 2026
Where: SCG, Sydney, Australia
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