2025 Sporting Calendar – Bet on Upcoming Events

Sports Events 2025 – A Month by Month Breakdown

Below we provide a breakdown of upcoming sports events by month, covering every sport from American football and basketball to rowing and sailing. We constantly update our sports calendar, so you can rest assured that all of the information below is accurate.

March

March is a busy month in the sports betting calendar; it’s very much a case of something for everyone, with more than 20 major sporting events promising plenty of drama.

Horse racing fans will roar to get the Cheltenham Festival underway before turning their attention to one of the most prestigious flat races in the world, the Dubai World Cup. The Formula 1 season returns with high-octane action from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

March Madness sees the 64 best college basketball teams battle each other to win the NCAA basketball championship. The World Baseball Classic returns for the first time since 2017, and bats of a different kind will be swinging as the Indian Premier League kicks off.

April

April is an exciting month for fans of every sport. American football fans will be glued to the NFL draft, while basketball and ice hockey fans watch the regular season end and playoffs begin. We even have two nights of entertainment from Hollywood thanks to WrestleMania 39.

The Formula 1 season heats up with races in Australia and Azerbaijan, and there’s no shortage of horse racing action either. Millions of people around the world will tune in to the Grand National, as 40 runners and riders navigate iconic fences such as Becher’s Brook and Canal Turn.

If you enjoy a slower pace, you may be more interested in sporting events coming up in April like the World Men’s Curling Championship, The Masters and the World Snooker Championship.

May

May is always one of the busiest and most exciting months in the sports events calendar.

Football leagues around the world wrap up and crown their champions, and two European giants clash in the UEFA Champions League final at the end of the month. May is also a big month for basketball fans, with the NBA playoffs in full swing and the British Basketball Play-off Finals bringing a busy season to a close.

The first and second legs of American thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown series provide exhilarating action for horse racing enthusiasts. The Formula 1 season revs up with the Miami Grand Prix and Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and we’re sure many of you will tune in to watch the famous post-race milk celebration for the winner of the Indianapolis 500.

June

June is another very eventful month in the sports betting world. Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the Belmont Stakes marks the final leg of American racing’s Triple Crown. Don’t forget about the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and Royal Ascot, as both always present lucrative betting opportunities.

Basketball and ice hockey fans will be glued to the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals respectively, and there’s plenty of golf and tennis tournaments happening around the world. The first two matches in The Ashes series kick off in June, and the World Cup of Darts never fails to entertain.

July

July is traditionally one of the least exciting months of the year for sports fans. The NBA Finals just finished, the NFL season is two months away, and football teams are busy arranging transfers and playing friendlies ahead of the new season. However, our list of upcoming sports events indicates there’s no shortage of action this year.

The battle for the yellow jersey begins with a 185km loop ride to mark stage one of the Tour de France. Formula 1 fans have a race to look forward to every weekend, tennis fans will be glued to Wimbledon, the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, and cricket fans can expect plenty of drama as The Ashes concludes.

August

August is a quieter month in the 2025 sporting calendar. The NFL preseason begins, and the MLB season gets more exciting as teams fight to make the playoffs and win their divisions. Major football leagues like the English Premier League kick off once again, while basketball fans can look forward to the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

The Hundred returns to excite cricket fans new and old throughout the month, while fans of multi-sports events can tune in to the African Games and World Beach Games. The Sailing World Championships, FIBA Basketball World Cup and US Open are just a few of the other highlights.

September

September is a big month in the 2025 sporting calendar. The NFL regular season kicks off as the MLB regular season comes to a close, and we have lots of hard-hitting action to look forward to as the 2023 Rugby World Cup begins.

Formula 1 fans have three weekends of racing to look forward to, with stops in Italy, Singapore and Japan. The biggest stars on the PGA Tour clash as teams from Europe and the United States clash in Italy for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Other notable events include the World Rowing Championships and AFL Grand Final.

October

There’s no shortage of sporting drama to look forward to in October. The ICC World Cup is one of the most highly anticipated international sports events of the year, and the atmosphere will be electric for every match as India hosts the entire tournament.

Rugby league fans are in for a treat with the NRL Grand Final and Super League Grand Final. Tennis fans can bet on five tournaments throughout the month, including the Shanghai Masters and Paris Masters. And it’s a busy month for Formula 1 fans, with the Qatar Grand Prix, United States Grand Prix and Mexico City Grand Prix providing three weekends of high-octane drama.

November

Our list of sports events for November may not be long, but they certainly pack a punch and there’s plenty to get excited about no matter your favourite sport.

Horse racing fans can bet on prestigious races like the Breeders’ Cup, Melbourne Cup and Japan Cup, while the Formula 1 season races to a finish with the Brazilian Grand Prix, Las Vegas Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Other notable events include the Grand Slam of Darts, UK Snooker Championship and the World Women’s Handball Championship.

December

Although December has the fewest entries in our 2025 sporting calendar, there’s no shortage of betting opportunities. Major sports leagues around the globe are in full swing, and there is a jam-packed schedule to keep everyone entertained during the festive period.

In terms of sports events, December gets underway with the IHF Women’s Handball World Championship in Singapore before all eyes turn to the United Kingdom. The PDC World Darts Championship gets underway at Alexandra Palace in London, and the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow Racecourse represents the biggest race day in Wales.

Bet on Upcoming Sports Events

Now that you know which sports events are around the corner and how to bet on them, it’s time to open an account with one of the best betting sites and predict how all the action will unfold.