2024-2025 sports events calendar – biggest global sporting events

The global sports calendar for 2024 and 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, these two years will feature a dynamic array of sports and venues. 

Sports like tennis and golf will shine with their annual tours and majors, from Wimbledon and the US Open to the Masters and Ryder Cup. 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 UK.

Main image: NFL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Credit: Mike Starling/Sports Tourism News)

November 2024 sports events

Rugby union: England vs. New Zealand 
What: Autumn Nations Series 2024
When: 2 November 2024 
Where: Twickenham, London

New York City Marathon
When: 3 November 2024
Where: New York City, USA
Website: nyrr.org

Lake Maggiore Marathon
When: 3 November 2024
Where: Arona, Italy 
Events: marathon; 33km; half-marathon; 21km; 10km 
Website: lagomaggioremarathon.it 

Athens Marathon: The Authentic
When: 9-10 November 2024
Where: Athens, Greece
Events: marathon; 10km; 5km
Website: athensauthenticmarathon.gr

2024 NFL Munich Game 
Who: New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers
When: Sunday 10 November 2024 – NFL season Week 10
Where: Allianz Arena, Mu​nich, Germany 
Register for tickets: nfl.com/internationalgames

Men’s tennis: 2024 Nitton ATP Finals Turin 
When: 10-17 November 2024 
Where: Pala Alpitour, Torino, Italy 
Website: nittoatpfinals.com

Philadelphia Half Marathon
When: 23 November 2024
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Website: philadelphiamarathon.com

December 2024 sports events

Torino City Half Marathon
When: 1 December 2024
Where: Turin, Italy 
Website: torinocitymarathon.it

Run Barbados Marathon Weekend
When: 6-8 December 2024
Where: Barbados 
Events: Garrison Savannah Fun Mile; fun run; Sleeping Giant 5k; Sand Dunes 10k; Farley Hill Half; full marathon; Joe’s River coastal walk
Website: visitbarbados.org

Honolulu Marathon
When: 8 December 2024
Where: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Website: honolulumarathon.org

Reggae Marathon
When: 8 December 2024
Where: Negril, Jamaica
Events: half-marathon; 10k; 5km
Website: reggaemarathon.com

January 2025 sports events

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

Tennis grand slam: Australian Open 
When: 6-26 January 2025 
Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia 
Website: ausopen.com

Men’s golf: Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025
When: 16-19 January 2025
Where: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE
Website: dubaidesertclassic.com

Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round one 
Friday 31 January 2025: France vs. Wales (Stade de France, Paris) 

February 2025 sports events

Rugby union: Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025 – round one 
Friday 31 January 2025: France vs. Wales (Stade de France, Paris) 
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

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)

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

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)

March 2025 sports events

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)

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: Sunday 16 March 2025
Where: Bath, England
Website: bathhalf.co.uk

Danang International Marathon 2025 
When: 23 March 2025 
Where: Da Nang, Vietnam
Website: rundanang.com

April 2025 sports events

ABP Newport Marathon Festival
When: Sunday 13 April 2025
Where: Newport, Wales, UK
Events: marathon, half marathon, 10K, mile races
Website: newportwalesmarathon.co.uk

May 2025 sports events

Tennis grand slam: French Open Roland-Garros 
When: 19 May to 8 June 2025 
Where: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris, France 
Website: rolandgarros.com

June 2025 sports events

Tennis grand slam: French Open Roland-Garros 
When: 19 May to 8 June 2025 
Where: Stade Roland-Garros, Paris, France 
Website: rolandgarros.com

Rugby union: British & Irish Lions vs. Argentina 
When: 20 June 2025
Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Website: lionsrugby.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

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

Men’s golf major: 153rd Open Championship
When: 13-20 July 2025
Where: Royal Portrush Golf Club, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Website: theopen.com

Rugby union: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions – 1st Test 
When: 19 July 2025 
Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia 
Website: lionsrugby.com 

Rugby union: Australia vs. British & Irish Lions – 2nd Test
When: 26 July 2025 
Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
Website: lionsrugby.com

August 2025 sports events

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

The World Games 2025 Chengdu 
When: 7-17 August 2025
Where: Chengdu, China
Website: theworldgames.org

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

September 2025 sports events

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

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
When: 13-21 September 2025
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Website: worldathletics.org

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

Golf: 2025 Ryder Cup 
When: 26-28 September 2025
Where: Bethpage Black Course, NY, USA 
Website: rydercup.com/2025

November 2025 sports events

Billie Jean King Cup Finals 
What: eight nation women’s tennis team tournament 
When: November 2025 
Where: TBC 
Website: billiejeankingcup.com 

Davis Cup Final 8 
What: eight nation international men’s team event 
When: November 2025 
Where: TBC
Website: daviscup.com

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