Whether you're a fan of football, tennis, cycling, or athletics, there’s something to get everyone excited. Here’s a guide to the top 10 upcoming sports events in 2025 that you should mark on your calendar.

Sports bring people together like nothing else. 2025 will be a year of amazing moments. – Andy Murray

The 2025 sports calendar offers big events for every fan. Major contests like the Rose Bowl and Super Bowl LIX will thrill football lovers. Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will battle at the Australian Open.

The Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland will show the best female soccer teams. Lewis Hamilton will race for more wins in Formula 1. Sports fans can watch the Tour de France and Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.

The Open Championship at Royal Portrush brings top golf action to fans. UFC 311 adds excitement for fight fans. These events span many sports and countries. Each event promises great action from the world’s best athletes.

The Australian Open starts this exciting year of sports in January.

Australian Open (12-26 January)

The Australian Open kicks off the tennis season from January 12 to 26, 2025, in Melbourne. Tennis fans will see top stars battle in intense matches under the hot Australian sun. Novak Djokovic plans to fight for another Grand Slam title with Andy Murray as his coach.

Current world No. 1 Jannik Sinner leads the men’s singles field.

The women’s singles draw features Aryna Sabalenka going for her third straight title. This Grand Slam brings the best tennis players to Australia each year. Players must deal with tough matches and high temperatures during the two-week event.

The tournament draws huge crowds who love watching thrilling tennis action at its best.

The grand slam season kicks off with the Australian Open in Melbourne, where the world’s top tennis players compete in the intense heat of the Australian summer.

Melbourne Park hosts the first grand slam event of 2025 from January 12-26. Top tennis players face off in intense matches under the hot summer sun. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner leads a strong field of professional athletes in this tennis championship.

Players compete for a huge prize pool of 96.5 million Australian dollars.

Fans will watch Novak Djokovic return with his new coach Andy Murray. Aryna Sabalenka aims to win her third straight title in this world-class competition. These top-ranked players must deal with tough matches and high temperatures during this major tennis tournament.

Super Bowl LIX (9 February)

Super Bowl LIX will light up the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. This championship game stands as the biggest football event of the year. The Kansas City Chiefs hope to grab their third straight win under coach Andy Reid’s leadership.

Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the team’s charge for another title.

Music star Kendrick Lamar returns to perform at the halftime show since his last appearance in 2022. The iconic stadium adds extra magic to this major sporting event. Millions of fans will tune in to watch this cultural phenomenon.

The game brings together top football talent, amazing entertainment, and intense competition all in one night.

The pinnacle of American football, Super Bowl LIX promises high-stakes excitement and spectacular halftime shows, making it an unmissable event for fans around the globe.

Football fans will pack the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. This marks the eighth time the famous stadium hosts the biggest game in American football. Kansas City Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, aim to thrill fans with their amazing plays.

FOX will broadcast this global sports event to millions of viewers worldwide.

The championship game brings more than just football action. Music star Kendrick Lamar will light up the stage during the halftime show. His performance adds extra excitement to this high-stakes competition.

Fans can expect a mix of thrilling sports and great entertainment at this unmissable event.

The Masters (10-13 April)

The Masters golf tournament will light up Augusta National Golf Club from April 10-13, 2025. Top golfers from around the world will battle for the famous green jacket on this special course.

Past winners like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have made this event one of golf’s biggest shows.

Augusta National’s famous spots like Amen Corner and Rae’s Creek make the course extra special. Fans love to watch the action at these tricky spots during the four-day event. The Masters brings huge crowds and TV coverage as players try to join the list of golf greats who have won here.

Golf’s most prestigious tournament takes place at Augusta National, offering four days of unparalleled competition among the sport’s elite.

Augusta National Golf Club hosts golf’s top event each April. Elite players from around the world battle on its famous green fairways. This major tournament brings together the best golfers to compete for the coveted green jacket.

Players face tough challenges on Augusta’s stunning course. Each shot must be perfect to win this four-day championship. Golf fans watch in awe as their favorite stars tackle the tricky holes and aim for glory.

Tour de France & Tour de France Femmes (5-27 July, 26 July-3 August)

The Tour de France makes its grand return to France in 2025 after three years abroad. This major sporting event runs from July 5 to July 27, bringing top cyclists to compete across multiple stages.

Tadej Pogačar will defend his championship title in this 112th edition of the race. The global viewership will watch riders push their limits in this famous endurance event.

The Tour de France Femmes follows right after, running from July 26 to August 3. International competitors will race to beat defending champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma. Female cyclists will show their talent and strength in this exciting multistage event.

Next up, tennis fans can look forward to Wimbledon’s classic matches on the grass courts of London.

The world’s premier cycling event will captivate audiences with grueling stages across France, followed closely by the women’s edition, showcasing extraordinary endurance and strategy.

France’s biggest bike race brings top riders to test their skills in July 2025. Star cyclist Tadej Pogačar aims to defend his crown in this tough race across mountains and plains.

Each day puts riders through hard tests that push their limits. Fans line the streets to cheer as cyclists race through small towns and big cities.

Women cyclists get their chance to shine right after the men’s race ends. Top rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma leads the pack in this eight-day race. Female athletes show their power and smarts as they race on France’s most famous roads.

Next up, tennis fans turn their eyes to London for the classic grass courts of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon (30 June-13 July)

Wimbledon stands as the most special tennis event at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The 2025 tournament runs from June 30 to July 13. Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz hopes to win his third title in a row in men’s singles.

Ons Jabeur plans to keep her spot as the women’s champion.

More than 250,000 fans will fill the stands to watch this grand tennis show. Players must follow the famous all-white dress code rule that makes Wimbledon unique. The matches take place on grass courts, which adds to the magic of this old and respected tennis event.

The mix of top tennis skills and British tradition creates a special feeling that tennis fans love.

The oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, held at the All England Club in London, where tradition meets top-tier tennis action.

The All England Club will host its grand tennis event from June 30 to July 13, 2025. This top-tier tennis action brings the best players to London’s famous grass courts. Carlos Alcaraz returns as the men’s champion to defend his title.

Ons Jabeur aims to keep her women’s crown in this elite tennis tournament.

The historic tennis event starts with qualifying matches on June 23, 2025. Players will battle on Center Court under its smart roof that keeps games going in any weather. This lawn tennis competition mixes old traditions with modern features.

The Grand Slam event draws fans from all over to see tennis stars play on perfect grass courts.

Women’s Euro 2025 (2-27 July)

Switzerland hosts Women’s Euro 2025 from July 2 to July 27. Top teams like England, France, and the Netherlands will battle for glory in this major football event. England enters as defending champions from their 2022 victory.

Prize money stands at £41 million, making it a big draw for female athletes.

This tournament marks a huge step for women’s football and gender equality in sports. Global fans will watch Europe’s best national teams compete across Swiss venues. Female players will show their skills and inspire young athletes worldwide during this 26-day competition.

Europe’s top national women’s football teams compete over a month of high-intensity matches hosted in various cities across Europe.

The Women’s Euro 2025 brings top soccer action to fans across Europe. Sixteen national teams will battle for glory in this major tournament. The games start on July 2 and end on July 27 in Swiss cities.

Star players make this event special. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas lead their team’s attack. England’s Leah Williamson and Swiss captain Lia Wälti aim to guide their teams to victory.

The winner takes home part of the $53 million prize fund. The final match kicks off at 18:00 CEST on July 27, where two teams will fight for the European crown.

The Open (17-20 July)

Golf fans will flock to Portrush, Northern Ireland, for The Open Championship from July 17-20, 2025. This major golf tournament brings 250,000 spectators to watch top players compete at the stunning coastal course.

Irish star Rory McIlroy aims to win his fifth major title on home ground.

Past champion Shane Lowry joins other top golfers in the race for the famous Claret Jug. Players must tackle the tough links course while dealing with tricky coastal winds. This historic tournament started in 1860 and remains one of golf’s biggest events.

Fans can enjoy watching skilled golfers play against the beautiful backdrop of Northern Ireland’s coastline.

One of the four major golf championships, The Open is hosted in the UK and is known for its challenging links courses and unpredictable weather.

The Open stands as a major championship that brings thrills to Northern Ireland. This top tournament will take place at Troon, Portrush from July 17-20, 2025. Players face tough links courses and wild British weather during their games.

Stars like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will battle for the title.

A huge crowd of 250,000 fans will pack the course to watch this amazing sports event. The mix of skilled players, tricky courses, and changing weather makes The Open special. British fans love this contest because it tests players in ways other tournaments don’t.

Women’s Rugby World Cup (22 August-27 September)

England hosts the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup from August 22 to September 27. This major sports event brings top teams from across the globe to compete for the world title. New Zealand starts their title defense against Spain on August 24, 2025.

England aims to grab their first win since 2014 in this thrilling tournament.

Sports fans will see high-level matches during this six-week championship. The games show how women’s rugby keeps growing bigger each year. Teams will play hard to prove they are the best in the world.

This rugby event stands out as a big step forward for women in sports.

The pinnacle event in women’s rugby sees teams from around the world compete for the title of world champions.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will bring top teams to battle for global glory. Teams from across the world will meet at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light for the opening match between USA and England.

More than 220,000 fans have already bought tickets to watch this amazing sports event. The final match will take place at Twickenham Stadium on September 27.

The race for tickets shows how popular women’s rugby has become. Half of the seats for the opening game are already taken. Elite rugby players will show their skills and strength during this month-long contest.

Next on our list is the Ryder Cup, where golf’s best players face off in an exciting team battle.

Ryder Cup (26-28 September)

From rugby battles to golf glory, sports fans will turn their eyes to another big event. The 2025 Ryder Cup brings top golf action to Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, NY. This match play contest puts U.S. and European teams head-to-head from September 26-28.

Team USA players will get $500,000 each to play in this famous tournament.

Luke Donald leads Team Europe as they try to keep their trophy after winning 16-11 last time. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley hopes to win back the cup on home ground. Golf fans will pack the course to watch this fierce rivalry play out.

Both teams will show their best skills in singles and team matches over three exciting days.

This biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States is famed for its intense atmosphere and fierce rivalry.

The Ryder Cup stands as golf’s top team event in 2025. This fierce golf rivalry will take place at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26-28. The U.S. team aims to keep their title under Captain Keegan Bradley’s lead.

Kevin Kisner joins as Vice Captain to guide the American squad.

The golf championship brings new changes this year. Each U.S. player will get $500,000, making history in this intense competition. Teams will battle through three days of matches.

The golf contest draws huge crowds who love the competitive atmosphere between these rival nations.

Men’s Ashes (21 November-8 January 2026)

Cricket fans will gather for the Men’s Ashes series in Australia from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026. Perth hosts the first Test match, making history as its first opening game since 1986-87.

This famous cricket battle between England and Australia promises great action across all three game types.

England aims to break their losing streak in Australia, chasing their first win since 2010-11. Matches will take place at top venues across Australia, with a special day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Cricket lovers worldwide will watch this historic series that brings together two rival nations in a fierce sports battle.

The historic cricket series between England and Australia draws crowds and viewers worldwide, celebrated for its rich history and intense competition.

The Men’s Ashes stands as one of the most intense sports battles in history. This global sporting event brings fans from all corners to watch England and Australia compete. The series starts at Perth’s Optus Stadium on November 21, 2025.

Five major test matches spread across different cities make up this exciting contest.

Each match offers unique thrills for viewers. The day-night match at Gabba in Brisbane runs from December 4-8. Adelaide Oval hosts the third test from December 17-21. The famous Boxing Day Test takes place at Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26-30.

The final test match starts at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2026. These matches draw huge crowds to watch two teams fight for glory on the field.