2024 had the Paris Olympics, along with other major international sporting tournaments, to keep fans busy all through the year. Even though there won’t be another Olympics this year, 2025 is packed with a long list of exciting events for all sports enthusiasts. Indoor, outdoor, team and individual sports are going to be on in different parts of the world.
Sports expert Kate Richardson handpicked the most exciting sporting events to look forward to from the 2025 sports calendar to form this comprehensive list. Read through this list to pick out the best event for you and start planning your 2025 sports trips.
Australian Open
2025 opened with the exciting Australian Open tournament that kicked off on January 12 and is set to run till Jan 26. It’s the 120th year of the tournament, and it is particularly exciting because Djokovic can win his record-breaking 25th grand slam title in Melbourne this year.
Other young talents like Alcaraz and Sinner are also drawing fans from around the world to witness the best of tennis in Australia. Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed on the women’s side, and she is looking to secure her third straight Australian Open in a row this year.
FIFA Club World Cup
For years, the Club World Cup has been too underwhelming for a tournament with “World Cup” in its name. However, in 2025, this should change dramatically. FIFA has been preparing a new format for the tournament structure to promote more competitive football, and it will debut in the 2025 edition.
The Club World Cup used to be an annual tournament featuring winners from the Continental Club competitions. However, now, the competition will only be played every four years, and it will feature multiple teams from different parts of the world. These are the major additions that have been made to the league’s structure:
- 32 teams will be admitted for the competition instead of the traditional seven-team system
- The teams will be divided into eight groups of four, and the qualifying teams will play three knockout rounds before the final.
- There are 12 slots for European teams, and the qualifying teams are decided based on a UEFA ranking system.
- Asia, Africa, and North and Central America have four club spaces, while South America gets six and Oceania gets one.
Formula 1 World Championship
It was Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway who once said, “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.” This quote symbolizes just how highly motor racing ranks among the eminent sports globally.
Fans who enjoy Grand Prix Racing are excited for the new season because, aside from all the hype for 2025, we’re also going to see Hamilton driving a Ferrari. But as exciting as the Hamilton news is, he is not the only attraction. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen will be looking to win the world title, as he has done for four consecutive years already.
Super Bowl LIX
One of America’s biggest sports, this year’s Super Bowl will be watched by millions within the country and many others outside it. Fans who will get to watch the action in person will be at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, according to the NFL’s schedule.
The Kansas City Chiefs have been regulars at the Superbowl for a few years now, and they are looking to secure their third straight Championship win this year. If the football wasn’t enough excitement, this year’s halftime show is to be headlined by one of Hip Hop’s finest artists, Kendrick Lamar.
World Athletics Indoor Championships
The World Athletics Championships is no Olympics, but it attracts the best athletes from around the world to compete for gold every two years. The 2025 edition of this tournament is the 20th edition, and it will feature 190 countries competing across 49 game categories.
Japan will host this year’s World Championship from September 13 to September 21. After hosting 2021’s Olympic and Paralympic games, Tokyo has proven to have all the required facilities to host these big international sporting events.
UEFA Champions League Final
Football lovers from around the world enjoy watching UEFA Champions League games because, at club level, it is regarded as the pinnacle of professional football for European teams. Just as FIFA is doing with the Club World Cup, UEFA is also running a new format for the 2024/2025 Champions League season.
The debut season with this new structure has been ongoing since September 2024 and will climax in the final at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on May 31st, 2025.
The Masters
Byron Nelson, a two-time champion once said of the Masters, “The prestige one gets from winning The Masters is very great indeed. As for the beauty, the course stands far superior to anything I have ever played.”
In April, Georgia, USA, will be hosting the first Major Golf tournament in 2025. Most eyes will be on Scottie Scheffler because he will be looking to win his second consecutive Masters title and third overall. Other impressive players like Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, and Rory Mcllroy will also be interested in sinking clutch putts as they all compete for the coveted Green Jacket.
Wimbledon Championships
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships will be the first time in a while when two-time Wimbledon-winning player Andy Murray will not be in the men’s singles draw. However, even with Murray gone, there will still be a lot of quality competition this year. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Champion, will attempt to defend his title.
Other players, like Djokovic, will also be on the court, making him work hard for a second consecutive Championship win. To make the games more exciting, fans can use a tool like mightytips.com to get sports predictions and gain access to quality bookmakers.
Conclusion
The list of sporting events coming up in 2025 is almost endless. We have identified the most anticipated tournaments that fans are earnestly looking forward to this year. From the tracks to the fields, courts, and even F1 circuits, there will be exciting sporting action around the world this year. As a sports enthusiast, you just have to look through the events available and select your preferred option.
Mark the events on your calendar and start making travel plans to enjoy every bit of sporting entertainment you can get from 2025.
