Top-10 Major Sporting Events of 2025
There are always many sporting events happening around the world, and you will have your favorite sports, but here is a list of major events that any sporting fan should put putting on their sports bucket list for 2025.
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1. FIFA Club World Cup
Held in June and July in the USA, the FIFA Club World Cup features an expanded 32-team tournament featuring champion clubs from around the globe competing for the prestigious title. Witness top club teams from different continents battling for global supremacy in an intensified format.
2. World Games
Held in July and August in Chengdu, China, the World Games is a multi-sport event featuring sports and disciplines that are not contested in the Olympics. Experience unique and lesser-known sports showcased on an international stage, such as dance sports, cue sports, squash, and tug of war.
3. Women's Rugby World Cup
Held in England in August ad September, the Women's Rugby World Cup is the pinnacle tournament in women's rugby union, featuring the top teams from around the world. Experience high-intensity matches and national pride, and support the growth of women's rugby.
4. Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup is an international men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States, played every two years. In September 2025, the 45th Ryder Cup will be held at the Bethpage Black Course, New York, USA. In a mostly individual sport, the tournament always provides exciting and entertaining match-ups as the players come together as a team to represent their region, and play for the love of sport.
5. ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
In India in March and April, the best women's cricketers are on show at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, playing One Day International (ODI) cricket. Come and experience high-quality women's cricket as teams showcase their skills on a global platform, promoting the growth and popularity of this rapidly growing women's sport.
6. British & Irish Lions Tour
In July and August 2025 players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales (as the British & Irish Lions) will be competing against the Australian national and regional teams on their Australian tour. Witness the unique assembly of top rugby talent from the British Isles challenging Australia's best, offering thrilling matches and intense rivalries.
7. World Athletics Championships
In September in Tokyo, Japan is the premier global event for track and field athletes, featuring competitions in all track and field events. Many record-breaking performances are expected on te way to crowning of world champions in athletics.
8. World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
In October in Glasgow, Scotland, you can witness the pinnacle of gymnastics as athletes perform routines that demonstrate strength, flexibility, and precision at the leading international competition for artistic gymnastics.
9. Summer and Winter World University Games
This year are both the Summer and Winter University Games, once called Universaide. These events are the largest global multi-sports event for student athletes, held every two years. Catch the large range of sports, showcasing current and future stars of multiple sports.
10. African Cup of Nations (Football)
In January in Morocco will see the best African football teams battle for continental glory in a vibrant tournament. AFCON is a must-watch for any football fan, with vibrant stadiums, unique playing styles, and future superstars emerging, every match is a thrilling spectacle.
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