As the tide of time rolls on, one can’t help but notice the relentless expansion of the sporting landscape. Each passing year, our calendars brim with more events than the last, an exhilarating parade of athletic prowess awaiting us. Following an electrifying 2024 filled with triumphs both on domestic soil and international arenas, it appears that 2025 is gearing up to be nothing short of a spectacular showcase.
Buckle up, sports enthusiasts! Below lies a meticulously curated overview of the key events slated for 2025. Note: All dates reflect local times.
2025 SPORTS CALENDAR
January
- Cricket: From January 3 to 7, Australia takes on India in a Test Match at the SCG.
- American Football: The excitement ramps up on January 11 with the commencement of the NFL Playoffs.
- Cricket: On January 12, Australia Women clash with England in an ODI at North Sydney Oval.
- Tennis: The revered Australian Open spans January 12 to 26.
- Cricket: Another thrilling ODI between Australia Women and England follows on January 14 at CitiPower Centre.
- Cricket: The action continues as the teams meet again on January 17 at Bellerive Oval.
- MMA: The octagon beckons on January 18 with UFC 311 featuring Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2 in Los Angeles.
- Cricket: Australia Women face England in a T20I on January 20 at the SCG.
- Cricket: A T20I match follows on January 23 at Manuka Oval.
- Boxing: Feel the adrenaline rush on January 24 as Sam Goodman challenges Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super bantamweight title in Tokyo.
- Cricket: The Women’s T20I series continues on January 25 at Adelaide Oval.
- Cricket: The Big Bash League Final rolls around on January 27.
- Surfing: Catch waves at the WSL Lexus Pipe Pro from January 27 to February 8 at Banzai Pipeline, Oahu.
- Cricket: A Test Match against Sri Lanka unfolds in Galle from January 29 to February 2.
- Cricket: The excitement continues with the Women’s Test at the MCG from January 30 to February 2.
February
- Football: The Premier League’s winter transfer window closes on February 3.
- Cricket: The second Test against Sri Lanka kicks off from February 7 to 11 in Galle.
- NRL: The Pre-Season Challenge runs from February 8 to 23.
- MMA: UFC 312 lights up Sydney on February 9, featuring du Plessis vs. Strickland 2.
- American Football: Don’t miss Super Bowl LIX on February 9 at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans.
- Cricket: An ODI against Sri Lanka takes place on February 13 (venue TBD).
- Golf: LIV Golf Adelaide unfolds from February 14 to 16.
- Surfing: Riding waves at the WSL Surf Abu Dhabi Pro also takes place from February 14 to 16.
- AFL: The Indigenous All-Stars clash with Fremantle on February 15 at Optus Stadium.
- Wrestling: AEW Grand Slam Brisbane lights up the ring on February 15.
- Basketball: The NBA All-Star Game tips off on February 16.
- Cricket: The ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE unfolds between February 19 and March 9.
- Supercars: The Sydney 500 Opening Round races commence from February 21 to 23 at Sydney Motorsport Park.
- AFL: The AAMI Community Series pre-season games run from February 25 to March 2.
March
- NRL: Catch the thrilling Las Vegas Games on March 2.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix of Thailand roars to life on March 2.
- AFL: Opening Round excitement starts on March 6, leading into the first round matches from March 7 to 9.
- MMA: UFC 313 will take the stage in Las Vegas on March 8.
- AFL: Round 1 commences from March 13 to 16.
- Golf: The Players Championship takes place at TPC Sawgrass from March 13 to 16.
- Supercars: Melbourne SuperSprint races run on March 13 to 16 at Albert Park Circuit.
- Formula 1: The Australian Grand Prix revs up from March 14 to 16.
- Surfing: The WSL MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal takes place from March 15 to 25.
- MotoGP: The Gran Premio de la República Argentina hits the track on March 16.
- Basketball: The renowned March Madness tournament rolls out from March 18 to April 7.
- Football: World Cup qualifiers see the Socceroos face Indonesia on March 20 at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Cricket: The Women’s T20I against New Zealand unfolds on March 21 at Eden Park, Auckland.
- Formula 1: The Chinese Grand Prix revs up from March 21 to 23.
- Cricket: Another opportunity awaits as Australia Women meet New Zealand in a T20I on March 23 at Bay Oval, Tauranga.
- Football: Socceroos vs. China World Cup qualifier happening on March 25 in China.
- Cricket: The series continues with another T20I against New Zealand on March 26 at Sky Stadium, Wellington.
- Baseball: The MLB season kicks off on March 27.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix of the Americas closes March on a high note on March 30.
April
- Surfing: The WSL Surf City El Salvador Pro takes waves from April 2 to 12.
- Formula 1: The Japanese Grand Prix happens from April 4 to 6.
- Netball: The Super Netball season begins on April 5.
- AFL: Gather Round unites fans in Adelaide from April 10 to 13.
- Golf: Don’t miss The Masters at Augusta National from April 10 to 13.
- Supercars: The Taupo Super 440 races occur from April 11 to 13.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix of Qatar zooms in on April 13.
- Formula 1: The Bahrain Grand Prix kicks off from April 11 to 13.
- Formula 1: The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix revs up the excitement from April 18 to 20.
- Surfing: The WSL Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach rolls in from April 18 to 28.
- Basketball: The NBA Playoffs begin on April 19.
- American Football: The NFL Draft takes center stage from April 24 to 26 in Green Bay.
- AFL: Mark your calendars for the ANZAC Day Game featuring Collingwood vs Essendon on April 25 at the MCG.
- MotoGP: The Gran Premio de España checks in on April 27.
May
- NRL: The Women’s State of Origin Game One kicks off on May 1 at Suncorp Stadium.
- NRL: The Magic Round enchants fans from May 2 to 4 at Suncorp Stadium.
- Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix motors in from May 2 to 4.
- Surfing: The WSL Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro surges from May 3 to 13 at Snapper Rocks.
- Supercars: Tasmania Super 440 runs races from May 9 to 11 at Symmons Plains Raceway.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix de France spins into action on May 11.
- NRL: The Women’s State of Origin Game Two fires up on May 15 at Allianz Stadium.
- Golf: The PGA Championship takes center stage at Quail Hollow from May 15 to 18.
- Formula 1: The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix races from May 16 to 18.
- Surfing: WSL Western Australia Margaret River Pro flows from May 17 to 27.
- Formula 1: The Monaco Grand Prix creates an electric atmosphere from May 23 to 25.
- Football: The Premier League final day crowns champions on May 25.
- MotoGP: The British Grand Prix roars to life on May 25.
- Tennis: The French Open graces the courts from May 25 to June 8.
- Motorsport: The iconic Indy 500 sets off on May 26.
- NRL: The Men’s State of Origin Game One commences on May 28 at Suncorp Stadium.
- NRL: The Women’s State of Origin Game Three is set to unfold on May 29 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Formula 1: The Spanish Grand Prix speeds into our hearts from May 30 to June 1.
- Football: The UEFA Champions League final concludes on May 31 at Allianz Arena.
June
- Football: The Socceroos take the field against Japan for a World Cup qualifier on June 5 at Optus Stadium.
- Supercars: Perth Super 440 races from June 6 to 8 at Wanneroo Raceway.
- MotoGP: Action-packed racing at Gran Premio de Aragón unfolds on June 8.
- Ice Hockey: Anticipation hangs in the air for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals happening in early to mid-June.
- Basketball: The NBA Finals create exhilarating moments from early to mid-June.
- Surfing: WSL Trestles Pro graces the waves from June 9 to 17 at Lower Trestles, California.
- Football: The Socceroos face Saudi Arabia on June 10 (final qualifier stage) in Saudi Arabia.
- Cricket: The World Test Championship final at Lord’s takes place from June 11 to 15.
- Golf: The US Open is set for glory at Oakmont Country Club from June 12 to 15.
- Formula 1: The Canadian Grand Prix races from June 13 to 15.
- Football: The FIFA Club World Cup draws global attention from June 15 to July 13 in the USA.
- NRL: The Men’s State of Origin Game Two brings the excitement to Optus Stadium on June 18.
- NRL: Men’s and Women’s Under-19 State of Origin matches are set for June 19 at Sunshine Coast Stadium.
- Supercars: The Darwin Triple Crown races from June 20 to 22 at Hidden Valley Raceway.
- Surfing: The WSL VIVO Rio Pro sets the stage from June 21 to 29 at Saquarema.
- MotoGP: The Gran Premio d’Italia zooms in on June 22.
- Cricket: The Australia Tour of the West Indies includes a thrilling series of three Tests in late June and July.
- Basketball: The NBA Draft takes place on June 26.
- Formula 1: The Austrian Grand Prix bursts onto the scene from June 27 to 29.
- MotoGP: The TT Assen revs up on June 29.
- Tennis: The prestigious Wimbledon tournament spans from June 30 to July 13.
July
- NRL: The NRLW Round 1 kicks off from July 3 to 6.
- Formula 1: The British Grand Prix races from July 4 to 6.
- Cycling: The Tour de France gears up for action starting July 5 in Lille.
- NRL: Men’s State of Origin Game Three electrifies Accor Stadium on July 9.
- Supercars: The Townsville 500 races unfold from July 11 to 13 at Reid Park Street Circuit.
- Surfing: WSL J-Bay Open surfs into action from July 11 to 20 at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa.
- MotoGP: The Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland captivates fans on July 13.
- Netball: Super Netball home and away season draws to a close on July 13.
- Baseball: The MLB All-Star Game takes place on July 15.
- Golf: The Open Championship unfolds at Royal Portrush from July 17 to 20.
- Rugby Union: The Wallabies go head-to-head with the British & Irish Lions on July 19 at Suncorp Stadium.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix České republiky races on July 20.
- Formula 1: The Belgian Grand Prix zooms in from July 25 to 27.
- Rugby Union: The Wallabies clash against the British & Irish Lions at the MCG on July 26.
August
- Cricket: Australia faces South Africa in ODIs and T20s throughout August in Northern Australia.
- Formula 1: The Hungarian Grand Prix races from August 1 to 3.
- Rugby Union: Wallabies vs. British & Irish Lions returns for another encounter on August 2 at Accor Stadium.
- Netball: The Super Netball Grand Final takes place on the weekend of August 2/3 in Melbourne.
- NRL: The NRLW Magic Round dances into the spotlight from August 2 to 3 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Surfing: WSL Tahiti Pro swells from August 7 to 16 at Teahupo’o.
- Supercars: The Ipswich Super 440 races on August 8 to 10 at Queensland Raceway, marking the end of the sprint cup.
- AFL: The much-anticipated AFLW season begins in August 11.
- Football: The Premier League season kicks off on August 16.
- MotoGP: The Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich races on August 17.
- Rugby Union: The Women’s Rugby World Cup unfolds in England from August 22 to September 27.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix of Hungary speeds in on August 24.
- Tennis: The US Open captivates audiences from August 25 to September 7.
- Surfing: WSL Finals take place from August 27 to September 4 at Cloudbreak, Fiji.
- Formula 1: The Dutch Grand Prix rounds out the month from August 29 to 31.
September
- AFL: The excitement of AFL Finals begins on September 4.
- American Football: The NFL season kicks off on the same day, September 4.
- Formula 1: The Italian Grand Prix revs into action from September 5 to 7.
- MotoGP: The Gran Premi de Catalunya takes place on September 7.
- NRL: NRL Finals burst into action on September 12.
- Supercars: The Bend Enduro races on September 12 to 14 (start of enduro cup).
- MotoGP: Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini takes place on September 14.
- Formula 1: The Azerbaijan Grand Prix revs up from September 19 to 21.
- NRL: NRLW Finals kick off on the weekend of September 20-21.
- Golf: The Ryder Cup takes over at Bethpage Black from September 25 to 28.
- AFL: The AFL Grand Final, a showcase of the best, takes place on September 27 at the MCG.
- MotoGP: Gran Prix of Japan rounds off September on September 28.
- Cricket: Australia faces India in three Women’s ODIs in India in late September.
October
- Cricket: Anticipation surrounds the Women’s World Cup in India throughout October.
- Cricket: Australia squares off against New Zealand in a three T20 tour during the month.
- Cricket: Australia meets India for ODIs and T20 matches in October/November.
- Formula 1: The Singapore Grand Prix offers excitement from October 3 to 5.
- MotoGP: The Grand Prix of Indonesia takes center stage on October 5.
- NRL: The NRL Grand Final is set for October 5 at a venue to be announced.
- NRL: The NRLW Grand Final is equally set for the same date, October 5.
- AFL: Early October ushers in the Trade Period where players switch teams.
- Supercars: Bathurst 1000 takes over from October 9 to 12 (end of enduro cup).
- Formula 1: The USA Grand Prix races from October 17 to 19.
- Horse Racing: The prestigious Melbourne Cup is set for November 4.
- Formula 1: The São Paulo Grand Prix takes place from November 7 to 9.
- MotoGP: Grande Prémio de Portugal zooms in on November 9.
- Supercars: The Sandown 500, races 30 and 31, unfolds from November 14 to 16.
- MotoGP: The Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana follows on November 16.
- Formula 1: Las Vegas Grand Prix revs up from November 20 to 22.
- Cricket: The first Test between Australia and England begins on November 21 at Optus Stadium.
- AFL: Late November heralds the AFL Draft, a significant event for teams.
- Supercars: The Adelaide Grand Final wraps up the season from November 27 to 30 (end of finals cup).
- Formula 1: The Qatar Grand Prix happens from November 28 to 30.
- AFL: The AFLW Grand Final concludes the month on November 29.
December
- Cricket: The second Test between Australia and England unfolds from December 4 to 8 at the Gabba (day-night).
- Formula 1: The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix rounds out the season from December 5 to 7.
- Cricket: The Big Bash League entertains fans through December and January.
- Cricket: Australia vs England third Test takes place from December 17 to 21 at Adelaide Oval.
- Cricket: The last clash of the year, the fourth Test, against England, occurs from December 26 to 30 at the MCG.
Prepare for an exhilarating year ahead, packed with unforgettable moments in sports, rivalries ignited, and champions crowned.
