It’s 2025, and many exciting new sports events are set to take place in the UK. They are bound to draw crowds and leave many lasting memories. So, here are the top 9 events to be excited for this year.
Netball Super Cup
The Netball Super Cup, which is the relaunch of the Netball Super League, will take place at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 8 March 2025. The format of this tournament is an update to its predecessor, and all eight teams will compete in one day, providing fans an opportunity to see new teams and players in action.
Super League Basketball (SLB) Cup Final
On March 9, 2025, the SLB Cup Final will take place at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. It would be particularly historic because it would be the first basketball event at this iconic venue, creating some buzz for fans of the sport.
UK Athletics Indoor Championships
Scheduled for 22nd & 23rd February 2025 in Birmingham, the event will see the best athletes in Britain battle it out for national titles in a number of events. As a key international qualifying competition, it’s a must-watch for fans of athletics.
Women’s Rugby World Cup
One of the major events for 2025 is the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which will be held in England.
Fans can look forward to exhilarating matches and a showcase of women’s sports to a global audience.
Royal Ascot
The event will take place from June 17-21, 2025. Royal Ascot is a must for every horse racing fan and socialite alike, it is famed for its elegance and prestigious guests whilst marrying top class racing action with world class socialising.
The Boat Race
Scheduled for April 13, 2025, this historic rowing clash between Oxford and Cambridge universities has remained a fixture in the British sporting calendar. The event is steeped in tradition and draws large crowds along the Thames River.
British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix, which is one of the highlights in the motorsport calendar, will take place at Silverstone Circuit on July 6, 2025.
BREAKING: The British Grand Prix is confirmed to stay on the calendar until 2034.
The historic Silverstone Circuit will continue to give us wheel-to-wheel racing for 10 more years!#F1 pic.twitter.com/n6c95xklKh
— Formula 1 (@F1) February 8, 2024
The event delivers high-speed racing as some of the sport’s most famous drivers go head-to-head.
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Sheffield will welcome some of the strongest powerlifters on the planet in February 2025 for the right to be called champion. It is an impressive display of strength and willpower as competitors go to the extreme in different types of lifting categories.
RLCS Season Arena Event
Birmingham will host its first RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series) season arena event on 29-30 March 2025. This esports tournament is a testament to the rise of esports and gives fans an opportunity to take a closer look at the action itself.
Over the course of the year, these events provide ideal entertainment opportunities, but also a chance for the general public to bet on sporting evets that pique their interest. So, one way or another, whether you are a devoted follower or a casual fan, 2025 is going to be an epic year for UK sports events with opportunities to make some great memories.