Author: Twaambo Chirwa, 25 June 2025,
Lifestyle

2025's Upcoming Can't-Miss Sporting Events for the Global Enthusiast

Wimbledon Championships - 30 June to 13 JulyFrom 30 June to 13 July, the All England Club becomes the epicentre of global sportCarlos Alcarazalready a two-time championOn the women's side, Barbora Krejčíková enters with calm determination as the reigning championAryna Sabalenka's fierce baseline power, Iga Świątek's clay-bred tenacity and Coco Gauff's star qualityfirst time in 88 years, Wimbledon will not be exclusively shown by the BBC, with TNT SportsUS Open Tennis Championships - August 25 to September 72025 US Open Tennis Championships will take place from August 25 to September 7USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis CenterFlushing Meadows, New YorkArthur Ashe StadiumUS OpenCarlos AlcarazJannik SinnerAlexander ZverevNovak DjokovicAryna SabalenkaIga ŚwiątekJessica PegulaCoco Gauffthe US OpenNew York'Arthur Ashe Stadiumthe US Openthe 2025 US OpenFIFA Club World Cup - 15 June to 13 JulyThe FIFA Club World CupChampions League winnersCopa Libertadores kingsAl AhlyFIFA Women's Under 17 World Cup 2025From 17 October to 8 November 2025, Rabat and its surrounding venues will come alive as Morocco stages the first-ever FIFA U‑17 Women's World Cup to be held annually and expanded to 24 teams.CAFIt also cements Morocco's pivotal role as the first African - and second Arab - nation to host this competition over an unprecedented five-year cyclefinal draw on 4 June that set the stage for 24 spirited campaignsGroup C features the USA, Ecuador, China PR, and Norway - facing off in Sale's Mohammed VI Football Academy between 18 - 24 October.AFCONFrom 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, Morocco will welcome 24 elite national teams across six cities and nine stadiumsthis Northern hemisphere winter tournament signals a strategic shift to December to sidestep clashes with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup.Group A with Mali, Zambia and ComorosRabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah ComplexAgadirFezMarrakeshTangierfollowing legends of CHAN 2018 and the Women's AFCON in 2022 - underscores their readiness to welcome Africa's bestIvory Coast, the defending championsTour de France - 1 - 23 JulyTour de FranceAlpsPyreneesChampagne regionFlorian SchmetzUnsplashadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. Both riders have elevated the level of competition, with Pogačar winning in 2020 and 2021, before Vingegaard answered with back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2023Tadej PogačarEgan BernalRichard CarapazDavid GauduTour de Francethe Green Jerseythe White JerseyWout van AertMark CavendishThe Open Championship - Royal PortrushFrom 13 to 20 July, the world of golf turns its gaze to Royal Portrush, as The Open Championship makes its long-awaited return to Northern Ireland's dramatic north coast2019 lingers vividly, when Shane Lowry, soaked by both rain and emotion, hoisted the Claret Jug in front of a roaring home crowdRory McIlroyRoyal PortrushXander Schauffelewhiskey tastings at Bushmills, cliffside walks at DunluceThe Rugby Championship - 16 August to 2 OctoberFrom 16 August to 2 October, the Rugby Championship travels across the globe, from Argentina to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the UKSpringboksAll BlacksSouth Africa, defending champions and Four times World Cup victorsfly-half Manie LibbokThe British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia - 28 June to 2 AugustRugby World CupBritish & Irish Lions Tour of Australia 2025LionsWallabiesRugby World CupMaro ItojeTadhg FurlongFraser McReightTom WrightJoseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'iWorld Athletics Championships - 13 to 21 September The 2025 World Athletics Championships are set to take place from 13 to 21 September at the iconic Japan National Stadium in TokyoTokyo's National Stadiumthe Tokyo 2020 OlympicsWorld Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025Women's Cricket World Cup - 30 September - 2 NovemberThe 13th edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup returns to India after 12 yearsThe opening match is scheduled for September 30 in Bengaluru, with the final match on November 2, 2025Australia enters the tournament as the defending champions, having clinched the title in 2022 by defeating EnglandGuwahatiColomboBengaluruColombo@jacmarF1 Italian Grand Prix - 5 - 7 SeptemberThe Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2025 roars into action from 5-7 September, taking its place as Round 16 of the 24-race F1 calendar96th edition of Italy's premier motorsport spectacle, racing on the same legendary tarmac laid down in 1922Temple of SpeedItalian Grand PrixCharles LeclercMax VerstappenLando NorrisOscar PiastriAndrea Kimi AntonelliThe race weekend kicks off on Friday, 5 September, with Practice 1 at 11:30 - 12:30hrs, followed by Practice 2 from 15:00 - 16:00hrs. Practice 3 is scheduled for Saturday, 6 September, from 10:30 - 11:30hrs, leading into Qualifying from 14:00 - 15:00hrs. The main event, the Grand Prix, will take place on Sunday, 7 September, at 13:00hrsMonza's rich history is woven into the fabric of Formula 1. Since its inception in 1950, the circuit has been a staple on the calendar, with only one exception in 1980 when the race was held at ImolaCharles LeclercDaniel Ricciardo'shigh-speed battles across iconic circuits worldwide. From the historic streets of Montreal to the night race spectacle in Abu DhabiEugene LimMotoGP World ChampionshipMugelloAssenAustralian Grand Prix at Phillip IslandJapanese Grand Prix at Motegiits final stages from 19 - 21 October, Phillip Island stands as a beacon of speed and unpredictabilityMarc MárquezJohann ZarcoPhillip IslandJapanese Grand Prix at MotegiMotegiMarc MárquezMotegiÁlex MárquezFrancesco "Pecco" BagnaiaWorld Aquatics Championships

15. World Para Swimming Championships (21 - 27 September, Singapore): This event highlights the achievements of para swimmers, promoting inclusivity and excellence in aquatic sports.

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