From return of Champions Trophy to FIFA Club World Cup – A look at blockbuster sports calendar for 2025

The year 2024 was a remarkable chapter in sports, filled with iconic events and unforgettable moments. Paris became the first city to host the Summer Olympics three times, captivating the world with a celebration of athletic prowess and human spirit. Meanwhile, football fans reveled in the European Championship and Copa America, showcasing intense rivalries and dazzling talent.

Cricket enthusiasts had their fair share of excitement with back-to-back ICC T20 World Cups for men and women. Adding to the drama, the Indian men’s cricket team faced two monumental five-Test series against England and Australia, home and away. The gripping Border-Gavaskar Trophy, concluding in early January 2025, is poised to set the tone for the coming year.

A packed 2025 awaits

As the world catches its breath, 2025 promises a fresh slate of sporting spectacles. Cricket enthusiasts will witness the revival of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy after eight years, with India’s matches shifted to Dubai amid political tensions with Pakistan. The ICC Women’s World Cup in August and September offers the host nation a chance to break its jinx and secure its maiden global title.

Another highlight in cricket is the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s in June, where South Africa has already secured its spot, leaving India and Australia battling for the remaining berth. Adding to the Test cricket frenzy, India and England will clash in another high-profile five-Test series on English soil.

Beyond cricket

The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September will shine a spotlight on Neeraj Chopra, who hopes to bounce back from his Paris Olympics disappointment. The Para Athletics World Championships in New Delhi will also attract attention, following India’s record-breaking Paralympics haul in Paris.

Football enthusiasts have the Women’s Euro in Switzerland to look forward to, with defending champions England aiming to retain their title. The United States will host the FIFA Club World Cup, adding another dimension to the global football calendar.

Chess fans will follow Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess Grand Tour, debuting in February in Germany. The innovative format aims to create a new World Championship, sparking a rift with FIDE, chess’s governing body.

Check the complete sports calendar for 2025 here: