Top 10 Must-Watch Sports Events Left in 2025 [With Dates & Betting Insights]

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FIFA Club World Cup opening ceremony
FIFA Club World Cup Opening Ceremony (Photo: BTA)

It’s June, which means we are halfway through 2025 and have already seen some of the hottest sports events of the year. Nevertheless, we still have close to 6 months left until the end of the year and plenty of other competitions to keep an eye on.

Speaking of events, Nostrabet.com decided to show you some of the hottest upcoming sports competitions. We can’t cover everything, but the team tried to focus on the most intriguing options from the world’s biggest sports. Many of you will be eager to see some of the events on this list, so let’s see when to expect them and what we will find in terms of betting.


FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The first sports event that football fans will be eager to watch is the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. An interesting fact about it is that it began on June 15 and will last until July 13, 2025.

Taking place in the USA, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 features multiple top-tier teams from around the world. You can expect to find the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG, Al Ahly, Juventus, River Plate, Flamengo, Inter Milan, and much more.

Club World Cup Favorites

The event itself will have 8 groups, consisting of 4 teams each. Since we will see all of the big European football powerhouses, it’s no surprise that they are also among the favorites when it comes to winning the competition. If you take a look at some of the big bookies, you will see that PSG is the favorite when it comes to the Outright winners (4.33 odds), followed by Real Madrid (5.50) and Manchester City (6.00).


Wimbledon

Every Grand Slam event in tennis brings together fans from every corner of the world, and Wimbledon is no exception. Taking place between June 30 and July 13, the 138th edition of one of the world’s leading tennis competitions will allow us to watch the best in the world.

This year’s Wimbledon will have a prize pool of 53M GBP and will be held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Like all other Wimbledon events, it will have singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Tennis enthusiasts will also have access to things like junior, wheelchair, and Invitational tournaments.

Wimbledon 2025 Favourites

We will come out with a separate guide about the event soon, but Wimbledon will offer many betting opportunities. A quick visit to some of the big bookmakers reveals that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are both considered the favorites to win (2.50). Novak Djokovic closely follows them, so it’s safe to say that Wimbledon will be one of those events that will be worth watching.


The US Open

US Open 2025 Favourites

Alongside Wimbledon, 2025 will also give us access to the final Grand Slam of the year – the US Open. Taking place between August 25 and September 6 in New York, it will be the final challenge for all of the top-tier tennis players. With more than 2 months left until this event, we expect to learn a lot more about it in the next couple of years, so stay tuned for more information.


F1

The Formula 1 season is not over yet, which means that there are plenty of races we can watch in the next couple of months. We won’t go too in-depth because we already have an article about the F1 season in 2025, but it’s important to know that the next start will be in Austria. We will also have the chance to watch the races in Mexico, Singapore, the US, Italy, Qatar, and much more.

Betting on F1 has become a lot more popular in the last year. Many of the big bookmakers started offering special markets and unique bonuses prior to every big start. It’s always interesting to see what these sites have to offer, so don’t forget to visit them a few days before each race to see what’s available.


Esports World Cup 2025

When it comes to some of the must-watch sports events left in 2025, we definitely need to mention the Esports World Cup 2025. This will be one of the best Esports events of the year, and it’s something that will bring together fans from around the world.

What makes the EWC 2025 different is that it’s a multi-game event that includes games like Dota 2, Counter-Strike, StarCraft II, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, PUBG, and many others. Each of these games will have its own tournament, and the prize pool will vary, but it will usually be over $2M.

Speaking of prize funds, the Esports World Cup 2025’s total prize pool is $70.4M, which is larger than the one for Wimbledon. The competition will take place over a month, and each game has its specific format.

When it comes to betting, the Esports World Cup 2025 will offer endless opportunities. Even bookies that don’t solely focus on Esports will provide people with a lot of markets and good odds. Some of the more adventurous sites will also provide special bonuses for the most popular games.


The Open Championship

Golf is a sport that does not appeal to everyone interested in online betting. Nevertheless, the sport has become much more popular in the last couple of years, so you can often find special deals, bonuses, and exclusive events around it.

The Open Championship will be one of the most prestigious golf events of the year, and it will take place between July 13 and 20. The oldest golf tournament in the world (and among the most prestigious) was founded in 1860 and has experienced various changes over the years. Despite that, it remains one of the four top-tier men’s major gold events, alongside the US Open (which ended on June 15), the PGA Championship and the Masters Tournament.

A quick look at some of the biggest bookmakers reveals that Scottie Scheffler is the big favorite, followed closely by Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm. It’s safe to say that the Open will be one of the highlights of the golf calendar for 2025.


UFC Events

Although many punters are still reluctant to bet on combat sports, the UFC has become one of the go-to options for many of them. Thanks to many of the big iGaming sites like Stake and others, the UFC is more popular than ever. 2025 already gave us access to numerous epic fight nights, but there are still many to come.

People will have access to events like UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira, which will take place in Las Vegas on June 28. In addition to the UFC events in the US, the world’s most popular MMA organization will also travel to China, France, Canada, and the UAE.


World Athletics Championships

Athletics is definitely not the go-to option for most online bettors looking to wager on sports. Despite that, the sport is slowly growing in popularity because bookmakers have started offering more options. That’s why people interested in it will definitely want to follow the World Athletics Championships.

This is among the most prestigious events in athletics, and it will take place between September 13-21 in Tokyo, Japan. Those who’ve been following the sport know that the World Championships first began in 1976, and the last such event happened in 2023 in Budapest.

The 2025 World Athletics Championships will be the 12th edition of this event, and people who want to watch it must visit the National Stadium in Tokyo. An interesting fact is that Japan welcomes this competition for the 3rd time after the 1991 event in Tokyo and the 2007 competition in Osaka.


Women’s Rugby World Cup

Taking place between August 22 and September 28, rugby fans will have the chance to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup. New Zealand is on another level with 6 titles and is the current champion, but the country will have to go up against the best teams in the world.

An interesting fact about NZ is that the country has 6 titles in the last 7 competitions. Most bookies are yet to offer any special markets or odds for this event, but we can expect to find loads of options.


AFCON 2025

AFCON 2025 favourites

Football fans worldwide will have to wait until December 21 to watch the AFCON 2025. Africa’s most prestigious football event will feature the best countries on the continent, who will compete until January 18, 2026.

The 2025 African Cup of Nations will be the event’s 35th edition and will take place in Morocco. An interesting fact is that Morocco should have hosted the competition in 2015, but it decided to withdraw its application. This will be Morocco’s second AFCON hosting after 1988.

We already know the names of all football clubs that will compete at AFCON 2025, and it’s safe to say the tournament will be amazing to watch. We will see 6 groups in total, with 4 teams in each one.

Although there are more than 6 months left until AFCON 2025, we can already find bookies that allow you to bet on the Outright Winner. Morocco is the favorite with odds of 3.75, followed by Algeria with 7.00 and Egypt with 7.00.

Considering the event’s size and importance, we expect to see way more options in the next couple of months.


Conclusion

The options we’ve mentioned here are just some of the most anticipated sports events left in 2025. We can also mention things like the NBA finals (which will take place just a few days from now), the ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup (September 26-November 2), and more.

Every big sports event brings together the best in the given area, so we expect to see epic matches. Sports betting fans should definitely keep an eye on their preferred platforms because they will provide additional opportunities.

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