As we move into October of 2024, sports bettors can look forward to a year jam-packed with lots of huge sporting events. No, there won't be a World Cup, but bettors can still count on iconic events like the Super Bowl, the College Football Playoff, and the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Also, don't forget about all the exciting events in other sports, like the Presidents Cup and March Madness. Any or all of these are a great opportunity to add to your sports betting portfolio. If you need help analyzing any of these events, visit our Latest Articles for all the latest and greatest info.
Let's take a look at the 2024 sports betting calendar regarding most of the major sporting events that can be bet on. We'll dive into everything from the tennis and golf majors to the Super Bowl and NBA championship. Some events’ locations and dates are set already, while others, like the World Series or NBA Championship, have tentative dates, but we will have to wait and see what teams will qualify.
| Date | Event | Location |
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| January 6-27 | Australian Open | The Hard Courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia |
| February 11 | Super Bowl LVI | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| March 17 - April 8 | NCAA Tournament | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona |
| April 11-14 | The Masters | Augusta National Golf Course |
| April 25-27 | NFL Draft | Detroit, Michigan |
| April 15 - June 18 | NHL Playoffs | TBD |
| May 4 | Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky |
| May 13-19 | PGA Championship | Valhalla Golf Club |
| May 17 | Preakness Stakes | Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, Maryland |
| May 22 - June 11 | French Open | Paris, France at the Stade Roland Garros |
| June 1 | UEFA Champions League Final | Wemby Stadium, London |
| June 6-23 | NBA Finals | TBD |
| June 8 | Belmont Stakes | Belmont Park in Elmont, New York |
| June 8-24 | NHL Finals | TBD |
| June 13-16 | US Open (Golf) | Pinehurst Resort and CC |
| June 27 | NBA Draft | The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| July 1-14 | Wimbledon | The All England Club in London, England |
| July 18-21 | British Open | Royal Troon |
| Jul 26 - Aug 11 | Summer Olympics | Paris, France |
| August TBD | NFL Hall of Fame Game | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio |
| August 24 | College Football Week Zero | 8 Locations |
| Aug 26 - Sep 8 | US Open (Tennis) | USTA Billie Jean King Center in Queens, New York |
| September 5 | First NFL Regular Season Game | TBD |
| Sep 24 - 29 | 2024 Presidents Cup | Royal Montreal Golf Club |
| October TBD | NHL Regular Season Opener | Multiple Games |
| October 19-31 | MLB World Series | TBD |
| October 22 | NBA Regular Season Opener | Multiple Games |
What We Are Looking Forward to in 2024
Sports fans have plenty to look forward to in 2024, but there are a handful of events that stand out above the rest. Here are the three events we are most looking forward to on this year's sports calendar:
March Madness
From a sports betting perspective, there is nothing quite like March Madness. The college basketball action starts early and continues to nearly midnight. We can expect Cinderella stories, star performances, buzzer-beaters, and more.
Selection Sunday follows the conclusion of conference tournaments on Sunday, March 17th. The 2024 tournament will tip off with the First Four on March 19-20, and will conclude with the NCAA championship game on Monday, April 8th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France. While we will have prelim action in archery, football, handball, and rugby on July 24th and 25th, the opening ceremony will take place on Friday, July 26th. The games conclude with a closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11th.
2024-25 NFL Season
The NFL returns to action in August with the Hall of Fame Game. The game follows the enshrinement ceremony, which is scheduled for August 3rd in Canton. This year's inductees include Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers, and Patrick Willis.
The first game of the NFL regular season will take place on Thursday, September 5th. Few events on the sports betting calendar can live up to the hype and excitement that the start of the NFL season brings.
