As we move into January of 2025, sports bettors can look forward to a couple of months 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 NBA regular season being in full swing.
Also, don't forget about all the exciting events in other sports, like the Ryder 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 2025 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 6-26 | Australian Open | The Hard Courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia |
| February 9 | Super Bowl 59 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| March 18 - April 7 | NCAA Tournament | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas |
| April 7-13 | The Masters | Augusta National Golf Course |
| April 24-26 | NFL Draft | Green Bay, WI |
| April 18 - June 9 | NHL Playoffs | TBD |
| May 3 | Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky |
| May 12-18 | PGA Championship | Quail Hollow Golf Club, Charlotte, NC |
| May 17 | Preakness Stakes | Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, Maryland |
| May 19 - June 8 | French Open | Paris, France at the Stade Roland Garros |
| May 31 | UEFA Champions League Final | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| June 5-22 | NBA Finals | TBD |
| June 7 | Belmont Stakes | Saratoga Race Course, New York |
| June 9-25 | NHL Finals | TBD |
| June 9-15 | US Open (Golf) | Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania |
| June 28 | NBA Draft | The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| June 30 - July 13 | Wimbledon | The All England Club in London, England |
| July 13-20 | British Open | Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland |
| August 2 | NFL Hall of Fame Game | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio |
| August 23 | College Football Week Zero | 8 Locations |
| Aug 25 - Sep 7 | US Open (Tennis) | USTA Billie Jean King Center in Queens, New York |
| September 4 | First NFL Regular Season Game | TBD |
| Sep 26 - 28 | 2025 Ryder Cup | Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY |
| 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 2025
Sports fans have plenty to look forward to in 2025, 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 2025 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.
2025-26 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 2nd in Canton.
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.
