In 2024, bettors can look forward to a range of major sporting events, offering diverse betting opportunities. Key events include:
May
- May 10 – 26: The IIHF World Championship, an annual ice hockey event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation, is scheduled to take place in Czechia.
- May 16 – 19: The US PGA Championship, a major golf tournament, will be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
- May 20 – June 9: French Open Tennis: The 2nd Grand Slam of the season at Roland Garros in Paris.
- May 24 – 26: Monaco Grand Prix (Formula 1) – Monte Carlo, Monaco
- May 25: The 2024 FA Cup Final, a highly anticipated match between Man City v Man Utd, will take place at Wembley Stadium in London.
- May 26: Motorsports fans will have a thrilling day with the Indy 500 in Indianapolis, USA taking place.
- May 31 – June 6: ISSF World Championships Rifle/Pistol – A shooting championship held in Munich, Germany.
June
- June 1: UEFA Champions League Final – The pinnacle of European club football, set to be held in London, England.
- June 4 – 30: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup – A major international cricket tournament hosted by the USA and West Indies.
- June 6 – 14: NBA Finals – The concluding series of the NBA season, determining the league champion in the USA.
- June 10 – 19: ISSF World Championships Shotgun – An international shooting competition in Lonato, Italy.
- June 13 – 16: US Open Golf – One of the four major golf championships, held at Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina.
- June 14 – July 14: UEFA Euro 2024 (European Soccer Finals) – Germany
- June 20 – July 14: Copa America 2024 – The South American football championship, held in the USA this year.
- June 15 – 16: 24 Hours of Le Mans – The renowned endurance racing event held in Le Mans, France.
- June 29 – July 21: Cycling – Tour De France. The 111th edition of the Tour de France. It will start in Florence, Italy and will finish in Nice, France.
July
- July 1-14: Wimbledon – London, England, the most prestigious tennis tournament.
- July 5-7: British Grand Prix – The historic British GP from Silverstone, the home of motorsport.
- July 18 – 21: The Open Championship – Hosted at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland, this is one of the four major championships in professional golf.
- July 26 – August 11: – Paris Olympic Games – France
August
- August 11: NASCAR Cup Series Race at Richmond – A major race in the NASCAR calendar held at Richmond Raceway, Virginia.
- August 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 – Another key NASCAR event, this time at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan.
- August 24: Coke Zero Sugar 400 – A popular NASCAR race set at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida.
- August 26 – 8 September: US Open (Tennis): At the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, showcasing top tennis talent.
- August 31: Bash in Berlin – A WWE wrestling event at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin.
September
- September 1: Italian Grand Prix (Formula 1 Racing) – Takes place at the historic Monza track in Italy.
- September 5: NFL Kickoff Game – The opening game of the NFL season, marking the official start of American football action.
- September 9-15: Davis Cup (Tennis) – Group stage matches for this prestigious international team event in tennis.
- September 12-15: Irish Open (Golf) – Part of the European Tour, held at the Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
- September 13-15: Solheim Cup (Golf) – The women’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States, held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia.
- September 15: Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Formula 1 Racing) – Takes place on the street circuit of Baku, Azerbaijan.
- September 17-19: Champions League Group Stage starts (Soccer) – The beginning of the group stage matches across various locations in Europe.
- September 19-22: BMW PGA Championship (Golf) – A significant golf tournament held at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England.
- September 22: Singapore Grand Prix (Formula 1 Racing) – A night race held on the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore.
- September 25-26: Europa League Match Day One (Soccer) – The first matchday of the UEFA Europa League group stage.
- September 27-29: Ryder Cup Golf – Bethpage State Park, New York, USA
- September 29: MLB Final Day of the Regular Season (Baseball) – The last day of the regular season games in Major League Baseball.
October
- October 1-2: Champions League Matchday Two – Soccer matches played across various locations in Europe.
- October 1-7: MLB Postseason – The playoffs for Major League Baseball begin, featuring the top teams from the regular season.
- October 3: Europa League Matchday Two and Conference League Matchday One – These soccer matches mark the next rounds of European club competitions.
- October 3-6: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – A golf tournament held at St Andrews, Scotland, known for its celebrity pro-am format.
- October 3-10: WTA Finals – A prestigious tennis tournament featuring the top-ranked women players, location not specified.
- October 5-6: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe – One of Europe’s most prestigious horse races, held at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris.
- October 10-14 November: Cricket World Cup – India
- October 10-12: Soccer Nations League Matchday Three – International soccer matches held at various locations.
- October 12-20: America’s Cup – The historic sailing race taking place in Barcelona, Spain.
- October 13: Chicago Marathon – One of the major marathons globally, held in Chicago, USA.
- October 13-15: Soccer Nations League Matchday Four – Continuing international matches from the Nations League.
- October 19: MLS Decision Day – The final day of the regular season for Major League Soccer in the USA.
- October 20: US Grand Prix – A Formula 1 race held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
- October 22: Start of the 2024/25 NBA Regular Season – The opening games of the new basketball season across various locations in the USA.
- October 22-23: Champions League Matchday Three – The third set of matches in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
- October 24: Europa League Matchday Three and Conference League Matchday Two – Further rounds in the UEFA club competitions.
- October 27: Mexico Grand Prix – A Formula 1 race held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
- October 28 – November 3: Paris Masters – A major tennis tournament, concluding the ATP Tour’s regular season, held in Paris, France.
January 2025
- January 12-26: Australian Open Tennis: Melbourne, Australia, kicking off the year’s major tennis tournaments.
- January-February: African Cup Of Nations: AFCON decides the Champions Of Africa.
- February 9 – Super Bowl LIX
- February – Welsh Open Snooker in Llandudno, Wales.
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Darren Moore
Darren Moore is the editor of Betfinder and has over 30 years of sports-betting experience. His passion for betting on sports was ignited when winning a 50p placepot (paid £54) with his first bet. He went on to work at Ladbrokes head office before managing their betting shops in London's west end.
