In 2024, bettors can look forward to a range of major sporting events, offering diverse betting opportunities. Key events include:
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.
November
- November 1-2: Breeders’ Cup – A premier horse racing event taking place in the USA.
- November 1-3: Sao Paulo Grand Prix – Formula 1 race held in Brazil.
- November 2: England vs New Zealand (Rugby) – A high-profile international rugby match.
- November 3: New York Marathon – One of the world’s largest and most prestigious marathons, held in New York City.
- November 10-17: ATP Finals – Year-end tennis event featuring the top-ranked men’s players.
- November 19-24: Davis Cup Finals – International men’s tennis tournament.
- November 21-23: Las Vegas Grand Prix – A newly introduced Formula 1 race held in the streets of Las Vegas.
- November 21-24: Rally Japan – The final round of the World Rally Championship.
- November 24: Grey Cup – The championship game for the Canadian Football League.
- November 28 – December 15: European Women’s Handball Championship – Held across various European venues.
December
- December 1: Qatar Grand Prix – Formula 1 race held at the Lusail International Circuit, Qatar.
- December 4-14: World Weightlifting Championships – Held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this event features top lifters from around the world.
- December 6-8: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – The final Formula 1 race of the season at the Yas Marina Circuit, UAE.
- December 10-11: Champions League Matchday Six – The final round of group stage matches in the UEFA Champions League.
- December 15 – January 3: PDC World Darts Championship – Takes place at Alexandra Palace in London, marking the highlight of the darts calendar.
- December 18-22: Premier Padel Tour Finals – Concludes the Padel season, featuring the top-ranked players.
- December 26: King George VI Chase – A prestigious horse racing event at Kempton Park, UK.
- December 26 – January 5: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Held in Gothenburg, Sweden, showcasing the best young hockey talents.
- December 31: College Football Playoff Semifinals – The culmination of the college football season in the United States.
January 2025
- January 1: NFL Regular Season Finale – The final week of the NFL regular season in various locations across the USA.
- January 4-7: Rally Sweden – The opening round of the World Rally Championship in Umeå, Sweden.
- January 6-9: Sony Open in Hawaii – The first full-field event of the 2025 PGA Tour season, held at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- January 12-26: Australian Open (Tennis) – The first Grand Slam of the year, held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
- January 12-19: Six Nations Championship Kick-off – Rugby Union’s iconic annual international tournament begins across England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.
- January 13 – February 11, 2024: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) – Held in Côte d’Ivoire, featuring 24 of Africa’s top teams competing for continental glory.
- January 13-16: American Express Golf Tournament – PGA Tour event held in La Quinta, California.
- January 15-18: Winter X Games – Featuring extreme winter sports, held in Aspen, Colorado.
- January 19-21: Rallye Monte Carlo – The legendary event and the opening round of the 2025 World Rally Championship in Monaco.
- January 21-24: Farmers Insurance Open – PGA Tour event played at Torrey Pines, San Diego, California.
- January 26-29: Dubai Desert Classic – A prominent European Tour golf event at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, UAE.
- January 31 – March 15: Six Nations Rugby Championship Continues – Held across various locations in Europe.
February 2025
- February 9 – Super Bowl LIX
- February 10-16 – Welsh Open Snooker in Llandudno, Wales.
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Brian Morgan
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