The year 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting one for Indian sports, with a packed schedule of major events. These include international tournaments in hockey, squash, boxing, badminton, shooting, and cricket, as well as the National Games and Khelo India competitions.
Key events kicking off in January include the India Open badminton tournament in New Delhi, the Mumbai Marathon, the Khelo India Winter Games, and the National Games.
Major Sports Events 2025
As 2025 begins, sports fans around the world are eagerly anticipating a year full of exciting events in cricket, football, athletics, and more. Every sport promises thrilling action for its fans.
Cricket kicks off the year with the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia. The crucial fifth Test, taking place in Sydney from January 3 to 7, marks an electrifying start to a packed cricket calendar, which includes major international series and domestic tournaments.
In football, top leagues like the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A enter their exciting second halves. Additionally, the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds begin under a new format, bringing Europe’s top clubs together in a battle for continental dominance.
Athletics fans can look forward to the prestigious Diamond League, returning with a series of events across multiple countries featuring the world’s best athletes, setting the stage for unforgettable performances throughout the year.
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List of Sports Events 2025
January 2025 is packed with high-profile sports events across various disciplines including cricket, football, athletics, and more, offering something exciting for every sports fan worldwide. Check the table of the major sports events happening in January 2025, spanning cricket, football, athletics, and more:
| Major Sports Events 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | Event | Date | Location |
| Cricket | India Tour of Australia (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) Fifth Test | January 3-7 | Sydney, Australia |
| Cricket | England Tour of India (T20I Series) | January 22-31 | Various cities, India |
| Cricket | Pakistan Tour of South Africa (Second Test) | January 3-7 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Cricket | Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe (Second Test) | January 2-6 | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Cricket | Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand (ODIs) | January 5-11 | New Zealand |
| Cricket | West Indies Tour of Pakistan (First Test) | January 17-21 | Multan, Pakistan |
| Cricket | Australia Tour of Sri Lanka (First Test) | January 29 – February 2 | Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Cricket | Ireland Women’s Tour of India (ODIs) | January 10-15 | Rajkot, India |
| Cricket | England Women Tour of Australia (Ashes) | January 12 – February 2 | Australia |
| Cricket | ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup | January 18 – February 2 | Malaysia |
| Football | Indian Super League 2024-25 | September 13, 2024 – March 12, 2025 | India |
| Football | UEFA Champions League (Selected Fixtures) | January 22-30 | Europe |
| Football | Premier League | August 16, 2024 – May 25, 2025 | England |
| Football | La Liga (Selected Fixtures) | January 4-25 | Spain |
| Football | Serie A (Selected Fixtures) | January 18-25 | Italy |
| Football | Bundesliga (Selected Fixtures) | January 11-25 | Germany |
| Football | UEFA Europa League (Selected Fixtures) | January 24 | Europe |
| Football | FIFA Club World Cup | June 15 – July 13 | Various |
| Football | Africa Cup of Nations | December 21 – January 18, 2026 | Africa |
| Tennis | ATP 250 Brisbane, WTA 500 Brisbane | December 29 – January 5 | Brisbane, Australia |
| Tennis | Australian Open | January 12-26 | Melbourne, Australia |
| Athletics | 59th National Cross-Country Championships | January 12 | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Athletics | Mumbai Marathon | January 19 | Mumbai, India |
| Badminton | Malaysia Open (BWF World Tour Super 1000) | January 7-12 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Badminton | India Open (BWF World Tour Super 750) | January 14-19 | New Delhi, India |
| Badminton | Indonesia Masters (BWF World Tour Super 500) | January 21-26 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Badminton | Thailand Masters (BWF World Tour Super 300) | January 28 – February 2 | Patumwan, Thailand |
| Hockey | Hockey India League (Men) | December 28, 2024 – February 1, 2025 | India |
| Hockey | Hockey India League (Women) | January 12-26 | India |
| Table Tennis | WTT Star Contender | January 6-11 | Doha, Qatar |
| Table Tennis | Singapore Smash | January 30 – February 9 | Singapore |
| Basketball | NBA (League Stage) | October 22, 2024 – April 13, 2025 | USA |
| Chess | Tata Steel Chess Tournament | January 18 – February 2 | Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands |
| Athletics | Diamond League (2025 Schedule) | April 26 – August 22, 2025 | Various |
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Sports Events 2025 FAQs
Q.1. What are the key cricket events in January 2025?
Ans. January features the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, England’s T20I series in India, and Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe.
Q.2. When is the Australian Open 2025?
Ans. The Australian Open will take place from January 12-26, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia.
Q.3. Where is the Mumbai Marathon 2025 held?
Ans. The Mumbai Marathon will be held on January 19, 2025, in Mumbai, India.
Q.4. What football leagues are active in January 2025?
Ans. Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga are all active during January 2025.
Q.5. When is the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup in 2025?
Ans. The tournament will be held from January 18 to February 2, 2025, in Malaysia.
