Top sporting events for betiing 2025

TOP SPORTING EVENTS OF 2025 BETTING 3SNET

Publication date: 24 Jan 2025

Any sporting event is a colorful spectacle and an important occasion to promote betting. 3S.INFO has collected a list of games, championships, and finals of 2025 that traditionally attract a huge audience of viewers and an impressive number of bets from all over the world. Let’s start!

The most important sporting events for betting in 2025

Super Bowl LIX (NFL)

Type of sport: American football;
When: February 9, 2025;
Where: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA).

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, attracting significant betting volumes. According to the American Gaming Association, the 2020 Super Bowl attracted an estimated $6.8 billion in bets. In 2024, Nevada saw online betting on the Super Bowl surpass $100 million, and nationwide, the figure exceeded $7 billion, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. New York recorded the highest number of bets.

! In 2025, specialists expect the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles to set a new record for sports betting in the United States – almost $1.4 billion. This is largely due to the legalization of betting in the U.S. It is now legal in 39 states.

Formula One World Championship

Type of sport: motor racing;
When: from March 14 to December 7.

F1 attracts considerable attention from fans and bettors around the world. In 2024, the total number of spectators per season exceeded 1.5 billion. Exact betting figures are difficult to determine due to the lack of overall statistics. Nonetheless, it is estimated that global betting on Formula 1 is worth several billion dollars annually.

IPL 2025 – The Premier Cricket Event

Sport: Cricket;
When: Starts on March 22, 2025;
Where: India.

Among the most anticipated sporting events of 2025, the Indian Premier League (IPL) holds a special place. This prestigious tournament will take place from March 22 to May 25 in India, bringing together the best cricket players from around the world once again.

What Makes IPL 2025 Special?

IPL is not just a sporting event; it is a true phenomenon in the cricket world. The tournament follows the T20 format, where 10 teams compete for the championship title. The fast-paced matches and thrilling gameplay attract millions of fans worldwide.

IPL 2025 will feature 10 top teams, including Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders. These teams are traditionally among the strongest contenders for the title, but the competition remains intense until the very last match.

IPL is also one of the most lucrative sporting events in terms of sponsorships and betting, making it highly attractive not only to fans but also to bookmakers. If you follow global sports, IPL 2025 is an event you simply cannot miss!

2025 Grand National

Type of sport: horse racing;
When: April 5, 2025;
Where: Aintree Racecourse (Liverpool, England).

The Grand National is without question one of the most prestigious events in the world of horse racing, attracting millions of spectators and bettors every year. In 2024, approximately 600 million people watched this race. The betting volume in the UK on the Grand National has exceeded £300 million.

2025 French Open Tennis Tournament

When: May 25 – June 8;
Where: Roland Garros (Paris, France)

Roland Garros is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments and is the most popular with fans. In 2024, more than 500,000 spectators attended the tournament and the television audience totalled around 1 billion. The amount of betting on tennis tournaments is difficult to determine. However, it is estimated that billions of dollars are bet on Grand Slam tournaments annually.

2025 UEFA Champions League Final

Type of sport: football;
When: May 31, 2025;
Where: Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany).

The Champions League final is the ultimate showdown in European club football, with a global audience of over 380 million viewers tuning in to watch the 2024 final. The betting stakes are set to be sky-high, with the tournament generating several hundred million dollars in wagers due to its worldwide popularity.

2025 FIFA Club World Cup

When: June 15 – July 13, 2025;
Where: USA.
Club World Cup brings together the best clubs from every continent.

The Club World Cup brings together the best clubs from every continent. In 2023, the tournament attracted an estimated 150 million spectators. Betting figures vary, but given the interest in the tournament, they can reach several hundred million dollars.

2025 Wimbledon Championships

Type of sport: tennis;
When: June 30 – July 13;
Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (London, England).

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament. In 2024, it attracted over 526 thousand visitors during the two-week tournament. In addition, the television audience totalled about 1.2 billion viewers. It is the most significant tennis tournament in the world, and the betting volume is huge.

2025 Stanley Cup Finals

Type of sport: ice hockey;
When: exact date to be announced at a later date;
Where: USA/Canada.

The Stanley Cup Final determines the NHL champion and captures the attention of hockey fans. In 2024, the average television audience for the finals series in the United States was about 5 million viewers per game. Stanley Cup betting in Nevada reached a staggering $50 million.

2025 Women’s EURO

Type of sport: football;
When: July 2-27, 2025;
Where: Switzerland.

The European Women’s Football Championship is gaining popularity. In 2022, the tournament attracted a record 250 million viewers worldwide. The numbers are set to soar even higher in 2025. While betting volume is still lower than for the men’s tournament, it is showing an upward trend.

2025 Tour de France

Type of sport: cycling;
When: July 5 to 27;
Where: France.

The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. In 2024, the race attracted around 3.5 billion spectators over the entire duration of the race. While the amount of betting on cycling is less significant compared to other sports, it is estimated to reach millions of dollars.

2025 Tour de France Femmes

Type of sport: (cycling);
When: July 26 to August 3;
Where: France.

The women’s Tour de France has been revived in recent years and is attracting increasing attention. In 2024, the race attracted around 20 million spectators. The amount of betting on women’s cycling is still small. Nevertheless, it is showing clear growth as its popularity increases.

2025 US Open

Type of sport: tennis;
When: August 25 – September 7;
Where: Flushing Meadows (New York, USA).

The US Open is the final Grand Slam tournament of the year. Over 700,000 spectators attended the tournament in 2024, with a television audience of around 1 billion. Unfortunately, there are no overall statistics on the volume of betting on the US Open. However, given the event’s popularity, it is clear that it is significant.

2025 UCI Road World Championships

When: September 21 to 28;
Where: Kigali (Rwanda).

The World Road Cycling Championships attract the best riders and fans from across the globe. In 2024, the event attracted around 300 million spectators. The betting volume on this event is low compared to other sports.

2025 WTA Finals

Type of sport: tennis;
When: November 1 to 8;
Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The WTA Finals sums up the women’s tennis season. The tournament attracted around 50 million viewers in 2024. WTA betting volume is lower than for Grand Slam tournaments, but remains significant nonetheless.

2025 ATP Finals

Sport: tennis;
When: November 9 to 16;
Where: Pala Alpitour (Turin, Italy).

The ATP’s popularity as a major world event continues to gain traction. In 2024, it attracted a record crowd of over 183,000 spectators. Unfortunately, there are no exact statistics on the Nitto ATP Finals. Nevertheless, the popularity of the event is indisputably on the rise, a testament to the growing interest of spectators.