Five Mega Sports Events in 2025: From ICC Champions Trophy to FIFA Club World Cup

Five Mega Sports Events in 2025: From ICC Champions Trophy to FIFA Club World Cup

In 2025, several major and exciting international tournaments will take place, offering sports enthusiasts an exhilarating year. Al Jazeera has compiled a list of the five most important sports events of 2025. Let’s take a look at them:

1. ICC Champions Trophy (Pakistan and United Arab Emirates): February 19 - March 9
This will be the final edition of the ICC Champions Trophy, which was last held in 2017 when Pakistan defeated India to become champions. In 2025, the tournament will start on February 19 in Karachi, and the India-Pakistan match will be held in Dubai due to India's refusal to play in Pakistan. The 15-match competition will take place, with the semifinals and final scheduled in Dubai and Lahore.

2. UEFA Women's Euro Championship (Switzerland): July 2 - 27
Following the success of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the 2025 Women's Euro Championship will once again bring the spotlight to women's football. World champions Spain are the favorites to win, but England and Germany will pose major challenges. The event will be held across eight venues in Switzerland, with the final taking place in Basel on July 27.

3. FIFA Club World Cup (United States): June 14 - July 13
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in the United States, with 32 teams competing. This tournament will feature Lionel Messi’s club, Inter Miami, for the first time, alongside global giants such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Juventus, Fluminense, Boca Juniors, and Bayern Munich. The tournament will be played in various venues that are also slated to host the 2026 World Cup.

4. ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (India): September - October
India is a powerhouse in women's cricket, but they have yet to win an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title. The 2025 edition will take place in India, where fierce competition is expected from Australia, England, and the host nation India.

5. Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco): December 21, 2025 - January 18, 2026
This will be the biggest football competition in Africa, held in Morocco. Africa’s top football teams, including Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, and Ivory Coast, will compete for the title. Morocco will use its home advantage to attempt to win their second AFCON title since 1976.

These five events in 2025 will provide sports fans with an exciting and thrilling year.