Anticipated Sports Overview for December 2023
2023 Sports Roundup in South Africa: A Nation Fiercely Proud
This year has been a spectacle for South African sports enthusiasts. Our athletes have truly outshone themselves! Let's take a look at the exciting events that made 2023 unforgettable and get a sneak peek at what's coming in December.
Sports Recap: 2023
The curtains have closed on the ICC World Cup, won by England in a thrilling final against New Zealand. As we prepare for the New Year, South Africa and India will lock horns in the Freedom Trophy Series, starting on Boxing Day, 26th of December. Cricket fans should circles these dates on their calendars!
While the World Cup wrapped up in November, the Pacific Games took place in Solomon Islands, with the Gay Games held in Hong Kong during the same month.
December 2023: Sports Preview
As the year winds down, let's dive into the main sports events that South African sports enthusiasts can look forward to in December:
Ongoing & Upcoming Events in December 2023
South African Open: This golf tournament brings together 156 players and marks the final round of the year, taking place from 30th November to 3rd December.
EPL: With a busy schedule ahead, the English Premier League will see top teams face off on the following dates in December: 2nd, 5th, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 26th, and 30th. With Arsenal currently in the top spot, followed by Man City and Liverpool, we can expect intense matches throughout the month.
UEFA Champions League: Keep an eye on the UEFA Champions League matches during Matchday 6 on 12th - 14th December 2023.
Spain La Liga: The top three teams – Real Madrid, Girona, and Barcelona – share the first place, while Atletico Madrid follows closely behind. Key matches to watch in December include 3rd, 10th, 17th, 20th, and various other dates.
Serie A: With Inter leading the rankings and Juventus, Milan, Napoli, and Roma not too far behind, Serie A promises intense battles all month. Watch for games on 3rd, 10th, 17th, 23rd, and 30th December.
Cape Point Challenge: The ocean always delivers thrilling races, and the Cape Point Challenge is no exception. This surfski competition starts in Scarborough/ Witsand and finishes on Fish Hoek Beach, taking place on the 16th of December.
Beach Volleyball World Pro Tour Finals: This global competition takes place from 6th to 9th December in Qatar.
Bobsleigh World Cup: The Bobsleigh World Cup event will take place in France from 9th to 10th December 2023.
PDC World Darts Championship 2023-24: From 15th December 2023 to 3rd January 2024, watch the best darts players from around the world compete at Alexandra Palace, London.
HSBC Sevens 23/24: The sevens season will kick off in Dubai from 2nd to 3rd December 2023, followed by another leg in Cape Town a few days later. Remember, the Olympics in Paris are fast approaching, so it's an excellent opportunity to support your favorite teams!
December URC: The upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) will feature numerous games, with the SA teams schedule as follows:
- Bulls vs Sharks - 2nd December 2023
- Lions vs Dragons - 2nd December 2023
- Stormers vs Zebre - 2nd December 2023
- Stormers vs Bulls - 23rd December 2023
- Stormers vs Sharks - 30th December 2023
Boxing: Our boxing stars Joshua, Wilder, and Parker are set to go head-to-head in Riyadh on 23rd December 2023. Keep an eye on these matchups as a potential setup for a big fight in 2024!
Cricket Freedom Trophy Series: Get ready to roar for South Africa as they face India, starting on Boxing Day, 26th December 2023. Remember that the Freedom Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Test series, a tradition honoring Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Will South Africa hold on to the trophy once again?
January 2024: Sport Preview
As we close out a year of intense sports action, get excited about the upcoming SA20 cricket tournament, sponsored by Betway, slated for January 2024. Keep the sporting spirit alive by marking these events on your calendar!
Noteworthy Links
- Bet.co.za: www.bet.co.za
- Hollywoodbets: www.hollywoodbets.net
- Betshezi: www.betshezi.co.za
- Gbets: www.gbets.co.za
- Betway: www.betway.co.za
- 10 Fun Facts about Boxing: link
- The ICC World Cup concluded with England emerging victorious over New Zealand, but the sports betting scene has already shifted focus to the Freedom Trophy Series between South Africa and India starting on the 26th of December.
- Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela are honored through the Freedom Trophy, a Test series tradition between South Africa and India.
- The South African Open golf tournament wraps up the year, running from 30th November to 3rd December.
- The English Premier League (EPL) will see intense matches throughout December, with key dates being the 2nd, 5th, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 26th, and 30th.
- The UEFA Champions League Matchday 6 will take place on 12th - 14th December 2023.
- The Spain La Liga has top teams battling it out for the lead, with key matches in December including the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 20th, and various other dates.
- Serie A promises intense competition throughout December with matches on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 23rd, and 30th.
- The Cape Point Challenge, a surfski competition, takes place on the 16th of December.
- The Beach Volleyball World Pro Tour Finals are happening from 6th to 9th December in Qatar.
- The Bobsleigh World Cup event is taking place in France from the 9th to 10th December 2023.
- With the Olympics in Paris approaching, the HSBC Sevens season will kick off in Dubai from 2nd to 3rd December 2023, followed by another leg in Cape Town.
- In the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC), the SA teams will face off against each other and other teams, with games scheduled on the 2nd, 23rd, and 30th of December.
- Boxing stars Joshua, Wilder, and Parker are set to face off in Riyadh on the 23rd of December 2023.
- The Cricket Freedom Trophy Series will test South Africa's resolve as they take on India in multiple Test matches, starting on Boxing Day, 26th December 2023.
- To keep up with sports betting action, visit Bet.co.za, Hollywoodbets, Betshezi, Gbets, Betway, and other betting platforms.
- For those interested in boxing, here are 10 fun facts about the sport: link
