Upcoming Sports Highlights of August 2025
August is shaping up to be an exciting month for sports fans and bettors alike, with a plethora of events offering diverse betting options. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated events happening in August 2025.
Football
The UEFA Super Cup Final, scheduled for August 13 in Udine, Italy, will pit the UEFA Champions League winners against the UEFA Europa League winners. The English Premier League 2025/26 season kicks off on August 15, featuring teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool. The Rugby Championship 2025, a prestigious annual competition between Southern Hemisphere nations, starts on August 16, with the Springboks taking on Australia in the opening round.
Cricket and Rugby Union
The Hundred 2025, a fast-paced cricket format in the UK, begins on August 5, while the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 starts on August 22 in England. The Springbok Women will compete in Pool D of the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Currie Cup 2025, a significant rugby betting event in South Africa, continues into August, with top provincial teams like the Toyota Cheetahs, Airlink Pumas, and Vodacom Bulls participating.
Motor Racing
The Formula 1 races in Hungary and the Netherlands are crucial for the 2025 season. After a stunning Belgian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has extended his lead in the F1 World Drivers' Championship 2025.
Golf
The BMW Championship, part of the PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs, takes place from August 14-17 at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland, USA. The TOUR Championship follows from August 21-25 at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Tennis
The US Open 2025, the final Grand Slam of the year, begins on August 24 in Flushing Meadows, New York City.
Cycling
The Vuelta a España, one of cycling's Grand Tours, starts on August 23 in Spain. Kim Le Court-Pienaar from Mauritius made history by claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France Femmes 2025, becoming the first African rider to do so.
Darts and Horse Racing
The NZ Darts Masters takes place on August 15-16 in Auckland, New Zealand, and the York Ebor Festival, featuring races like the Juddmonte International and the Darley Yorkshire Oaks, runs from August 20-23 at York Racecourse in England.
Mixed Martial Arts
Dricus Du Plessis will face Khamzat Chimaev in the main fight for UFC 319 on August 16.
Betting Opportunities
Bookmakers like Betway and Hollywoodbets offer outright odds and live betting for the Currie Cup 2025. The US Open 2025 will offer pre-match and in-play markets across all matches. Ongoing MLB games and NFL preseason also present betting opportunities throughout August. Additionally, NFL futures bets for the 2025 season, such as Super Bowl winner, conference winner, and player awards, are available and popular for bettors in August 2025.
The Betway Premiership 2025, the local league in South Africa, returns to pitches on August 8. The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 will draw major interest from rugby fans and bettors. The MTN8 2025 tournament, a high-stakes domestic football event in South Africa, is underway, kicking off the new domestic football season.
With such a diverse range of events, August 2025 promises to be an exciting month for sports enthusiasts and bettors alike.
- The UEFA Super Cup Final, scheduled for August 13, will offer various betting markets for sports-betting enthusiasts.
- Cricket fans can engage in live betting for The Hundred 2025, a fast-paced cricket format in the UK, starting on August 5.
- Football bettors can place wagers on the English Premier League 2025/26 season, which commences on August 15.
- As the Rugby Championship 2025 starts on August 16, betting tips for rugby betting can be found across online platforms.
- Formula 1 betting markets are active for the Hungarian and Dutch Grand Prix races, critical in the 2025 season.
- Golf betting opportunities abound, with the BMW Championship from August 14-17 and the TOUR Championship from August 21-25.
- Tennis bettors can explore pre-match and in-play markets for the US Open 2025, set to start on August 24.
- Darts and horse racing fans can enjoy the NZ Darts Masters on August 15-16 and the York Ebor Festival from August 20-23, offering diverse betting options.
