The last few years have been fantastic for sports lovers, and especially for women in sports, but 2025? It’s looking like it’s going to be seriously next level! Female athletes have been dominating the headlines in recent years, breaking records and inspiring millions of aspiring athletes to get out there and give it their best.
From Simone Biles stunning the world with her performances at the Olympics last year to the Lionesses’ epic victory at the Euros in 2022, women in sport are finally getting the recognition, support, and backing that they deserve. And 2025 is looking like it’s going to be a huge year for female athletes and sports stars, with loads of events across a massive range of sports on the calendar.
Women in Sport Top Events 2025
Seriously, if you’re a lover of sports, especially women’s sporting events, then you probably shouldn’t skip this read!
This year, we’re talking packed stadiums, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments across sports like rugby, basketball, football, tennis, and more. It’s not just about the action on the field or court; it’s about celebrating women in sport and how far we’ve come in recognising their talent and hard work. From record attendance at football matches to groundbreaking moments in athletics, female athletes have been smashing expectations and raising the bar.
What’s really exciting is how packed the calendar is in 2025. So let’s take a look at the top events taking place this year for women in sports:
Women’s Ashes
The Ashes returns for 2025 with Heather Knight’s England team hoping to grab victory from the Aussies for the first time in over 10 years. The women’s Ashes is a bit different from the men’s, with the competition being played across all three formats – a one-off Test, three T20s, and three one-day internationals.
Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
Date: 12th January – 2nd February 2025
Britain’s Strongest Woman
Expect a display of exceptional strength in Great Britain in 2025. This event features some of the country’s strongest women, such as Donna Moore, Lucy Underdown, Rebecca Roberts, and more.
Location: York Barbican, Paragon Street, York, YO10 4NT, Great Britain
Date: 19th, July, 2025.
Scotland Women’s Six Nations Rugby
Taking place in Hive Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, the Six Nations tournament spells out RUGBY at its finest. Catch Scotland taking on rivals at the iconic Murrayfield Stadium.
Here’s what to expect:
- The intensity of each game and the screams of passionate fans in Scotland Vs Wales, on 22 March 2025 and Scotland Women Vs Italy, on 13 April 2025.
- Location: The Hive Stadium
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
England will be hosting the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2010, and the Red Roses will definitely be fighting for victory on their home turf!
The tournament kicks off on the 22nd August, with John Mitchell’s England taking on USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. Time will tell if they’ll have a chance to take on New Zealand again after losing out to them in the final of the last World Cup.
Location: Various venues across England
Dates: 22nd August – 27th September
Women’s Euro 2025
Can the England team secure another Euros victory off the back of their epic win in 2022? Only time will tell!
This year’s Women’s Euros take place in Switzerland and Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses will be kicking off their tournament against France, before taking on the Netherlands and Wales in the group stage.
Location: 8 venues across Switzerland
Dates: 2nd – 27th July 2025
Cardiff Dragons Women’s Netball
Catch the 2025 Cardiff Dragons season from February 22-June 14, 2025, live at the House of Sports and Utilita Arena, Cardiff, Wales. The 2025 season promises to be worth the hype as the Cardiff Dragons combines the best players from every corner of Wales in combination with outstanding international talent.
Women’s Champions League Final
The thrilling final of the Women’s Champions League is set to take place in Lisbon at the Estádio José Alvalade, but time will tell which teams will be fighting it out to claim the title!
Location: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon
Date: 25th May 2025
Tour de France Femmes
The fourth edition of the women’s Tour de France cycling race is set to be the longest yet, covering 9 days of riding. The route is also a tough one, featuring the main ascents of Col de Madeleine and Col de Joux Plane, and with a mountaintop finale at Châtel.
There’ll be some tough competition too, with last year’s winner Katarzyna Niewiadoma from Poland looking to hold on to the yellow jersey while the legendary Anna Van der Breggen makes her return to the sport after previously retiring.
Location: Grand Départ in Brittany, France
Dates: 26th July – 3rd August, 2025
With these major events and more on the calendar we really are in for a fantastic, jam-packed year for women in sport in 2025!
From the thrills and spills of the Tour de France Femmes to the excitement of the Women’s Euros and the high-octane drama of international rugby, there’s something for every sports fan to look forward to.
Beyond the competitions, 2025 will also be another step forward in showcasing the incredible talent, grit, and passion of women in sport. Whether it’s in the stadiums, on the courts, or across finish lines, expect to see records broken, rivalries renewed, and plenty of unforgettable moments that’ll have us all talking.
This year isn’t just about watching—it’s about supporting, celebrating, and growing the movement. So whether you’re tuning in to cheer on your favourites or heading to an event near you, 2025 is your chance to be part of something special. Women in sport are on the rise, and this year will only add more fuel to the fire!
