Five women’s sport events to look forward to in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be another action-packed and exhilarating year for women’s sport.
Last year, lest we forget, was an unforgettable 12 months for women in sport with numerous league expansions, burgeoning interest from investors, an increase in sponsorships, and a massive rise in audience engagement.
From individual trailblazers such as Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark, and Barbra Banda to various national teams across the globe, women athletes made their mark in 2024 — and 2025 promises more of the same.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya is here with all the details of five upcoming women’s sporting events you do not want to miss.
Women’s Ashes – January 11 to February 2
The next edition of the famous Women’s Ashes, to be held Down Under, sees England and Australia duke it out across three ODIs, three T20s, and a one-off Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
An enthralling series in 2023 ended in an 8-8 draw on points, allowing Australia to retain the title that they have held since 2015.
In light of the series being squeezed into a short three-week period, there has been some criticism regarding the strain on the players.
“It will be tough for players to play all the games,” says England coach Jon Lewis. “I don’t think you’ll see consistent selection across the board from either side.”
“My preference would be that there's more space between the games and the players' preference would be as well.”
Nevertheless, it promises to be an absorbing contest between the sport’s two greatest rivals.
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Women’s FA Cup final – May 18
The Women’s FA Cup is the premier domestic knockout competition for women’s football in England.
Wembley Stadium in London is set to host the final for the 11th time in the competition’s 55-year history.
Manchester United are the current holders of the trophy, having beaten Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 in the showpiece last year to claim their first-ever piece of silverware.
UEFA European Women’s Championship – July 2 to 27
The 14th edition of the Women’s Euros will be held in Switzerland, with St. Jakob-Park in Basel the venue for the final.
Consisting of 16 national teams fighting it out for the grand prize, it is the biggest continental championship in women’s football and is sure to be a highly anticipated and popular event.
England are the defending champions after defeating bitter rivals Germany in the final three years ago while Poland and Wales are making their maiden appearances.
The group stage draw is as follows:
Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland
Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy
Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden
Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands
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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – July 5 to 26
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will once again take place in Morocco after the North African nation successfully hosted the last edition.
South Africa are set to defend their title following a maiden triumph in the 2022 final.
With the top 12 African women’s teams competing for glory, the tournament will showcase the rapid development of the women’s game on the continent.
Seedings for the group-stage draw, based on FIFA rankings, are as follows:
Level 1: Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria
Level 2: Zambia, Ghana, Tunisia
Level 3: Mali, Senegal, Algeria
Level 4: DR Congo, Tanzania, Botswana
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup – August TBC to September TBC
The 13th edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be hosted in India, although the potential involvement of Pakistan might change that.
Australia are the current title-holders having won a record-extending seventh tournament in 2022.
Big-name teams that have already qualified include Australia, England, India, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.
Details around venues have not been released yet.
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Women’s Rugby World Cup – August 22 to September 27
The biggest event in women’s rugby comes to England this year in the shape of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand are the reigning champions thanks to a thrilling victory over England in the 2022 showpiece.
Having now won six of the last seven tournaments, the Black Ferns will be confident of making the final at Twickenham in London.
“With thrilling match-ups and unforgettable moments guaranteed across the length and breadth of the country, the stage is set for the world’s top teams to showcase the very best of women’s rugby,” says World Cup managing director, Sarah Massey.
“Whether you’re a rugby fan or a newcomer, join us and be part of this unstoppable energy and historic moment!”
The group stage draw is as follows:
Pool A: England, Australia, USA, Samoa
Pool B: Canada, Scotland, Wales, Fiji
Pool C: New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain
Pool D: France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil
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