Category: Women’s Sport

Women’s sport is entering a golden era. Across rugby, football, cricket, golf and tennis, record-breaking attendances, global broadcast audiences, and world-class performances have redefined the landscape. England has firmly established itself as a leader in the growth of women’s sport, hosting major international events, producing elite athletes, and inspiring the next generation. 

From historic victories on the world stage to headline fixtures at iconic venues, the momentum behind women’s sport shows no sign of slowing down.  

Red Roses Crowned World Champions 

The Red Roses delivered a defining moment for women’s rugby in 2025, lifting the Rugby World Cup trophy after a dominant tournament campaign. England’s emphatic final win not only showcased their incredible talent and depth but also reflected the growing investment and support behind the women’s game. 

With sell-out crowds, record TV audiences and a wave of new fans, women’s rugby has never been stronger. The Red Roses’ triumph has solidified England’s status as the powerhouse of world rugby, and anticipation is already building for their next home fixtures.  

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2026 – Fixtures Announced

The 2026 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is in full swing in India, and England Women are making a strong impression on the global stage. After a series of impressive performances in the group stage, they are playing South Africa in the Semi-Final on the 29th October, keeping their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. 

And the action doesn’t stop there. England Women have a packed 2026 summer schedule back on home soil, with headline fixtures including: 

England v India Women – IT20 

England v India Women – Test Match 

England v Ireland Women – ODI 

England v New Zealand Women – ODI 

England v New Zealand Women – IT20 

Fans can experience all the excitement live with Engage Hospitality, offering premium access to the biggest matches of the summer, including VIP seating, fine dining, and exceptional service at world-class cricket venues such as Lord’s and The Kia Oval. 

Lionesses Return to Wembley and the Etihad

The Lionesses continue to lead the way in women’s football, drawing huge attendances and inspiring a generation of fans across the country. Following their major tournament successes, the team returned to the Etihad Stadium last week and will also play at Wembley Stadium this winter. 

England’s women’s team has become a symbol of excellence both on and off the pitch, with their performances driving the game to new heights. Expect packed stadiums, an incredible atmosphere, and football of the highest quality as the Lionesses look to build towards the next major tournament. 

England v China Women – Wembley Stadium – 29^th November 2025 

WTA 500 at The Queen’s Club

Women’s tennis also continues to thrive, with the WTA 500 at The Queen’s Club set to be one of the standout events of the summer. Featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players, the tournament will combine world-class tennis with an elegant hospitality setting at one of London’s most prestigious venues. 

The growth of women’s tennis in the UK has been remarkable, with increased investment, improved visibility, and a surge in fan engagement creating a platform for the sport to flourish. Queen’s will be a highlight on the WTA calendar and an unmissable event for tennis fans and corporate guests alike. 

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 1 

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 2 

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 3 

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 4 

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 5 

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 6  

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Day 7 

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Under the Allianz Stadium lights on Saturday, 81,885 rugby fans witnessed the Red Roses win the Women’s Rugby World Cup in style. For the first time since 2014, England stormed to victory, beating Canada 33-13, continuing their impressive win streak in which they haven’t failed to win a game since November 2022! Led by head coach John Mitchell and captain Zoe Aldcroft, this fantastic side showed why they deserve to be World Champions over the course of the tournament, with a fitting finale to round off a fantastic campaign. 

Top Performing Teams 

England were worthy winners, but they had to be at their best to do so as plenty of other teams were aiming for the trophy. 

In winning the tournament, England also prevented New Zealand from achieving three consecutive World Cup titles, a feat that only the Black Ferns can boast about when they won four on the bounce between 1998 and 2010. This year, however, the All Blacks weren’t the usual strong force we recognise across both the men’s and women’s game. Although they did go on to win their third place game against France, they suffered defeat to Canada in the semi-final, marking their worst performance in the World Cup since 2014. 

France were another side who threatened to challenge England to the title, but it wasn’t to be as they crashed out in the semi-finals after defeat 35-17 by the Red Roses. With that said, France looked good throughout the tournament with one of the most emphatic victories of the campaign, defeating Brazil 84-5. 

Canada also proved why they were one of the four sides fancied to lift the trophy with a great run throughout the tournament, falling at the final hurdle to a brilliant England side. It is the second time that the North American team have been runners-up to England in the World Cup, also losing out in 2014. With that said, Alex Tessier and her side can certainly take confidence from this campaign as they look forward to making amends in 2029. 

England 

It was all about England though. The Red Roses dominated for the entire tournament, and in the end, it was never really in doubt. From the opening game back in August to the finale on Saturday night, England were professional and ruthless. England scored an astonishing 316 points across their six games, including the biggest win of the tournament, 92-3 against Samoa. 

They didn’t let up at all even when playing their rivals, with their shortest winning margin coming in the semi-final, a mere 18 points! Mitchell’s side are well-drilled, well-disciplined and all round phenomenal!  

In the final, Canada opened the scoring but it was Ellie Kildunne who stole the show, dancing her way through the Canadian backline to score a stunning try in front of a bumper home crowd to get the Roses off the mark. Kildunne had been England’s star player for most of the tournament and it seemed fitting that her stunning try was the one to shift momentum. Tries from Abbie Ward, Amy Cokayne and two from Alex Matthews sealed Canada’s fate before the 70th minute with Zoe Harrison kicking four out of five conversions. 

The win was a fantastic moment for England after agony in the last two finals finishing narrow runners-up to the Black Ferns. There was no danger of that this time with John Mitchell suggesting that this team could dominate the world for a long time. 

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The sport keeps on coming and the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which is being held in England, gets underway this weekend. New Zealand are the current holders having triumphed on home soil three years ago to claim a record sixth title. 

Remarkably, five of the last six finals have seen New Zealand face England, with the Black Ferns winning on each occasion. The hosts will be keen to put that record to bed and win their third World Cup. 

The Women’s Rugby World Cup runs until 27th September and has been expanded to 16 teams, making it the biggest to date. The nations competing have been split into four pools, with the top two in each progressing to the knockout stage. 

England have been on a stunning run of form of late and will be hoping to continue that in this tournament. Ahead of more than a month of world-class rugby action, here’s everything you need to know. 

England look to end New Zealand hoodoo 

As we head into the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the question on everybody’s lips is: Can England win it? Why not! The Red Roses head into the tournament with home advantage and are riding on the back of one of their most dominant runs in history. 

They stormed to their seventh consecutive Six Nations title earlier this year and are currently in the midst of a phenomenal 27-match winning streak. They’ll take some stopping and if they can avoid New Zealand until the final, they’ll back themselves to claim a first world title since 2014 in front of their own fans. 

They’ve got an experienced coach in John Mitchell and boast a squad packed with talent. Emily Scarratt is set to appear in her fifth World Cup, while the likes of Zoe Aldcroft, Marlie Packer and Alex Matthews know what it takes to go deep in the tournament. 

While the fact that they’ve lost back-to-back finals may weigh on them psychologically, the roar of packed home crowds and the chance to create a legacy could tip the balance. The Lionesses’ consecutive Euros wins has transformed women’s football in England and a World Cup win for the Red Roses this year could have a similar effect, inspiring a brand-new generation of rugby fans. 

Who are their main rivals? 

It goes without saying that New Zealand are England’s biggest threat. The Black Ferns have unmatched pedigree, having won six of the last seven World Cups, and they’ll arrive in England confident of defending their crown. 

Like England, their squad is loaded with talent, including the imperious Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. The two-time World Cup winner scored an incredible seven tries against the USA earlier this year to become New Zealand’s all-time leading try scorer. 

Elsewhere, France and Canada will both want to go one better after reaching the semi-finals three years ago. They’ve both avoided New Zealand in the pool stage, although France will likely face them in the knockouts if they don’t top their group. 

Incredibly, France have finished third in seven of the nine Women’s Rugby World Cups without ever reaching a final. They’ll be desperate to go one better this time and ride the wave of French rugby’s recent strength, with their men’s side now among the best teams in the world. 

Ireland will also believe they can make a deep run in the competition, though injuries could hinder their progress. Elsewhere, debutants Brazil will be hoping to spring a surprise and make a mark in their first ever World Cup appearance. 

Hospitality at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 

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England v USA – Friday 22nd August, Stadium of Light 

England v Samoa – Saturday 30th August, Franklin’s Gardens 

England v Australia – Saturday 6th September, Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium 

World Cup Semi-Finals – Friday 19th September and Saturday 20th September, Ashton Gate Stadium 

World Cup Bronze Final – Saturday 27th September, Twickenham Stadium 

World Cup Final – Saturday 27th September, Twickenham Stadium 

Summer is here and while the domestic football season may be over, there’s still plenty of sport to keep us entertained for the next few months. Women’s sport has continued to enjoy a remarkable rise in 2025 and the action keeps on coming.

With the Women’s Euros just a few weeks away, plenty of tennis on the horizon and the Women’s Rugby World Cup to look forward to, there really is something for everyone.

Can England retain Euros crown?

England boss Sarina Wiegman is set to name her squad later this week as the Lionesses look to defend their European Championship crown. The tournament is just over a month away and England are desperate to prove themselves after falling short in the World Cup final against Spain two years ago.

This summer’s Euros takes place in Switzerland and the Spanish are the favourites to go all the way. But England will fancy their chances despite a tough group. They kick off their campaign against France before then taking on the Netherlands and Wales in Group D.

Their squad will be packed full of experienced talent, with the likes of Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson and Beth Mead leading the charge, while England are sweating on the fitness of Lauren James and Lauren Hemp.

Key dates for your diary:

France v England – Saturday 5th July
England v Netherlands – Wednesday 9th July
England v Wales – Sunday 13th July
Women’s Euro 2025 final – Sunday 27th July

Cricket showdowns with India

England’s white-ball side are set to travel to India for the Cricket World Cup later this year but first they’ll welcome the hosts for a series of matches on home soil. Charlotte Edwards is looking to turn things around having replaced Jon Lewis following England’s humiliation against Australia in The Ashes over the winter.

Her first true test is five T20 clashes with India, before a trio of One Day Internationals. England are currently in the midst of a series against the West Indies and while Heather Knight’s performances saw them clinch a 3-0 T20 win, the former captain has been ruled out for the rest of the summer with an injury and faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup.

Key dates for your diary:

England v India women – IT20
Saturday 28th June – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Tuesday 1st July – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Friday 4th July – Kia Oval, London
Wednesday 9th July – Emirates Old Trafford
Saturday 12th July – Edgbaston

England v India women ODI
Wednesday 16th July – Utilita Bowl
Saturday 19th July – Lord’s
Tuesday 22nd July – Riverside

Women’s tennis returns to Queen’s Club

We’re into the final week of the French Open and while Emma Raducanu suffered an early exit, she’ll be hoping for a change of fortunes when grass court season returns. And the Brit will have her eyes on becoming the first female winner at Queen’s Club since 1973.

The first female tournament at the west London venue in more than 50 years takes place next week, giving some of the best ladies on the planet the chance to get into form ahead of Wimbledon at the end of the month. Following the two tournaments in London, the US Open takes place later in the summer and Raducanu will be dreaming of once again winning the tournament she triumphed in back in 2021.

Key dates for your diary:

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500 – Monday 9th to Sunday 15th June
The Championships, Wimbledon – Monday 30th June to Sunday 13th July
US Open – Sunday 24th August to Sunday 7th September

England look to end New Zealand World Cup hoodoo

The Women’s Rugby World Cup returns to England later this year, with the tournament taking place on home soil for the first time since 2010. And England will be hoping home advantage will bring them a bit of luck considering five of the last six tournaments have seen them lose to New Zealand in the final.

The hosts will need to get out of their group first and they face the USA, Samoa and Australia in Pool A. If both England and New Zealand top their groups, they’ll be on course to meet again in the final.

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Key dates for your diary:

England v USA – Friday 22nd August
England v Samoa – Saturday 30th August
England v Australia – Saturday 6th September
Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals – Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September
Women’s Rugby World Cup bronze final – Saturday 27th September
Women’s Rugby World Cup final – Saturday 27th September

AIG Women’s Open heads to Wales

Maja Stark claimed the US Open title over the weekend to secure her first ever golf major. The Swede finished two strokes ahead of Nelly Korda and Rio Takeda to come out on top in Wisconsin.

Stark’s win followed Mao Saigo’s three-shot victory at the Chevron Championship back in April, meaning the last 16 major championships in women’s golf have been claimed by 16 different winners.

With two down, we still have three majors to look forward to this year, culminating in the AIG Women’s Open at the end of July. This year’s British event takes place at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales and you can make the most of our hospitality options to enjoy the action in style.

Key dates for your diary:

Women’s PGA Championship – 19th to 22nd June, Texas
Amundi Evian Championship – 10th to 13th July, France
AIG Women’s Open – 30th July to 3rd August, Wales

With International Women’s Day taking place this Saturday, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate women’s sport. There are so many incredible events to look forward to this year, particularly in football, cricket, golf and tennis. We’ve taken a closer look at some of the showpiece events, which you can join us at from the best seats in the house.

Women’s football

As we enter March, we’re heading towards the business end of the football season, but there’s still so much action to look forward to. All eyes are on the Women’s Euros in Switzerland this summer, where Sarina Wiegman’s England side are looking to retain their crown.

The Lionesses face stiff competition, with France and the Netherlands in their group, and they’ve got four Nations Leagues games to navigate before their attention turns to the Euros.

Meanwhile, many members of their squad will be hoping to have already won some fresh silverware before they arrive for international duty. The Women’s League Cup final takes place next weekend, with Chelsea meeting Manchester City in a repeat of the 2022 final. Chelsea have lost each of the last three finals and they’ll be looking to bounce back to claim their third title.

Elsewhere, the FA Cup final and Champions League final both take place in May, as does the final round of Women’s Super League fixtures. As it stands, Chelsea are in pole position to secure their sixth successive WSL title, but there’s plenty of football to play between now and then.

Key dates:

Women’s League Cup final – Saturday 15th March, Pride Park Stadium
Women’s FA Cup final – Sunday 18th May, Wembley Stadium
Women’s Champions League final – Saturday 24th May, Estádio José Alvalade
Women’s Nations League
England v Belgium – Friday 4th April, Ashton Gate
Belgium v England – Tuesday 8th April, King Power at Den Dreef Stadion
England v Portugal – Friday 30th May, Wembley Stadium
Spain v England – Tuesday 3rd June, TBC
Women’s Euro 2025 – Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 27th July

Women’s cricket

We’re set for a busy summer of women’s cricket both internationally and domestically. Ahead of the Women’s World Cup in India later this year, England are set for a few white-ball warm-up clashes.

They’ll host both the West Indies and India in a series of T20 and One Day Internationals as they look to knock their way into some form. England are looking to win the World Cup for the fifth time – they came so close last time, losing to Australia in the final.

Elsewhere, the country’s best county sides will be vying for glory in the T20 Blast and the One-Day Cup. The finals of those competitions take place in July and September respectively – sandwiched in between will be the fifth season of The Hundred, with London Spirit looking to defend their crown.

Key dates:

England v West Indies women – IT20
Wednesday 21st May – The Spitfire Ground
Friday 23rd May – The 1st Central County Ground
Monday 26th May – The Cloud County Ground

England v West Indies women – ODI
Friday 30th May – The County Ground
Wednesday 4th June – Upstonsteel County Ground
Saturday 7th June – The Cooper Associates County Ground

England v India women – IT20
Saturday 28th June – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Tuesday 1st July – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Friday 4th July – Kia Oval, London
Wednesday 9th July – Emirates Old Trafford
Saturday 12th July – Edgbaston

England v India women ODI
Wednesday 16th July – Utilita Bowl
Saturday 19th July – Lord’s
Tuesday 22nd July – Riverside

Women’s T20 Blast finals day – Friday 27th July, The Oval
The Hundred – Tuesday 5th to Sunday 31st August
The Hundred final – Sunday 31st August
Women’s One-Day Cup final – Saturday 27th September, Rose Bowl
Women’s Cricket World Cup – October 2025

AIG Women’s Open

Wednesday 30th July to Sunday 3rd August

As always, there are five major championships to look forward to in women’s golf this year, culminating in the AIG Women’s Open this summer. The 2025 edition will be the competition’s 49th event and the first time it has ever taken place in Wales.

The Women’s Open is set to be held at the picturesque Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on Wales’ south coast, where the sea is visible from every hole. Lydia Ko is looking to claim successive titles after claiming her third major women’s title at St Andrews last year.

However, history suggests she won’t be successful – the last 14 Women’s Open championships have resulted in 14 different winners.

Key dates:

Chevron Championship – 24th to 27th April, Texas
U.S. Women’s Open – 12th to 15th June, Pennsylvania
Women’s PGA Championship – 19th to 22nd June, Texas
Amundi Evian Championship – 10th to 13th July, France
AIG Women’s Open – 30th July to 3rd August, Wales

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA500

It’s a huge summer for women’s tennis as for the first time in more than 50 years, Queen’s Club is set to host a WTA event. It’s an historic venue for ATP Tour events and this year, the best female players in the world are set to flock to the iconic tennis club in West Kensington.

The HSBC Championships will serve as a warm-up for Wimbledon, which takes place a couple of weeks later. Emma Raducanu will be looking to win the competition on home soil as she continues her resurgence. The 2021 US Open winner is targeting some form as she looks to put her injury struggles behind her.

Key dates:

French Open – 25th May to 8th June
HSBC Championships – 9th to 15th June
Wimbledon Championships – 30th June to 13th July
US Open – 25th August to 7th September

2025 is set to be a huge year for women’s sport, with countless massive competitions and events coming up across all disciplines. There’s a lot to look forward to, so we’ve highlighted the headline acts on the horizon this year in football, cricket, rugby, tennis, golf and athletics.

Football

It’s a huge summer for women’s football, with all eyes on Switzerland for the European Championships. England are looking to defend their crown having won the tournament back in 2022, but they’ll face stiff competition.

World Cup holders Spain are the favourites to go all the way, while 2022 runners-up Germany will also fancy their chances. Meanwhile, France will be looking to reach the latter stages – they take on the Lionesses in their opening group game.

Before the Euros, there’s plenty of club football to enjoy. Chelsea are targeting a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title and they currently find themselves top of the table despite losing legendary boss Emma Hayes.

They’ve also won three of the last four FA Cups, although Manchester United claimed the famous trophy last year. English sides have been less successful in Europe – the last nine Champions League titles have been shared between Lyon and Barcelona.

Key dates

WSL final day: Sunday 11th May
Women’s FA Cup final: Saturday 17th May
Women’s Champions League final: Sunday 25th May
France v England, EURO 2025: Saturday 5th July
England v Netherlands, EURO 2025: Wednesday 9th July
England v Wales, EURO 2025: Sunday 13th July
EURO 2025 final: Sunday 27th July

Cricket

While England’s men’s side have to wait until the end of the year to take on old enemy Australia for the Ashes, the women’s side are currently in the midst of it. They’re looking to claim the urn for the first time since 2013-14 but it hasn’t started off well.

Australia are in the driving seat on home soil after claiming the first two ODIs, with one more to play. England will need to up their game in the three T20 meetings before the series ends with a one-off Test match. They’ll then take on India in a home white-ball series this summer.

Later in the year, the world’s best players will flock to India for the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Australia are the defending champions and they’re looking to win it for the eighth time. England have won it three times, while New Zealand are the only other nation to lift the trophy.

Australia, England and hosts India will be joined by Sri Lanka and South Africa, as well as three other sides that are yet to qualify. Domestically, London Spirit will be looking to retain their maiden title in The Hundred. Plus, the inaugural Women’s T20 Blast gets underway at the end of May.

Key dates

Women’s Ashes T20s: 20th, 23rd and 25th January
Women’s Ashes Test: 30th January – 2nd February
Women’s T20 Blast: 29th May – 27th July
Women’s Cricket World Cup: September – October

England v India T20s

Saturday 28th June– Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Tuesday 1st July– Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol
Friday 4th July– Kia Oval, London
Wednesday 9th July – Emirates Old Trafford
Saturday 12th July– Edgbaston

England v India ODIs

Wednesday 16th July – Utilita Bowl
Saturday 19th July – Lord’s
Tuesday 22nd July – Riverside

Rugby

The Women’s Guinness Six Nations starts in March and if it’s anything like the previous few years, it’s already a foregone conclusion. England have won it six years on the spin, with the Grand Slam and Triple Crown achieved in five of them.

They’ll take some stopping – the Red Roses have won all but one of their matches since July 2019. That solitary defeat came at the hands of New Zealand and England will be having nightmares about the Black Ferns ahead of the Rugby World Cup this autumn.

Five of the last six World Cup finals have seen England lose to New Zealand. They’ll be hoping to end that hoodoo this time around and win the competition for the first time since 2014.

Key dates

England v Italy, Women’s Guinness Six Nations: Sunday 23rd March
Wales v England, Women’s Guinness Six Nations: Saturday 29th March
Ireland v England, Women’s Guinness Six Nations: Saturday 12th April
England v Scotland, Women’s Guinness Six Nations: Saturday 19th April
England v France, Women’s Guinness Six Nations: Saturday 26th April
Women’s Rugby World Cup: 22nd August – 27th September

Tennis

The Australian Open got underway over the weekend and Aryna Sabalenka is on a mission to win the competition for the third successive time. The 26-year-old won two of last year’s Grand Slams, with Iga Świątek and Barbora Krejčíková claiming the French Open and Wimbledon respectively.

Meanwhile, the women’s LTA Championships return to Queen’s Club in June for the first time in more than 50 years. It takes place two weeks before Wimbledon and Emma Raducanu will be looking to win it as she prepares for her return to SW19.

Key dates

Australian Open: 6th – 26th January
French Open: 25th May – 8th June
The LTA Championships at Queen’s Club – WTA 500: 9th – 15th June
Wimbledon: 30th June – 13th July
US Open: 25th August – 7th September

Golf

As ever, we’re set for a huge year of women’s golf, with five majors to look forward to. They were all won by different people in 2024, highlighting the spread of talent across the field. Nelly Korda claimed the Chevron Championship, while the US Open was won by Yuka Saso.

Meanwhile, Amy Yang went all the way in the PGA Championship and Ayaka Furue triumphed in the Evian Championship. This year’s AIG Women’s Open will take place at Royal Porthcawl in Wales for the first time, with Lydia Ko looking to defend her title.

Key dates

Chevron Championship: 24th – 27th April
US Open: 29th May – 1st June
PGA Championship: 19th – 22nd June
Evian Championship: 10th – 13th July
AIG Women’s Open: 31st July – 3rd August

Athletics

Keely Hodgkinson stole the show at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards last month. The runner was awarded the gong after claiming gold in the 800 metres at Paris 2024.

She’ll be looking to do the double this year as she prepares for the Indoor World Championships in China, before the World Athletics Championships heads to Tokyo in September. Katarina Johnson-Thompson will be defending her heptathlon title after winning gold in Budapest last year.

Key dates

World Indoor Championships: 21st – 23rd March
World Athletics Championships: 13th – 21st September

There have already been so many iconic moments in women’s sport in 2024. England won the Six Nations for the 20th time in April, while we saw yet another new champion at Wimbledon as Czech star Barbora Krejčíková saw off Jasmine Paolini in the final.

We’re in the midst of the Olympics, with plenty of female superstars set to claim medals, while the Paralympics are just around the corner. With so many more prestigious events to look forward to before 2025, we’ve taken a look at all the key women’s events to keep an eye out for.

Women’s T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup gets underway in Bangladesh in October, with 10 nations competing to be crowned cricket world champions. Six-time winners Australia are looking to defend their crown, having won last time out as they beat South Africa in the final.

Luckily for England, they’ve managed to avoid powerhouses Australia and India in the group stages. Yet they’ll still face a tough test, having been drawn against South Africa, West Indies, Scotland and hosts Bangladesh. They’re looking to lift the trophy for the second time after winning the inaugural competition back in 2009.

England’s hopes could rest on the form of Surrey all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt. She was the second highest run-scorer in the previous World Cup with 216, second only to South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt. The tournament starts on 3rd October, with the final taking place on the 20th.

The Women’s Super League

The 2024/25 Women’s Super League kicks off on September 22nd, with reigning champions Chelsea looking to extend their remarkable run of success. The Blues have won five consecutive titles, pipping Manchester City to the crown on goal difference in dramatic fashion last season.

However, Chelsea face a period of transition heading into the new campaign. Long-time manager Emma Hayes has departed, with former Lyon boss Sonia Bompastor taking over the reins at Kingsmeadow. Bompastor brings impressive pedigree, having secured three league titles and a Champions League during her time in France.

Their closest challengers are expected to be City, who will be desperate to bounce back after narrowly missing out last season. They boast a talented squad, spearheaded by the likes of Lionesses Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly.

US Open

The US Open takes place later this month and all eyes will be on Coco Gauff, who is looking to win back-to-back Grand Slams on home soil. The 20-year-old won her only major title at Flushing Meadows last summer and she’s among the favourites despite crashing out in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

World number one Iga Swiatek also disappointed at SW19. She’ll be looking to add to her Grand Slam collection, which includes the 2022 US Open and this year’s French Open. Elsewhere, this year’s Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will be aiming to go one better after losing to Gauff in last year’s final.

Emma Raducanu suffered a round of 16 exit at Wimbledon and she’ll be looking to do better across the pond. The 21-year-old has been plagued by injuries since announcing herself on the world stage by winning this competition three years ago. The US Open takes place from Monday 26th August until Sunday 8th September.

Tour de France Femmes

After two thrilling editions, the Tour de France Femmes is back for a third year, with eight stages taking place across seven days from 12th to 18th August. This year’s race will cover 946 km as riders start in the Netherlands and make their way through Belgium before finishing in the French Alps.

It’ll be the 22nd event of the UCI Women’s World Tour calendar and few are expected to challenge defending champion Demi Vollering, who’ll be representing SD Worx once again. The Dutch dynamo put in a dominant performance last year to claim the iconic yellow jersey.

Italian powerhouse Elisa Longo Borghini will be chomping at the bit for a maiden Tour de France Femmes title, while Poland’s Katarzyna Niewiadoma – who finished third in 2023 – could also be strong at the front of the pack.

Golf galore

The Women’s British Open heads to the iconic St Andrews course this year, with defending champion Lilia Vu looking to repeat her dominant performance from 2023, when she beat England’s Charley Hull by six strokes for her second major title.

However, she’ll be wary of fellow American and world number one Nelly Korda, who also has two majors to her name, including this year’s Chevron Championship. The competition takes place from 22nd to 25th August and just a few weeks later, Vu and Korda will be teaming up for the Solheim Cup.

Europe are the reigning champions, with Team USA looking to win the competition for the 11th time. They’ll be doing so on home soil – this year’s Solheim Cup takes place in Virginia from 13th to 15th September.