The biggest women’s sporting events in 2024

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.

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