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Summer 2025 sport preview
From Super Middleweight brawls to civilised polo in the park – here's a roundup of the best sporting action this summer
Though 2025 might be a fallow year when it comes to international football competitions or major multi-sport championships, there is, as ever, plenty to get excited for.
Be it the the reliable return of annual get togethers at Royal Ascott or London Athletics Meet, or one-off Fight Nights or Premiership Finals, we’ve put together our highlights of summer 2025’s sporting calendar.
Boxxer Presents Sky Sports Fight Night: Callum Simpson vs Ivan Zuco
7 June, Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley \ Buy tickets here
Barnsley’s own Callum Simpson will hope to take a home advantage as he takes on the currently unbeaten Italian Ivan Zuco for the European Super Middleweight Title at Oakwell Stadium, the home of Barnsley FC.
UK Athletics Championships
2 – 3 August, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham | Buy tickets here
A must-see for athletics fans, the UK Athletics Championships promises world-class performances, intense rivalries and unforgettable moments.
Royal Ascot
17 – 21 June, Ascot Racecourse | Buy tickets here
Perhaps the fanciest date in the sporting calendar – they call it Royal Ascot for a reason – this star-studded event is as much about the people watching as it is the world class horse racing. For a more relaxed afternoon with no formal dress code, try the Windsor Enclosure, featuring live music and an exclusive first glance of the Royal Procession.
Chestertons Polo in the Park
6 – 7 June, Hurlingham Park, London | Buy tickets here
The largest polo tournament in the world returns to west London this summer, but as a tweaked version of the traditional game to make it faster paced and more accessible to newbies to the sport. Alongside the action is the Fulham Food Festival, plus bars and plenty of VIP options for groups.
Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025
14 June, Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London | Buy tickets here
After a heated final in 2024 that saw Northampton Saints beat Bath Rugby to the Gallagher Premiership title, thousands of fans will again descend to Twickenham to see the best teams in England battle it out for the trophy.
Britain’s Strongest Woman
19 July, York Barbican | Buy tickets here
Can Lucy Underdown come out on top again as Britain’s Strongest Woman in this celebration of pure strength and stamina?
London Athletics Meet
19 July, London Stadium | Buy tickets here
Now a staple in the Wanda Diamond League, London Athletics Meet returns to the capital in July. 2024 saw the event sell out for a second year and featured international superstars including Noah Lyles, Femke Bol, Dina Asher-Smith, and Keely Hodgkinson.
Netball Super League: Cardiff Dragons vs London Pulse
14 June, Utilita Arena, Cardiff | Buy tickets here
Head Coach Reinga Bloxham will hope her Dragons can pick up some form going into what will be a difficult home game against the current league champions, London Pulse.
England Women vs India Women IT20
1 July, Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol | Buy tickets here
With England and India ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Women’s ODI Rankings, this T20 match under the floodlights at Bristol’s Seat Unique Stadium is shaping up to be a close one!
