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From the adrenaline of the Chinese Grand Prix to the elegance of the Kentucky Derby, 2025 is brimming with top-tier sporting events. Let us handle your helicopter, private jet, or group charter for any occasion. With over 30 offices on six continents, our charter experts are ready 24/7 to find the perfect aircraft for you, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey.

Travel in style to 2025’s top sporting events!

From the adrenaline of the Chinese Grand Prix to the elegance of the Kentucky Derby, 2025 is brimming with top-tier sporting events. Let us handle your helicopter, private jet, or group charter for any occasion. With over 30 offices on six continents, our charter experts are ready 24/7 to find the perfect aircraft for you, ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey.

While we excel at last-minute charters, booking early for 2025’s major events guarantees the best rates on helicopters, private jets, or group charters.

Check out our list of 2025’s top sporting events and contact your local office to book your travel today!

January

Australian Open

When: 6th-26th January
Where: Melbourne, Australia

Taking place at Melbourne Park, the 2025 Australian Open promises three weeks of thrilling Grand Slam tennis. Fans can look forward to their favourite players from around the world competing for the prestigious Grand Slam title in one of the sport’s most exciting tournaments.

Six Nations

When: 31st January - 15th March
Where: Across England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales

Kicking off at the end of January, the 2025 Six Nations promises intense rugby action as some of Europe’s best teams battle for supremacy; thrilling matches, historic rivalries, and standout performances abound throughout the tournament.

February

Alpine World Ski Championships

When: 4th-16th February
Where: Saalbach, Austria

The best place to chase the thrill of the chill, displaying the world’s best skiers competing in various alpine disciplines, with the Austrian Alps playing host to exhilarating races and breathtaking slalom performances.

Invictus Games

When: 6th-17th February
Where: Vancouver and Whistler, Canada

The seventh meeting of the multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick service members and women will take place between Vancouver and the resort of Whistler in Canada. Over 500 competitors from 20+ nations are set to take part, with the 2025 edition introducing the winter sports of Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, and Skeleton, alongside traditional adaptive sports.

‘The Big Game’

When: 9th February
Where: Louisiana, US

The 59th iteration of ‘The Big Game' takes place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The top two teams of the NFL season battle it out, with the world-famous halftime show featuring a performance by 17-time Grammy award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.

When: 9th February

Where: Louisiana, US

The 59th iteration of ‘The Big Game' takes place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The top two teams of the NFL season battle it out, with the world-famous halftime show featuring a performance by 17-time Grammy award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar.

 

March

Special Olympics World Winter Games

When: 8th-16th March
Where: Turin, Italy

The 12th Special Olympics World Winter games is set to feature over 1,500 athletes from 103 countries; the event aims to highlight the incredible skills of athletes with learning disabilities, promoting inclusion and unity through the power and medium of sport.

Cheltenham Festival

When: 11th-14th March
Where: Cheltenham, UK

The annual Cheltenham Festival features four days of top-tier jump racing, culminating in the prestigious Gold Cup Day. Each day brings its own unique experience, from Champion Day to Style Wednesday, the festival is a highlight of the racing calendar.

NCAA Finals (March Madness)

When: 18th March-7th April
Where: Across the US

March Madness 2025 will feature 68 teams competing in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, known for its thrilling knockout elimination format. Excitement reaches its peak during the Final Four, where the last four teams battle for the national championship.

Chinese Grand Prix

When: 23rd March
Where: Shanghai, China

Returning to China after several years away, the Shanghai International Circuit once again plays host to a Formula 1 Grand Prix, promising a thrilling weekend for motorsport enthusiasts.

April

Dubai World Cup

When: 5th April
Where: Dubai, UAE

The glittering conclusion of the Dubai Racing Carnival, the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse promises a spectacular finale to the racing season, especially with the prize fund of $12 million at stake.

The Grand National

When: 5th April
Where: Aintree, UK

Taking place at the legendary Aintree Racecourse on Merseyside, and culminating in the Grand National Steeplechase featuring the world-famous 4-mile, 514-yard course with 30 challenging jumps. The historic race draws fans from around the world, and remains the highlight of the three-day festival, which also counts Opening Day and Ladies Day amongst its events.

The Masters

When: 7th-13th April
Where: Georgia, US

Kicking off with the traditional ‘Par 3’ contest the day before, the Masters is poised to take place at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club; with all to play for, fans can expect to see a true battle for the coveted Green Jacket.

World Snooker Championship

When: 19th April-5th May
Where: Sheffield, UK

To be held at the aptly named Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the heated tournament sees the world’s top players competing for the prestigious title. A highlight of the snooker calendar, intense matches, dramatic moments, and historic performances take place as part of the theatre of the tournament.

May

Kentucky Derby

When: 2nd-3rd May
Where: Kentucky, US

3rd May sees the 151st running of the iconic all-American horse race at Churchill Downs. Known as ‘the greatest two minutes in sports,’ the event sees thoroughbreds and their jockeys vie for the coveted title, with the 2025 iteration debuting a new grandstand enhancing the spectator experience.

FA Cup Final

When: 17th May
Where: London, UK

The battleground is set as Wembley Stadium in London, where two top teams will compete for one of the most iconic trophies in English football. This derby always sees a thrilling match filled with drama and excitement, as this final never fails to deliver memorable moments.

PGA Championship

When: 18th May
Where: North Carolina, US

To be held at the prestigious Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, the 2025 PGA Championship will feature the world’s top professional golfers competing for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy.

French Open

When: 25th May-8th June
Where: Paris, France

The French Open returns to Paris’s Stade Roland Garros in May; the celebrated Grand Slam features the world’s most accomplished tennis players competing on the stadium’s famous clay courts.

Monaco Grand Prix

When: 25th May

When: 25th May

Where: Monte Carlo, Monaco

Known for its glamour, and challenging circuit, the streets of Monte Carlo play host to one of the highlights of the Formula 1 calendar. A thrilling weekend of high-speed action and a richness only the Rivera could offer.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Known for its glamour, and challenging circuit, the streets of Monte Carlo play host to one of the highlights of the Formula 1 calendar. A thrilling weekend of high-speed action and a richness only the Rivera could offer.

Isle of Man TT Races

When: 26th May-7th June
Where: Across the Isle of Man

Straddling May and June, the world-famous Tourist Trophy features a thrilling schedule of races across various classes. The final day sees the prestigious Milwaukee Senior TT Race, showcasing the world’s best road racers. This motorbike race is not for the faint of heart, where intense competition and mind-bending speeds meet in the Irish Sea.

UEFA Champions League Final

When: 31st May
Where: Munich, Germany

The Allianz arena in Munich plays host to the final of one of the most important competitions in football. The match promises to be an historic one, being played under the new Swiss-system format for the first time, with the winners earning the right to compete in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against the UEFA Europa League champions.

June

NBA Finals

When: 5th June
Where: TBA

The most anticipated event in US Basketball takes place in June, with favourites The Boston Celtics, led by Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown hoping to lift the prestigious Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Epsom Derby

When: 6th-7th June
Where: Epsom, UK

Epsom Downs Racecourse plays host to “the greatest flat race in the world” in June, with the most promising three-year-old thoroughbreds competing for a chance at glory. Ladies Day starts the festival on the 6th, adding to the excitement and grandeur of the occasion.

US Open

When: 12th-15th June
Where: Pennsylvania, US

Pennsylvania’s Oakmont Country Club serves as the backdrop for the 2025 US Open. Marking the 10th time Oakmont has hosted the event (the most of any course), enthusiasts can look forward to watching their favourite professionals compete on Oakmont’s historic and challenging course.

24 Hours of Le Mans

When: 14th-15th June
Where: Le Mans, France

The Circuit de la Sarthe plays host to the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. The race will feature Aston Martin’s return, with two Valkyrie hypercars in the Le Mans Hypercar class. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle, continuing its legacy as one of the most iconic endurance races in the world.

Royal Ascot

When: 17th-21st June
Where: Ascot, UK

World-class horse racing is the name of the game in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in June. £6 million of prize money is handed out over the course of the event, with attendees expecting the customary week of celebration, style, and pageantry, marking one of the highlights of the British social calendar.

Wimbledon

When: 25th June-13th July
Where: London, UK

The All England Lawn Tennis Club plays host to the British portion of the tennis Grand Slam events. South-west London is overcome with the anticipatory atmosphere as Henman Hill becomes a magnet for the world’s tennis fans all waiting to discover which players will hoist the iconic men’s cup and ladies’ salver. No trip to Wimbledon is complete without the customary strawberries and cream, of course.

July

Tour de France

When: 5th-27th July (Men’s Tour); 26th July-2nd August (Women’s Tour)
Where: Across France

Starting in Lille, and marking the fifth time the race has begun in the Hauts-de-France region, the first three stages of the Tour take place in northern France, with the race concluding in late July. 2025’s route promises the usual mix of flat and hilly stages, providing exciting challenges for the riders, and tense viewing for spectators.

The Open Championship

When: 13th-20th July
Where: Antrim, Northern Ireland

The Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland hosts the Open Championship for the second time in six years (following its successful return in 2019 when Shane Lowry hoisted the Claret Jug). The Atlantic licking at the dunes beside the historic Dunluce links promises to provide a dramatic backdrop for one of the most dramatic competitions in the sport.

August

Women’s Rugby World Cup

When: 22nd August-27th September
Where: Across England

Kicking off at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, and concluding at the home of English Rugby – Twickenham Stadium – the 2025 event promises to be the biggest and most accessible Women’s Rugby World Cup ever, with over 400,000 spectator tickets available. Fans can expect to witness the world’s top 16 teams compete across eight English stadia for the title of World Champions.

US Open

When: 25th August-7th September
Where: New York, US

New York’s USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center marks the American Grand Slam, with battles being fought on hard courts. The US Open’s electric atmosphere, and tradition of night sessions promises to add to the excitement and drama of the spectacle

September

Ryder Cup

When: 26th-28th September
Where: New York, US

Taking Place at Bethpage Black in Long Island, and marking New York’s second chance hosting the event ensures that Team USA will be looking to reclaim the trophy on home soil after their defeat in Rome in 2023. The competition promises its usual fierceness, with both teams eager to secure victory on golf’s grandest stage.

October

Singapore Grand Prix

When: 3rd-5th October
Where: Singapore

The Marina Bay Circuit, the world’s first purpose-built street circuit, plays host to Formula 1’s original night race, offering a stunning backdrop of Singapore’s glittering illuminated skyline. The track’s renown for being one of the most physically demanding Formula 1 tracks for drivers ensures excitement for all who watch.

MotoGP Grand Prix of Indonesia

When: 3rd-5th October
Where: Lombok, Indonesia

The Mandalika International Street Circuit on Lombok, the neighbouring island to Bali, plays host to thrilling motorsport races set against the blue translucent waters of the Bali Sea.

November

Melbourne Cup

When: 4th November
Where: Melbourne, Australia

The iconic Flemington Racecourse plays host to the glittering gem in Australia’s equestrian calendar. Known as ‘the race that stops a nation,’ the stakes are always high as up to 24 horses compete in the 3,200 metre race. Enjoyed as much for the fashion and socialising, the electric atmosphere and high-stakes jackpot of $6 million AUD makes the Cup an event not to be skipped.

ATP Finals

When: 10th November
Where: Turin, Italy

Owing to the success of the previous years held at the Pala Alpitour stadium, the ATP finals return to Turin, Italy, and sees the top eight singles players and doubles teams competing for one of the most prestigious titles in men’s tennis.

December

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

When: 5th-7th December
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Yas Marina again plays host to the nail-biting final of the Formula 1 season, promising a thrilling race to the end of the championship. The final race is known for its stunning twilight setting, offering a unique spectacle as the race transitions from day to night.

South-East Asian Games

When: 9th-20th December
Where: Across Thailand

Thailand plays host to the 33rd SEA Games, featuring athletes from 11 different countries competing in 42 sports. The cities of Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla will spring to life with the aim of fostering regional cooperation, and highlighting the talents of the athletes alongside the nations’ rich histories and vibrant cultural backdrops.

African Cup of Nations

When: 21st December-18th January 2026
Where: Across Morocco

Morocco hosts the Cup of Nations for the second time in the tournament’s history (and the first since 1988). 24 teams will compete across six venues in six Moroccan cities, and, as host nation, Morocco automatically qualifies, with the tournament promising to display the best football talent from across the continent.

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