August might feel a bit slower on the sports front, but there’s still plenty to keep fans entertained.
The NFL preseason kicks off, offering a first look at what teams are working with this year, while the MLB postseason race starts heating up with division titles and playoff spots on the line. Over in Europe, major football leagues, including the Premier League, roar back into action.
Cricket lovers have their plates full too, with The Hundred bringing its trademark flair and energy, while regional competitions like the GTC Spring T20 and Delhi Premier League add a local flavor.
Basketball fans can gear up for the global showdown that is the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and tennis takes center stage with marquee events like the National Bank Open and the build-up to the US Open.
Stay in the loop with all the fixtures, tournaments, and showdowns coming your way in August, check out our freshly curated sports calendar below.
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Best sports to bet on in India for August 2025
Cricket events to bet on
The Hundred
August 5-27
England
You can find the Finals schedule below.
| Date | Match | Teams | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug. 30 | Women's Eliminator | TBC vs TBC | 6:45 p.m. | The Oval |
| Saturday, Aug. 30 | Men’s Eliminator | TBC vs TBC | 11:30 p.m. | The Oval |
| Sunday, Aug. 31 | Women’s Final | TBC vs TBC | 6:45 p.m. | Lord's |
| Sunday, Aug. 31 | Men’s Final | TBC vs TBC | 11:30 p.m. | Lord's |
GTC Spring T20 Cup
Jul 28-Aug 13, 2025
Judges Field, Guwahati, India
Delhi Premier League
Aug 02-Aug 31, 2025
Delhi, India
West Indies. Caribbean Premier League
August 14- September 21
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2nd Test
August 7-11
Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Pakistan Tour Of West Indies (3 T20Is & 3 ODIs)
August 1-12
Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill & Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba
South Africa Tour Of Australia (3 T20Is & 3 ODIs)
August 10-24
TIO Stadium, Darwin; Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns; Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Football events to bet on
Durand Cup
July 23 - August 23
Find more details on how to bet on Durand Cup here.
MLS x Liga MX: Leagues Cup (featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami)
July 29-August 31
USA
FA Community Shield (Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace)
Sunday, August 10 (7:30 p.m. IST)
Wembley Stadium in London, England
Premier League Matchday 1-3
August 16-30
England
You can find all of the Premier League fixtures & results here.
Bundesliga Matchday 1-2
August 23-31
Germany
Serie A Matchday 1-2
August 23-September 1
Italy
La Liga Matchday 1-3
August 15-September 1
Italy
Tennis events to bet on
US Open
August 25-September 7
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, US
National Bank Open
July 26-August 7
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, US
Cincinnati Open (ATP Masters 1000)
August 5-18
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
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Table Tennis events to bet on
WTT Contender
July 21-27
Lagos, Nigeria
Basketball events to bet on
WNBA. Regular season
You can find August 2025 WNBA schedule here.
Chinese NBL
National teams. EuroBasket
Aug 27-29
FIBA Asia Cup (featuring India)
Aug 5-17
King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| August 5 | India vs. Jordan | 4:30 p.m. |
| August 7 | India vs. China | 1:30 p.m. |
| August 9 | India vs. Saudi Arabia | 8:30 p.m. |
Motorsport events to bet on
Hungarian Grand Prix
August 1-3, 2025
Hungaroring
Dutch Grand Prix
August 29-31, 2025
Circuit Zandvoort
Boxing events to bet on
August 16, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte (Heavyweight)
Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye (Heavyweight)
Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman (WBA Featherweight Title)
Rugby events to bet on
Australian Rugby League (NRL): Week 23, 24, 25 & 26
Week 23 (August 7-10) | Week 24 (August 14-17) | Week 24 (August 21-24) | Week 25 (August 28-31)
Rugby League. Super League
August 8-9
Other events to bet on
NFL Preseason, Australian Rules football (AFL)