August 2025 promises to be an exciting month for sports enthusiasts worldwide with several major tournaments and championships scheduled across different disciplines.
The Asian Games 2025 will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from August 5-20, featuring over 40 sports including athletics, swimming, and team sports. This multi-sport event brings together athletes from 45 Asian countries competing for medals and national pride.
In football, the UEFA Champions League group stage draw is scheduled for August 28, 2025, setting the stage for Europe\“s elite club competition. Meanwhile, the English Premier League 2025-26 season kicks off on August 9, with defending champions looking to maintain their dominance. 
Tennis fans can look forward to the US Open Series leading up to the final Grand Slam of the year. The Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati runs from August 9-17, followed by the Winston-Salem Open from August 17-23.
Cricket enthusiasts will enjoy the Ashes series between England and Australia continuing through August, with test matches scheduled at Lord\“s and The Oval. The Caribbean Premier League also runs throughout the month, showcasing T20 cricket talent.
In motorsports, Formula 1 returns after the summer break with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on August 24. MotoGP continues with the Austrian Grand Prix on August 10 and British Grand Prix on August 31.
Basketball sees the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 8-24, featuring top Asian national teams competing for continental supremacy. |
