Upcoming Major Sporting Events to Bet On
Matt Dominique | June 23, 2025
Now that basketball season is officially over (OKC Thunder won the Finals series in 7 games), we look forward to the events that gets sports bettors to submit tickets. Basketball is a distant second to football as far as betting is concerned but sportsbook will miss the action.
Less action at sportsbooks also means less time by the viewing public watching sports. Baseball is a decent pull for books but still pales in comparison to the big dogs.
Take a look at the tables below which describe all sports ranked by action as well as the table beneath which show the biggest events to bet between now and football season.
Top 5 Sports for Betting Action in the U.S. (2025)
| Rank | Sport | Truncated Action Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Football | $1.39B Super Bowl bets; 60% bettors |
| 2 | Basketball | 52.7% bettors; $15B+ March Madness |
| 3 | Soccer | 45% bettors; World Cup growth |
| 4 | Baseball | 22.2% bettors; $500M World Series |
| 5 | MMA | 30% bettors; $100M+ PPV events |
Top 5 Upcoming Major U.S. Sporting Events
Before NFL Season (2025)
| Rank | Sport/Event | Date | Truncated Action Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLB All-Star Game | July 15, 2025 | $100M bets; 22.2% bettors |
| 2 | Wimbledon (Tennis) | Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2025 | $50M U.S. bets; high prop bets |
| 3 | FIFA Club World Cup | Jun 15 – Jul 13, 2025 | $200M bets; 45% bettors |
| 4 | U.S. Open (Golf) | Jun 12 – 15, 2025 | $75M bets; matchup wagers |
| 5 | NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 | May 25, 2025 | $30M bets; regional interest |
