April 2025 brings an exhilarating lineup for sports fans worldwide. From crucial international cricket tours to high-stakes football knockouts, from Grand Slam-level tennis clashes to motor racing showdowns, this month delivers non-stop action. Let’s break it all down by sport.
🏏 CRICKET
Pakistan Tour of New Zealand
Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand heats up with two more ODIs this April.
Date
Match
Venue
April 2
2nd ODI: NZ vs PAK
Hamilton
April 5
3rd ODI: NZ vs PAK
Mount Maunganui
Pakistan seeks to dominate the series after a gritty performance in the first ODI. New Zealand banks on home conditions and crowd support.
Zimbabwe Tour of Bangladesh – Test Series
Test cricket returns to Bangladesh as Zimbabwe aims to challenge the hosts.
Date
Match
Venue
April 20–24
1st Test: BAN vs ZIM
Sylhet
April 28–May 2
2nd Test: BAN vs ZIM
Chattogram
Expect slow wickets and spin duels. Bangladesh aims to sweep the series to improve ICC Test rankings.
South Africa & India Women in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka hosts a mini-series involving top women’s cricket nations.
Date
Fixture
Venue
April 27
Sri Lanka vs India Women
Colombo
April 29
India Women vs South Africa
Colombo
These matches serve as preparation for the Women’s T20 World Cup later in 2025.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
The IPL continues in full swing until May 25. Teams scramble for playoff spots as April hosts pivotal matchups.
Duration
Event
March 22–May 25
IPL 2025 Season
Senior Women’s Multi-Day Challenger Trophy
Domestic women’s cricket gets spotlight with the Challenger Trophy.
Dates
Tournament
March 25–April 8
Senior Women’s Multi-Day Tournament
⚽ FOOTBALL
Indian Super League – Knockout Stage
ISL reaches its climax in April with thrilling semifinals and a grand finale.
Date
Match
April 2
Semifinal 1st Leg: Bengaluru vs Goa
April 3
Semifinal 1st Leg: Jamshedpur vs MBSG
April 6
Semifinal 2nd Leg: Goa vs Bengaluru
April 7
Semifinal 2nd Leg: MBSG vs Jamshedpur
April 12
ISL Final
UEFA Champions League – Quarterfinals
Top European clubs battle in mouth-watering matchups.
Date
Fixture
April 9
Arsenal vs Real Madrid
April 9
Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan
April 10
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund
April 10
PSG vs Aston Villa
April 16
Aston Villa vs PSG
April 16
Dortmund vs Barcelona
April 17
Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich
April 17
Real Madrid vs Arsenal
Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga (Select Fixtures)
Clubs across Europe’s elite leagues continue their domestic title hunts.
La Liga Highlights
Date
Match
April 5
Real Madrid vs Valencia
April 6
Barcelona vs Real Betis
April 21
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao
April 23
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
April 24
Getafe vs Real Madrid
Serie A Highlights
Date
Match
April 7
Roma vs Juventus
April 15
Napoli vs Empoli
April 21
AC Milan vs Atalanta
April 27
Inter Milan vs Roma
Bundesliga Highlights
Date
Match
April 12
Bayern vs Borussia Dortmund
April 26
Bayern vs Mainz
UEFA Europa & Conference League Quarterfinals
Europa League Date
Match
April 11
Rangers vs Athletic Bilbao
April 11
Tottenham vs Frankfurt
April 18
Lazio vs Bodo/Glimt
Conference League Date
Match
April 10
Chelsea vs Legia Warszawa
April 17
Fiorentina vs NK Celje
FA Cup & Copa del Rey Semifinals
Date
FA Cup Matches
April 26
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
April 26
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Date
Copa del Rey Matches
April 2
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad
April 3
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
🎾 TENNIS
April features multiple ATP and WTA events, leading up to Madrid Masters.
Date
Tournament
March 31–April 6
ATP 250 (Houston, Marrakech, Bucharest)
April 6–13
ATP 1000 Monte Carlo
April 14–20
ATP 500 Barcelona & Munich
April 14–21
WTA 500 Stuttgart
April 22–May 4
WTA 1000 Madrid
April 23–May 4
ATP 1000 Madrid
🏃♂️ ATHLETICS
India hosts a series of domestic events, while international eyes turn to the Boston & London Marathons.
Date
Event
Location
April 1
Indian Open
Sangrur
April 15
Asian U-18 Championships
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
April 21
Boston Marathon
Boston, USA
April 27
TCS World 10k Run
Bengaluru
April 27
London Marathon
London, UK
🏸 BADMINTON
Date
Event
Location
April 8–13
Badminton Asia Championships
Ningbo, China
April 27–May 4
Sudirman Cup
Xiamen, China
🏑 HOCKEY
Date
Tournament
Location
April 4-15
Senior National Men’s Championship
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
April 29
Arjan Singh Memorial
Chandigarh
🏹 ARCHERY
Date
Tournament
Location
April 8-13
World Cup Stage 1
Florida, USA
🥊 BOXING
Date
Event
Location
March 31–April 5
World Boxing Cup
Brazil
🔫 SHOOTING
Date
Event
Location
April 1–11
ISSF World Cup
Argentina
April 13–22
ISSF World Cup
Peru
🏓 TABLE TENNIS
Date
Tournament
Location
April 1–6
WTT Champions
South Korea
April 14–20
ITTF World Cup
Macao, China
♟️ CHESS
Date
Tournament
Location
April 1-23
Women’s World Championship
China
April 13-24
FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Series (5th leg)
Pune, India
🏍️ MOTOGP & F1
MotoGP
Date
Grand Prix
Venue
April 11–13
Qatar GP
Lusail
April 25–27
Spanish GP
Jerez
Formula One
Date
Grand Prix
Location
April 4–6
Japanese GP
Tokyo
April 11–13
Bahrain GP
Bahrain
April 18–20
Saudi Arabia GP
Jeddah
🏀 BASKETBALL (NBA)
Phase
Date Range
League Stage
October 22 – April 13
⛳ GOLF
Date
Tournament
Venue
April 10–13
The Masters
Augusta
⚫ SQUASH
Date
Event
Location
April 2–6
Manchester Open
UK
April 22–27
Grasshopper Cup
Zurich, Switzerland
Conclusion: April 2025 floods the sporting calendar with thrilling matchups, tournaments, and titles on the line. Whether you follow football, cricket, or the roar of MotoGP and F1, every day promises a high-octane moment. Stay tuned, stay passionate, and don’t miss a beat!
