GLOBAL SPORTS CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2025

FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup (November 21 – December 7) The inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup takes place in the Philippines with 16 teams competing.

IHF Women’s Handball World Championship (November 26 – December 14) The 27th edition features 32 teams competing across Germany and the Netherlands, with the final taking place in Rotterdam on December 14.

Men’s Football: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) (December 21 – January 18, 2026) Morocco hosts 24 teams in this major continental tournament.

Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (December 5-7) The season finale at Yas Marina Circuit features practice sessions on December 5, qualifying on December 6, and the race on December 7.

Boxing: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua (December 19) This heavyweight fight takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2025 (December 9-20) Thailand hosts the 33rd SEA Games across Bangkok, Chonburi, and Songkhla. This regional Olympic-style event features 11 Southeast Asian nations competing in 50 different sports.

Cricket: The Ashes Series (November 21 – December 29+) England faces Australia in the iconic Test series

Other International Cricket: The Big Bash League (Australia), International League T20 (UAE), Super Smash (New Zealand), and SA20 (South Africa) T20 leagues all begin in December.

Argentine Open Polo Championship (December) The premier annual high-goal polo tournament takes place every December at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo, Buenos Aires