This is a defining summer for women’s sport: the Lionesses are hungry to defend their 2022 Euro victory and the Red Roses are the favourite to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup on home turf.
Women’s sport is more visible than ever and 38% of girls now dream of becoming top athletes. But visibility isn’t everything. Deliberate actions must be made on the ground so girls’ dreams can be met with opportunity.
Join us in making this summer more than a moment and kickstarting a grassroots revolution. By tuning in to the 2025 summer of women’s sport, you’re helping us send the message that women’s sport is here to stay.
Calendar: 2025 Summer of Women’s Sport
The overview
June
Women’s Tour of Britain
5–8 June | North Yorkshire to Glasgow | Watch on the BBC
Elite road cycling returns with top female riders racing across Britain.
HSBC Championships at Queen’s (Tennis)
7–22 June | London | Watch on the BBC
Women compete at Queen’s Club for the first time in over 50 years.
FIH Pro League (Hockey)
14–22 June | Europe | Watch here
International women’s hockey featuring top national teams.
EuroBasket Women 2025
18–29 June | Europe | Find out more
Continental competition for Europe’s top women’s basketball teams.
The EE Disability FA Cup
28-29 June | London | Watch on TNT Sports 1
Returning in its ninth edition, with six finals taking place over two days.
Wimbledon
30 June – 13 July | London | Watch on the BBC
One of tennis’ most prestigious tournaments, with women’s singles and doubles featured across the fortnight.
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July
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025
2–27 July | Switzerland | Watch on the BBC and ITV
Sixteen teams compete for the title of European champions.
Netball Super League Grand Final
6 July | London | Watch on the BBC
The final of the UK’s top domestic netball competition.
World Aquatics Championships
11 July – 3 August | Singapore | Watch on Eurovision
Global competition across swimming, diving, artistic swimming and more.
August
EuroHockey Championships
8–17 August | Germany | Watch here
Europe’s top hockey nations compete for the continental title.
The Hundred (Cricket)
5–31 August | Across the UK | Watch on the BBC and Sky Sports
Fast-paced, short-format cricket featuring equal billing for women’s and men’s teams.
Women’s Rugby World Cup
22 August – 27 September | England | Watch on BBC iPlayer
The world’s best compete for rugby’s top prize, on home soil.
Volleyball World Championships
22 August – 7 September | Thailand | Watch here
Top nations battle for world dominance in the women’s volleyball scene.
Para-cycling World Championships
28–31 August | Belgium | Read more
Elite para-athletes take centre stage in world championship events.
September and Beyond
World Athletics Championships
13–21 September | Tokyo | Read more
Global stage for track and field’s biggest names.
Rowing World Championships
21–28 September | Shanghai | Read more
Olympic-class crews compete in the pinnacle event of the rowing calendar.
Para-swimming World Championships
21–27 September | Singapore | Read more
Exceptional performances from the world’s best para-swimmers.
Para-athletics World Championships
26 September – 5 October | Deli | Read more
Track and field competition for para-athletes from around the world.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
30 September – 2 November | India and Sri Lanka | Read more
Cricket’s most coveted title, with nations competing in 50-over format.
More to tune into
- Mary Earps: Queen of Stops: BBC Sport documentary that offers a never-before-seen take on Mary’s impactful career, following her retirement from international football.
- Together Stronger: Euro 2025: Tells the extraordinary journey of Welsh women’s football, culminating in their historic qualification for the Euros.
- Football Fantastics: A high-energy, feel-good live-action comedy series coming to CBeebies on 5th July following six wildly lovable kids who come together every weekend for their local football group.
- Women’s sport history: Explore the BBC’s women’s sport timeline to uncover some of the history behind the progress that’s been made
