2024 will be a huge year for sport. Whether you are a rugby, cricket, or motorsport fan there are plenty of amazing events to experience live with Gullivers Sports Travel!
The Guinness Six Nations tournament is sure to be full of excitement with lots of nations in the mix to win the championship. It will be interesting to see how England fare with a mix-up to the squad with Owen Farrell not playing and Courtney Lawes retiring.
In Formula 1 there is a change to the schedule this year with a record of 24 races for the first time, up from 22 races in 2023. Will Red Bull be able to maintain their form from 2023 and how will the extra races impact teams and drivers?
England cricket fans will welcome the return of captain Ben Stokes for the upcoming India Test Series with the hopes that they can start the New Year with a test series win and continue the ‘bazball’ playing style throughout 2024.
We asked the experts at Gullivers Sports Travel to round up some of the major sporting events that you can enjoy in 2024 – from cricket in the West Indies to Formula 1 in Monaco and rugby in the historical city of Rome there is so much on offer!
Key dates in the 2024 sporting calendar
Rugby
After 2023 was such a big year for rugby with the Rugby World Cup taking place, the biggest rugby event in 2024 is the annual Guinness Six Nations, which will be an interesting battle with plenty of nations in contention!
Games not to miss in this year’s Guinness Six Nations competition:
- France v Ireland (Friday 2 February)
- England v Wales (Saturday 10 February)
- Ireland v Wales (Saturday 24 February)
- Scotland v England (Saturday 24 February)
- England v Ireland (Saturday 9 March)
- Italy v Scotland (Saturday 9 March)
- France v England (Saturday 16 March)
Formula 1
- Bahrain Grand Prix – First race of the 2024 season (29 February – 2 March)
- Monaco Grand Prix – A spectacle of the racing calendar (24 – 26 May)
- British Grand Prix – Experience Silverstone’s electric atmosphere (5 – 7 July)
- Monza Grand Prix – One of the most historic events in Formula One (30 August – 1 September)
- Singapore Grand Prix – The original night race in the racing calendar (20 – 22 September)
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Cricket
- England Cricket Tour to India – Test Series (25 January – 11 March)
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA (4 – 30 June)
- England Cricket Tour to Pakistan – Test Series (October)
- England Cricket Tour to the West Indies – ODIs & T20s (November)
- England Cricket Tour to New Zealand – Test Series (November & December)
Other Events
- Cheltenham Festival 2024 (12 – 15 March 2024)
- Royal Ascot 2024 (18 – 22 June 2024)
- Wimbledon Championships (1 – 14 July 2024)
Into 2025
Looking ahead to the year 2025 it is a big year for sport and sporting fans alike with some huge sporting events taking place in Australia with the British & Lions Tour in July and August, and also the England Cricket Tour for the Ashes Series in 2025/2026.
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With more than 50 years in the game, Gullivers Sports Travel has extensive knowledge and a passion for delivering Sports Tours around the globe. As the UK’s leading sports tour operator you can expect fun-filled fantastic trips that will create lifelong memories!
Specialising in cricket, rugby, and motorsport Gullivers covers a range of events throughout the year including the most unmissable sports events, and with various guaranteed ticket, accommodation, and travel options and much more available Gullivers takes care of everything to ensure you have a fantastic trip!
Don’t hesitate to book your dream sporting holiday in 2024 with Gullivers Sports Travel, visit the website for more information about their various sports trips available.