After a whirlwind November featuring the return of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League, the 2025/26 campaign now sweeps into the festive stretch, a month where the football calendar shows no signs of easing up.
The Premier League and EFL enter their most relentless spell, with matches arriving almost by the day, while Europe's elite competitions crank up again with another round of group-stage drama. On top of that, the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, promising another month of high-stakes storylines and unforgettable moments.
Beyond football, cricket takes centre stage too. The Ashes resumes down under after England's bruising two-day defeat in Perth, setting up a crucial response from the tourists. India’s men embark on a three-match ODI series and five T20s against South Africa, while the Indian women welcome Sri Lanka for a five-game T20I showdown, a vital tune-up ahead of major ICC tournaments.
Stay in the loop with all the fixtures, tournaments, and showdowns coming your way in November, check out our freshly curated sports calendar below.
Best sports to bet on in India for December 2025
Cricket events to bet on
- South Africa tour of India, 2025
ODI Series: Nov 30, Dec 3 (Raipur), Dec 6 (Vishakhapatnam)
T20 Series: Dec 9 (Cuttack), Dec 11 (Mullanpur), Dec 14 (Dharamsala), Dec 17 (Lucknow) and Dec 19 (Ahmedabad)
- Sri Lanka W tour of India, 5-game T20I series
5 T20s: Visakhapatnam (Dec 21 & 23), Thiruvananthapuram (Dec 26, 28 & 30)
- Australia vs England, The Ashes 2025
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 4-8 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval |
| AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |
Football events to bet on
- Premier League
| Matchday 14 | Tuesday, Dec 2 - Thursday, Dec 4 |
| Matchday 15 | Saturday, Dec 6 - Monday, Dec 8 |
| Matchday 16 | Saturday, Dec 13 - Monday, Dec 15 |
| Matchday 17 | Saturday, Dec 20 - Monday, Dec 22 |
| Matchday 18 | Friday, Dec 26 - Sunday, Dec 28 |
| Matchday 19 | Tuesday, Dec 30 - Thursday, January 1 |
- EFL Championship
| Matchday 18 | Friday, Nov 28 - Tuesday, Dec 2 |
| Matchday 19 | Friday, Dec 5 - Saturday, Dec 6 |
| Matchday 20 | Tuesday, Dec 9 - Wednesday, Dec 10 |
| Matchday 21 | Friday, Dec 12 - Monday, Dec 15 |
| Matchday 22 | Friday, Dec 19 - Saturday, Dec 20 |
| Matchday 23 | Friday, Dec 26 |
| Matchday 24 | Monday, Dec 29 |
- League One and League Two
| Matchday 18 | Saturday, Dec 6 - Wednesday, Dec 10 |
| Matchday 19 | Saturday, Dec 13 |
| Matchday 20 | Thursday, Dec 18 - Saturday, Dec 20 |
| Matchday 21 | Friday, Dec 26 |
| Matchday 22 | Monday, Dec 29 |
- UEFA Champions League
| UCL dates in December | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 6 | Tuesday, Dec 9 - Wednesday, Dec 10 | |
- UEFA Europa League
| UEL dates in December | ||
|---|---|---|
| Matchday 6 | Thursday, Dec 11 | |
- EFL Trophy
| Round of 32 | Tuesday, Dec 2 - Tuesday, Dec 9 |
- Africa Cup of Nations
| Matchday 1 | Sunday, Dec 21 - Wednesday, Dec 24 |
| Matchday 2 | Friday, Dec 26 - Sunday, Dec 28 |
| Matchday 3 | Monday, Dec 29 - Wednesday, Dec 31 |
- Super Cup Semis & Final
December 4 & 7
You can find all of the Premier League fixtures & results here.
Chess events to bet on
- FIDE World Cup 2025
November 1-27
Resort Rio, Goa
Tennis events to bet on
- ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
Nov 30 - Dec 7 (Chengdu, China)
- WTT Finals 2025
Dec 10-14 (Hong Kong)
Badminton events to bet on
- 2025 BWF World Tour Finals
Dec 17-21 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
- Guwahati Masters (BWF Super 100)
Dec 2-7 (Guwahati, India)
Hockey events to bet on
- Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup
November 28-December 10
Chennai and Madurai
Boxing events to bet on
- 2025 World Men's Boxing Championship UAE
December 2-13
Multisport events to bet on
Squash World Cup
December 9-14 (India)
- Hockey
Indian men's national hockey team will be touring South Africa between December 1 to 15 for a five-match series.
Related links
- How to bet online in cricket? Complete beginner's guide
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