From Laver Cup to Bangladesh tour of India - Major sporting events to watch out in September 2024
Here is a list of major clashes and tournaments taking place in September to keep sports-loving fans excited.
Updated : September 09, 2024 06:07 PM ISTHere is a list of major clashes and tournaments taking place in September to keep sports-loving fans excited.
Major sporting events - September
The high-octane Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 have come to an end! Sports fans from across the globe who were hooked to their screens cheering for their countrymen will now have to wait for other sporting events. To fill the void, here is a list of major clashes and tournaments taking place in September to keep sports-loving fans excited.
Cricket - Bangladesh tour of India, 2024:
Dates: September 19-October 12
Location: Various
🚨 NEWS 🚨- Team India's squad for the 1st Test of the IDFC FIRST Bank Test series against Bangladesh announced.
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 8, 2024
Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep… pic.twitter.com/pQn7Ll7k3X
The two Asian giants are ready to face off in a series featuring two Test matches and three T20 Internationals. After the series opener in Chennai, the teams will move to Kanpur for the 2nd Test, starting September 27. They will then compete in three T20Is, scheduled to take place between October 6 and October 12.
India squad for first Test: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.
Football - UEFA Champions League 2024-25:
Dates: September 17-May 31, 2025
Location: Various
The league phase table 💫#UCL pic.twitter.com/dlMOJW6nbO
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 2, 2024
For the first time, the 70th season of Europe's premier club football competition is featuring a new format with 36 participating teams. In the league phase, each team will play eight matches against different opponents within a single, combined group. The games are currently underway and will continue through September.
Tennis - Laver Cup
Dates: September 20-22
Location: Berlin, Germany
Rafael Nadal joins Team Europe for Laver Cup Berlin 2024.
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) April 22, 2024
For more information and ticket options: https://t.co/iTswL4sdGS pic.twitter.com/AbqddJWrNB
Carlos Alcaraz, selected as the first pick by captain Bjorn Borg for the 2024 Laver Cup, will make his debut in the competition. In February 2024, Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev joined the team, both of whom are former champions. Meanwhile, captain John McEnroe has chosen Australia’s Alex de Minaur, along with Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, as his initial picks for Team World in the 2024 edition.
Athletics - Berlin Marathon
Dates: September 29
Location: Berlin, Germany
It's the 50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, and the race of a lifetime awaits! 🥇
— BMW BERLIN-MARATHON (@berlinmarathonE) September 28, 2023
Registration is officially LIVE, and you won't want to miss out 🤩
Tap the link to dive into the action and secure your spot: https://t.co/OcwEj71lKf#berlinlegend #berlinmarathon #berlin #marathon pic.twitter.com/6TbtqoJB73
The Berlin marathon course is renowned for its flat terrain and cool weather, making it a prime location for runners aiming to set world records. Ethiopia's Tigist Ketema and Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru lead the elite women’s list, with times that rank them among the top 10 in marathon history. In the men's race, Kipchoge ran solo from the 32-kilometer (20-mile) mark after Ethiopia’s Derseh Kindie fell behind.
Tennis - China Open
Dates: September 28-October 6
Location: Beijing
As one of four WTA1000 mandatory tournaments, the 2024 China Open entry list featuring 11 Grand Slam champions, including Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff. Adding to the excitement,No.7 Qinwen Zheng led 4 Chinese female players in the China Open singles. pic.twitter.com/H8AUunPlHJ
— China Open (@ChinaOpen) August 29, 2024
The China Open, taking place at the Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center—originally built for the 2008 Olympic Games—will feature all of the Top 20 players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings. This tournament is the penultimate WTA 1000 event of the 2024 season.
Cricket - ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-up matches
Dates: September 28 to the start of the tournament on October 3
Location: Various stadiums in the UAE
With seven squads announced, the ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2024 is starting to take shape 🗒
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) September 8, 2024
Details 👇https://t.co/H8JwoEGUuq
Originally set to take place in Bangladesh, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 has been relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament will showcase ten teams competing in 23 matches over 18 exciting days. The warm-up games will feature 20 overs per side but will not affect international T20 standings.