April 2025 Sport Preview
As we move into April 2025, the sporting calendar is packed with thrilling action across various disciplines. From high-stakes soccer clashes to the HSBC 7s and major global tournaments.
Sports fans and bettors alike have plenty to look forward to. South Africa’s top online bookmakers, Betway, Playa Bets, Hollywoodbets, and Gbets, are all offering competitive odds, promotions, and special markets to make the most of this action-packed month. Therefore let us have a closer look at the April 2025 Sport Preview.
Soccer Updates
April promises exciting fixtures and crucial moments in domestic and international football competitions.
English Premier League: The EPL is heating up with title races and relegation battles taking centre stage. Liverpool, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest remain strong contenders, while Chelsea and Man City push for top spots as well. For the latest have a look at our EPL Updates.
La Liga: Real Madrid and Barcelona continue their battle for supremacy, with Atletico Madrid closely trailing.
Serie A: Napoli and Inter Milan fight to retain their dominance, while Atalanta and Bologna aims for a move up the table.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich faces stiff competition from Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt in their title chase.
UEFA Champions League: The Quarter-Finals will be in full swing as of 8 April 2025.
Betway Premiership: The South African football scene remains thrilling as Mamelodi Sundowns look to cement their dominance, with Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch battling for top positions. Also for the latest update read our Betway Premiership Update.
Ongoing Events
Women’s Guinness Six Nations 2025: The tournament continues with top teams like England, France, and Ireland battling for supremacy.
HSBC 7s: The world’s best rugby sevens teams compete in another leg of the HSBC 7’s series, with South Africa’s Blitzboks aiming for top honors. Next up we have Singapore on 5 and 6 April 2025.
Cricket IPL: The Indian Premier League remains the biggest T20 tournament, featuring top international stars, including South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, and David Miller.
Formula 1: The next round of races are Japan on 4-6 April, Bahrain 11-13 April and Saudi Arabia on 18-20 April 2025. For the full schedule have a look at our Formula 1 2025 Calendar.
Key Sporting Events in April 2025
Tata IPL T20
The IPL 2025 is in full swing and started on 21 March , with teams battling for dominance. South African players such as Quinton de Kock (Lucknow Super Giants), Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings), and Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals) continue to shine. Fans can expect explosive batting, fierce bowling, and last-over thrillers. And Hollywoodbets has a great promo running for this event, Indian Cricket Fever 2025.
Two Oceans Marathon
This iconic ultra-marathon, stretching across Cape Town’s breath-taking coastline, attracts elite and amateur runners worldwide on the 4th of April 2025. The 2 Oceans Marathon is a 56km ultra-race and the 21km half-marathon offer stunning views and a challenging route.
The Grand National
One of the most prestigious horse racing events jumps into action on 5 April. The Grand National 2025 at Aintree Racecourse in the UK is known for its dramatic jumps and thrilling finishes. Bettors will be keeping an eye on the form of top horses and jockeys.
The Masters
Golf’s most prestigious tournament, The Masters at Augusta National starts on 7 April. And also sees the world’s best golfers compete for the coveted Green Jacket. South Africa’s hopes rest on stars like Erik van Rooyen, Christo Lamprecht, and Charl Schwartze. For more info on who are the favourites have a read through our The Masters 2025 article.
NBA Playoffs
Basketball fans can gear up for the NBA Playoffs on 19 April, where teams battle for a spot in the finals. With LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokić also leading their respective teams, the competition is fierce. The last 2 weeks are heating up! For all the details on the teams and more have a look at NBA Playoffs Slam Dunk.
Snooker Championships
The World Snooker Championship on 19 April are in Sheffield, England. And brings together the best cue artists in a battle of skill and precision. Defending champion Luca Brecel faces competition from top-ranked players such as Kyren Wilson and Mark Selby.
Springbok Fixtures 2025
April is relatively quiet for the Springboks, but preparations for their upcoming international fixtures continue. Therefore fans eagerly await squad announcements and warm-up matches ahead of the mid-year tests.
April Action and Betting Excitement Await!
As April unfolds, sports fans and punters can look forward to an exhilarating month. Whether you’re tracking English Premier League football results, catching HSBC 7s action, or betting on the IPL. The best South African bookmakers, Betway, Playa Bets, Hollywoodbets, as well as Gbets, offer great odds and promotions. This April 2025 Sport Preview is filled with so much excitement!
For those already planning ahead, check out the March 2025 Sport Preview for insights into previous events, and stay tuned for the May 2025 Sport Preview, where we’ll cover upcoming tournaments, rugby tests, as well as the UEFA Champions League semi-finals! This April 2025 Sport Preview will keep you on your toes.
