Making things interesting, 2025 seems set to be one of the busiest years in recent history in terms of major events across sports, music, and entertainment. Here’s a look at what’s to come:
Sports Extravaganza
Golf
There are many important tournaments on the calendar in 2025. April brings The Masters at Augusta, and then The Open at Royal Portrush in the summer. It also has a stacked schedule featuring several PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf events, all leading up to the Ryder Cup.
Football
The 2025 West Virginia football schedule includes six home games, highlighted by the Mountaineers’ first matchups against Utah and Colorado in Big 12 play and the 108th renewal of the “Backyard Brawl” against Pitt on September 13.
Music and Entertainment
Backstreet Boys Residency
In local news, the Backstreet Boys announced a nine-show residency called ‘Into the Millennium’ at the Las Vegas Sphere, running from July 11 through 27, 2025. The Sphere will launch its residency with the group’s most popular hits, including those from their ‘Millennium’ album, enhanced by the Sphere’s immersive sound and 360-degree visuals to deliver an unprecedented concert experience.
Channel 4’s ‘The Hunt’
Channel 4 is set to debut a new high-stakes reality television series, “The Hunt”, described as a “dog-eat-dog” bloodbath—a mix between “The Hunger Games” and “Survivor”. Nine contestants will be dropped into a forest, where they will use tracking equipment to either hunt their fellow competitors or avoid becoming prey to win a £100,000 prize.
Major Festivals and Tours
Governors Ball Music Festival
The festival’s 14th edition is set for June 6 to 8, 2025, at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. Headliners include Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier. Other performers on the lineup include:
- Benson Boone
- Feid
- Glass Animals
- Mk.gee
- The Backseat Lovers
- T-Pain
- Tyla
- Role Model
- JPEGMafia
- Matt Champion
- Conan Gray
- Mt. Joy
- Clairo
- Royal Otis
James Blunt’s ‘Back to Bedlam’ 20th Anniversary Tour
James Blunt is hitting the road to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, with a tour kicking off February 11, 2025, in Belfast and covering various cities in Europe, North America, and Australia.
FAQ
What are the most important sports events in 2025?
The Masters at Augusta in April, The Open at Royal Portrush during the summer, and the Ryder Cup are among the key events on the 2025 schedule.
Who is touring in 2025?
Notable tours include:
- James Blunt’s ‘Back to Bedlam’ 20th Anniversary Tour
- Backstreet Boys’ ‘Into the Millennium’ Residency in Las Vegas
What new TV shows are coming out in 2025?
Channel 4 is launching “The Hunt”, a high-stakes reality TV program described as a savage free-for-all, reminiscent of “The Hunger Games.”
With such a busy schedule, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for fans of all genres. Check back for updates as these events approach.
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